Ripple effect from Connacht success allows U-20s to make their own splash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLater on today in Port Elizabeth, South Africa and soon after in Manchester, England an extraordinarily long rugby season comes to an end. A long overdue end but what a climax for Irish rugby. Turn the...
Racing overcome Toulon in French final
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comRacing Metro 92 clinched their first French Top 14 title in 26 years on Friday when they shrugged off having to play an hour with 14 men to defeat Toulon 29-21 in a thrilling final.
Ireland primed for final act
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comIreland might be just a day away from the end of a long and bruising season but captain Rory Best said there were no thoughts of the holidays ahead as they sit on the brink of a historic series win.
Ireland committed to Test decider victory against South Africa
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJoe Schmidt is confident Ireland will do him proud in Saturday's third Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth.
Andy Farrell: Benchmark performance needed for Ireland to tame the 'Boks
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland defence coach Andy Farrell has called on his side to raise the bar against South Africa tomorrow and claim a series win.
Ireland are tired but must dig deep to topple South Africa, says Schmidt
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Coach believes one final push can help win third Test in Port Elizabeth• Ireland without Robbie Henshaw and Jared Payne for series deciderIrish eyes are tiring after a year of rugby, but if they...
Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Captain's Run Press Conference
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland captain Rory Best and defence coach Andy Farrell spoke to the media ahead of the third and final Test against the Springboks in Port Elizabeth.
Pokomela to lead Junior Boks in bronze Playoff
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comJunior Pokomela will lead the SA U20 team in the World Rugby Under-20 Championship bronze playoff against Argentina at the AJ Bell Stadium in Manchester on Saturday
Earls & Ireland Ready To Play Their Part In Massive Sporting Weekend
1 decade ago by Munster Rugby NewsBack in the starting XV for this weekend's Series decider against South Africa, Munsterman Keith Earls says Ireland will take inspiration from their U20 and soccer counterparts as they bid to play their...
Insider: Ruan Combrinck
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comRuan Combrinck may have surprised many with his barn-storming entrance into test rugby last weekend,but, to those who know him, it was always on the cards.
