Ireland boosted by returning stars
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby11 March 2015Skills coach Murphy backed fit-again playmaker Johnny Sexton to jump straight back to top form after hamstring trouble, with Jamie Heaslip, Jared Payne and Sean O'Brien all...
Murphy: We've A Full Deck And Everyone Is Very Upbeat
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsKicking coach Richie Murphy reckons Ireland will have a full deck to choose from when the coaches pick the team to face Wales. Jonathan Sexton (hamstring), Jared Payne, Sean O'Brien (both concussion) and...
Cronin: Paul O'Connell is getting even better
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyEvergreen Paul O’Connell can still scale new heights ahead of notching his 100th Ireland cap in Saturday’s pivotal RBS 6 Nations showdown in Wales, according to Sean Cronin.
Rowntree expects backlash
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby10 March 2015A 19-9 loss in Dublin has left the red rose on the periphery of the RBS 6 Nations title picture, needing Wales to intervene by beating the reigning champions in Cardiff this...
Lawes set for England return
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby10 March 2015Lawes is set to replace George Kruis in the engine room as the red rose reinforce a challenge for the title that was dealt a potentially fatal setback with their chastening...
Foley frustrated following Ospreys loss
1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 newsAnthony Foley admitted he was left scratching his head after seeing his Munster side blow the chance to return to the top of the GUINNESS PRO12 after suffering defeat at the hands of Ospreys.
Laidlaw looking for reaction
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby10 March 2015Vern Cotter's side were humiliated at home when they allowed the Azzurri to snatch a 22-19 win at Murrayfield last month. The visitors' victory means the Scots head to Twickenham...
Cronin: O'Connell getting better
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby10 March 2015Veteran lock O'Connell will equal Mick Galwey's record as Ireland's oldest captain of all time at exactly 35 years and 145 days at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. The...
Warren Gatland names unchanged side for Ireland
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland will send an unchanged team into what he describes as a “massive” RBS 6 Nations encounter against unbeaten title favourites Ireland on Saturday.
Six Nations Rugby: Ireland v Wales squad update
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyBy Ali Gordon – 10 March 2015Sam Warburton will lead an unchanged Wales team against Ireland at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 2. 30pm) as he enters...
