Cullen's men work hard for victory but hits keep coming
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIn a week when we had leading US medics on the concussion issue raising flags about the speed or return to play, Leinster and Northampton Saints served up a feisty affair that will take all concerned a...
Champions Cup | Team of the Week Round 2
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Round 2 of the tournament complete we look back at four games in the Champions Cup that were unable to be played. Of the four Toulouse v Exeter a fan favorite of the one they had ear marked to be...
Frustrating Night For Connacht As Bristol Take The Spoils
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht fell to a second successive Heineken Champions Cup defeat as Pool B rivals Bristol Bears ran out 27-18 bonus point winners at the Sportsground. An error-strewn first half ended 5-3 in Bristol’s...
Frustrating Night For Connacht As Bristol Take The Spoils
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht fell to a second successive Heineken Champions Cup defeat as Pool B rivals Bristol Bears ran out 27-18 bonus point winners at the Sportsground. An error-strewn first half ended 5-3 in Bristol’s...
Late Heartbreak For Ulster As Gloucester Edge It
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsDespite a resilient fight-back in the second half at Kingsholm, a last-gasp try for Gloucester meant heartbreak for Ulster in a 38-34 Heineken Champions Cup second round defeat. Head coach Dan McFarland...
Leinster's Gibson-Park dilemma and one of Munster's greatest victories
5 years ago by Irish IndependentThis was one of those very frustrating Leinster performances where they decide to tie one hand behind their back rather than put on the 60 points which Northampton deserved.
Munster Claim Clermont Scalp With Superb Comeback In France
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThere was high drama at Stade Marcel Michelin where Munster added to their already rich European history with an inspirational 39-31 comeback victory over Clermont Auvergne. Clermont put in a strong first...
George Barton's last-gasp try sees Gloucester triumph over Ulster
5 years ago by The GuardianPool B: Gloucester 38-34 UlsterGloucester claim first Pool B win after thrilling contestAt the end of a week in which Danny Cipriani left a club for the fifth time, Gloucester’s entertainment value did...
Ryan Baird shows test credentials against Northampton
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster didn't have it all their own way against Northampton Saints on Saturday with many predicting a walkover for Leo Cullen's men but the Saints managed to keep Leinster to a relatively respectable...
Fans outraged by lack of action over Tom Wood clear out in Champions Cup
5 years ago by Rugby DumpFans have questioned the controversial decision not to penalise Northampton Saints flanker Tom Wood for a dangerous clear out on Leinster’s Josh Van Der Flier on Saturday.
