Ireland hope Rory Best can beat stomach bug in time to face Italy
9 years ago by The Guardian• Hooker misses Ireland’s captain’s run at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico• Italy’s Sergio Parisse expects Ireland to be more difficult than WalesRory Best must shake off a stomach bug if he is to face...
PREVIEW: Dragons aim to catch Munster cold
9 years ago by Welsh Regions NewsNewport Gwent Dragons hooker Rhys Thomas is hoping to catch a depleted Munster cold when they travel to Cork this weekend.
Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Previews
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeaders Lansdowne's visit to mid-table UCD is the pick of the Friday Night Lights clashes in Division 1A, while two of the top four sides meet on Saturday as Clontarf host Cork Constitution at Castle Avenue.
Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Previews
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing on from last week's Limerick derby in the top flight, there is another mouth-watering duel in the Treaty city tonight as Division 1B rivals Shannon and UL Bohemians meet at Thomond Park.
GUINNESS PRO12 Preview: Munster v Newport Gwent Dragons
9 years ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsMunster will be eager to improve their inconsistent recent form in Cork - two defeats in four outings - as the GUINNESS PRO12 leaders look to take a step closer to the play-offs by beating the Dragons.
GUINNESS PRO12 Preview: Munster v Newport Gwent Dragons
9 years ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsMunster will be eager to improve their inconsistent recent form in Cork - two defeats in four outings - as the GUINNESS PRO12 leaders look to take a step closer to the play-offs by beating the Dragons.
GUINNESS PRO12 Preview: Ulster v Edinburgh
9 years ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsStuart Olding, Peter Nelson and big South African signing Marcell Coetzee are all back from injury as Ulster look to light up Kingspan Stadium with a much-improved performance and most importantly a win...
'If you don't show up at Leinster, another lad will'
9 years ago by Irish IndependentThe last time we sat down across from Leinster lock Ian Nagle he was motoring along nicely in his reincarnation as a professional rugby player. He had a first start for Leinster under his belt, had made...
Cookies and Con eye top spot
9 years ago by Irish IndependentYoung Munster can go top of the Ulster Bank League Division 1A this weekend, but they need a win from their clash with Terenure College at Tom Clifford Park tomorrow to have any hope of getting there.
Ireland v Italy: Facts & Figures
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland's RBS 6 Nations showdown with Italy is the meat in the sandwich of another busy international weekend. The Ireland Under-20s kick things off in Prato on Friday night, with the Ireland Women also...
