Rugby fans not impressed with Joe Schmidt’s team selection for Italy game
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe initial, and most eye-catching decision was to omit centre Stuart McCloskey from the matchday squad.
Briggs Moves To The Centre For Italy Clash
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Women's team, sponsored by Aon, has been named to for their Women's RBS 6 Nations Nations match against Italy at Donnybrook on Sunday (kick-off 1pm).
Joe Schmidt thrusts Jared Payne into midfield as Ireland go in search of victory
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyJoe Schmidt has signalled Ireland's desperation for victory against Italy on Saturday by parachuting fit-again Jared Payne back into his midfield rather than shifting the Ulsterman to full-back.
Jared Payne returns to centre; no place for Stuart McCloskey in matchday squad
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJoe Schmidt announced his squad for the game this afternoon and has named Payne to start at 13 alongside Robbie Henshaw.
Ireland Team Named For Italy Match
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland coaching team have named the matchday squad to take on Italy at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 1.30pm). There are two changes in the back-line from the team that started against England.
Head-To-Head: Ireland v Italy
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsA statistical preview of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations fourth round meeting of Ireland and Italy at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 1.30pm).
Ireland v Italy: Facts & Figures
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe penultimate rounds of the RBS 6 Nations tournaments see the Ireland Under-20s and Women return to Donnybrook this weekend, while Joe Schmidt's senior side entertain the Azzurri at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland Team Announcement Press Conference
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsWatch Irish Rugby TV at 1.45pm today for the live Ireland team announcement press conference.
Gareth Davies relishes healthy Rhys Webb rivalry
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyIt is a healthy rivalry that could run from Wales' perspective all the way through to World Cup 2019 and beyond.
Wasps flanker George Smith cleared of kneeing Gloucester's James Hook
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyWasps flanker George Smith has been cleared of kneeing Gloucester's James Hook during Saturday's Aviva Premiership match.
