Gallagher backs U-20s to deal with increased expectation
9 years ago by Irish IndependentAfter Ireland finally ended their hoodoo over New Zealand back in November, it has almost become forgotten that five months before that famous victory in Chicago, the U-20s had created their own history...
Brian O'Driscoll offers a sage piece of advice to Irish players hoping to impress Warren Gatland
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIrish legend Brian O'Driscoll has advised players to focus on team, rather than individual, performances over the next seven weeks as they try to earn a place in Warren Gatland's squad for this year's...
Super Rugby 2017 preview: New Zealand conference
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auFor the final preview for the upcoming Super Rugby season, I take a look at the New Zealand conference. With the last three winners coming from New Zealand it would take a brave person to bet against it...
Who should play 10 for Lions?
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyThe British and Irish Lions head for New Zealand in the latest edition of one of rugby's great traditions, looking to avenge the 3-0 whitewash of 2005.
'In a real selfish way I was relieved I wasn’t out there' - Richie McCaw on Ireland's famous win over the All Blacks
9 years ago by Irish IndependentWhen Richie McCaw lifted the Webb Ellis trophy in his last act as a professional rugby player on Oct 31, 2015, at Twickenham, it signalled the supremacy of not just the All Blacks but the southern hemisphere...
Tuesday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Marshall to retire from rugby based on medical advice Connacht Rugby has today announced that Ben Marshall is to retire from professional rugby based on medical advice following a concussion...
This weekend's 6 Nations fixtures!
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby2017 6 Nations Scotland v Ireland Kick Off - 2:25 pm, Saturday Location - Murrayfield, Scotland Referee - Romain Poite (France) TV - BBC One/RTE Two The 2017 6 Nations opener takes place in Murrayfield...
All Black Kerr-Barlow admits Toulon have “been in contact”
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auAll Blacks halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow has confirmed his manager is in talks with French rugby giants Toulon. The 25-cap Chiefs gun is off contract at the end of the season and could follow teammate Aaron...
Just the two All Blacks tourists in Brisbane Tens
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auJust two All Blacks who played on last November’s northern hemisphere tour have been included among the five New Zealand squads for the inaugural Brisbane Tens. Highlanders hooker Liam Coltman and...
Concussion concerns could change collision: Cane
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auGrowing concerns about concussions, coupled with the harder line taken by World Rugby on contact with the head, could make players think twice before blasting into tackles to dominate collisions, says...
