I hope Henshaw doesn't beat me up too much - Payne
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland midfield partners Jared Payne and Robbie Henshaw will put their growing playing relationship on hold when Ulster face Connacht in a crunch Pro12 clash in Galway on Saturday.
Hook helps Gloucester to semi spot
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby03 April 2015 Two pieces of enterprise from James Hook created Gloucester's two tries scored by Charlie Sharples and Bill Meakes with Greig Laidlaw adding two conversions. Connacht's...
Payne revels in final day drama
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsHaving formed an impressive centre partnership with Robbie Henshaw to help inspire Ireland to the RBS 6 Nations title, Jared Payne admits he is still revelling in the drama of the final day.
'We fully expect to go and win, it's a massive opportunity'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBEFORE Robbie Henshaw, there was Tiernan O'Halloran - a fresh-faced local boy who scorched his way to 50 Connacht caps by the age of 21 and earned a call-up to Declan Kidney's Ireland squad.
Gloucester v Connacht (Fri)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSteve McColl, Bill Meakes and Greig Laidlaw all return to the Gloucester line-up at the back. Dan Murphy will replace Nick Wood with Gareth Evans also returning as Tom Savage moves into the second...
Brendan Macken determined to make the most of his opportunity...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoBrendan Macken is aiming to earn a long-term contract at Gloucester after making his debut in Sunday's defeat to Sale Sharks. The Irish centre has joined the Cherry and Whites on loan from Leinster...
Saturday Round-Up
1 decade ago6 Nations Award for O'Connell: Munster lock Paul O'Connell has been announced as RBS player of the tournament in a public vote. The Irish captain secured 26% of the vote as he led his side to glory. O'Connell...
Six Nations 2015: Ireland captain Paul O’Connell named player of tournament
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Munster lock secured more than 26% of public vote• Alun-Wyn Jones second, Robbie Henshaw third• Paul O’Connell’s cool head leads Ireland through furnace Continue reading...
O'Connell Six Nations' best player
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comInspirational Ireland captain Paul O'Connell was voted player of the tournament on Friday after leading his side to a thrilling Six Nations title last weekend. The towering lock, who earned his 101st...
Six Nations 2015: Ireland captain Paul O'Connell named player of the tournament
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIreland captain Paul O'Connell has been named as this season's Six Nations player of the championship. The 35-year-old Munster lock, who led Ireland to a gripping Six Nations title triumph last Saturday,...
