Cronin learning to stay in tune after hitting bum note
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt was around the hour mark of the Australia game last month when you started wondering when Joe Schmidt would swap Sean Cronin for Rory Best. Not usual that, for Best is a team leader — a warrior with...
Ireland v Australia Preview
1 decade ago by Ciaran FallonAfter Ireland’s win against Georgia and Australia’s defeat to France, Ireland climbed above the Wallabies as the third best side in the world. Joe Schmidt has emphasised that the rankings are just...
Ireland v South Africa Preview
1 decade ago by Ciaran FallonAfter 6 Nations success in Paris last March, Ireland return to the Aviva Stadium to take on the Springboks on Saturday. After defeating a second string Argentinian side in the Summer, Ireland now face...
Cronin sees vital role for Ross
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbySean Cronin believes Ireland will need to draw on fit-again tighthead prop Mike Ross "big-time" against the powerful Springboks.
Payne and Henshaw named in Ireland midfield for South Africa test
1 decade ago by The Rugby PaperJared Payne will partner Robbie Henshaw in Ireland’s midfield in Saturday’s Test against South Africa in Dublin. The Ulster Kiwi-born centre will wear the No.13 jersey left vacant by the retired...
Robbie Henshaw replaces Gordon DArcy at centre for Ireland
1 decade ago by The GuardianSean Cronin comes in for the sidelined Rory Best Heyneke Meyer names unchanged South AfricaThe Connacht centre Robbie Henshaw has replaced Gordon DArcy at 12 in the Ireland side to face South Africa on...
Tuesday Round-Up
1 decade agoIrish Injury Update: The news most Irish fans have been waiting for came late last night, as it emerged that star playmaker Jonny Sexton will be fit to take on the Springboks at the Aviva Stadium this...
Leinster must learn from last season's mistakes - Cronin
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSEAN CRONIN believes Leinster can learn the lesson of last season and give themselves a greater chance of European glory this time around.
Sean Cronin: Leinster must learn from last season's mistakes
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSEAN CRONIN believes Leinster can learn the lesson of last season and give themselves a greater chance of European glory this time around.
Weekend Preview
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyBefore another massive weekend of rugby action, we take a look at some of the biggest match ups from across the globe. Leinster vs Munster The highlight of this weekend’s Pro12 action undoubtedly comes...
