Ireland pick expiremental side for first warm-up game against Wales
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auJoe Schmidt has picked his side to face Wales in the first match of Ireland’s warm-up series for the World Cup, at the Millennium Stadium this Saturday. The team has an experimental look to it, with...
Ireland choose largely reserve team for World Cup warm-up against Wales
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Keith Earls and Donnacha Ryan back for their first Test in two years• Jamie Heaslip will captain Ireland from No8 in CardiffIreland have followed Wales in choosing a largely reserve team for Saturday’s...
Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Team Meet The Supporters In Cork
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsOver 3,000 supporters flocked to Irish Independent Park in Cork to watch the Ireland team train. Peter O'Mahony and Mike Ross were delighted to see so many there to cheer them on.
Cian Healy returns to training for Ireland
1 decade ago by RTÉIreland prop Cian Healy took full part in light training in Cork today, despite reports yesterday suggesting that the Leinster man was struggling for fitness ahead of the World Cup.The 27-year-old...
BaaBaas hold on for thrilling win
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Shane Jennings led the Barbarians to a thrilling 22-21 win over a fast-finishing Ireland selection at Thomond Park in Limerick on Thursday. The BaaBaas, producing mometns of briliance, held on in...
Preview: Ireland v Barbarians
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland XV captain Jamie Heaslip and Barbarians skipper Shane Jennings preview their encounter at Thomond Park in Limerick on Thursday. Teams: Ireland: 15 Rob Kearney (Leinster), 14 Dave Kearney...
Henry back for Ireland after illness
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsChris Henry will make his first Ireland appearance since suffering a mini-stroke in November when he faces the Barbarians in Limerick on Thursday. Ulster back row Henry, 30, will...
Edinburgh 23-36 Leinster
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEdinburgh's flickering hopes of staying in European Champions Cup contention were extinguished by Leinster. Last year's champions led 17-10 at half-time with Noel Reid and Jack Conan scoring...
Champions Cup preview: Will Greenwood looks ahead to Clermont vs Saracens and Toulon vs Leinster
1 decade ago by The TelegraphClermont vs Saracens A repeat of last year's semi-final only in a different location. Clermont are the weaker side mentally and as a result will benefit from their French semi-location. At Twickenham...
Mike Ross: The Gentle Giant
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAcross his 10-year professional career, Mike Ross has seen plenty of changes within the laws of the scrum. Just the other day, while at home relaxing, he came across an Australian rugby highlights show...
