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Ulster Rugby star Chris Henry thanks fans after shock brain ailment diagnosis

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Ulster and Ireland rugby star Chris Henry who was diagnosed with a brain ailment in recent days, last night said he was "overwhelmed" by the messages of support he had received.

Injured Players Back In The Mix For Leinster

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Leinster squad trained at UCD yesterday ahead of Sunday's visit to Benetton Treviso in the GUINNESS PRO12 (kick-off 3.30pm local time/2.30pm Irish time).

GUINNESS PRO12: Round 8 Preview

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

While the southern Hemisphere sides continue their tour of Europe, the GUINNESS PRO12 is back in action this weekend and the pick of round 8 must be the fixture between the table-topping Ospreys and third-placed...

Neil Doak remains optimistic of Chris Henry recovery

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

With Monday's statement on Chris Henry's well-being still very fresh in the mind, it was hardly surprising that his situation was up for discussion at the Kingspan yesterday, even though the get-together...

Rugby: We didn't turn up last time against the Aussies

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Albert Einstein contended that doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results was a sign of insanity, but Ireland are taking the opposite approach.

Lydiate among 12 offered dual deals

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate is among a group of players to be offered national dual contracts.

McGrath: We've been looking back to look forward

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland prop Jack McGrath has said that Ireland have been studying last year’s defeat to Australia in their preparations for Saturday’s game against them.

Leinster Rugby - Squad Update

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

The Leinster Rugby squad trained in UCD today ahead of Sunday's visit to Benetton Treviso in the Guinness PRO12 (Kick Off: 15.30).

Muliaina, Aki And McCartney All Available For Connacht

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Following a break in games, the Connacht squad stepped up preparations this week ahead of the visit of Zebre to the Sportsground on Friday night.

Easterby: Performance more important than result

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland's forwards coach Simon Easterby has said Ireland value performance levels over a potential seventh consecutive victory.