Alan Quinlan recalls the moment he realised Rory Best was Irish captain material
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIrish Independent columnist Alan Quinlan has recalled the almost exact moment in time he realised Rory Best was an Irish captain in waiting.
Stuart McCloskey, Rory Best and Ruan Pienaar not starting Ulster's crunch clash with Oyonnax
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentUlster head coach Les Kiss has decided to give Stuart McCloskey a deserved rest, Ruan Pienaar is out through illness and Rory Best is only fit enough for a place on the bench for tomorrow's critical Champions...
Best cools three-in-a-row talk
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNew captain Rory Best is not contemplating the prospect of leading Ireland to a third consecutive Six Nations title after being chosen by Joe Schmidt to replace Paul O'Connell.
Best foot forward
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentRory Best has always been marked out as officer material, and yesterday's confirmation of his Ireland captaincy was recognition of his efforts over a stellar international career.
Rory Best was obvious pick as Ireland captain
1 decade ago by The TimesAfter a winter’s theorising and speculation, name dropping and opinion polling, the final selection of Rory Best as Irish captain...
Rory Best to lead Ireland into Six Nations
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumRory Best to lead Ireland into Six Nations
Video: 'It's a big challenge to replace Paulie but I'm relishing the chance' - Rory Best
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNewly appointed Ireland captain Rory Best has admitted that he could barely contain his excitement when Joe Schmidt asked him to skipper the side for the forthcoming Six Nations.
Best succeeds O'Connell as Ireland captain
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comUlster hooker Rory Best was named as Toulon lock Paul O'Connell's successor as Ireland captain in the squad for the Six Nations that was announced on Wednesday.
Best chosen as new Ireland captain
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsRory Best gets the nod ahead of Jamie Heaslip as Ireland's new captain with four uncapped players included in a 35-man squad.
Ireland Six Nations squad announced
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's coach Joe Schmidt has announced his picks for the 2016 Six Nations squad, who are mooted to be favourites to retain the title. Rory Best has been named captain with Jamie Heaslip as vice captain....
