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Sale cruise to Irish win

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Sale produced a dominant forward display to overwhelm London Irish's pack and claim a 36-8 triumph at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Reddan: I just wanted to play for Ireland, never thought I'd be captain

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

By Daniel Pitcher Eoin Reddan has said he never thought he would have an opportunity to captain an Ireland team and says he’s looking forward to the challenge.

McCarthy Braced For Physical Battle With Lelos

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

There is no fear of complacency from the Ireland squad this weekend as, according to lock Mike McCarthy, they have prepared for Georgia in the same way they have approached games with top-ranked teams...

Baxter hails Waldrom's form

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Exeter head coach Rob Baxter thinks Thomas Waldrom's form at number eight is up there with the best in the country after he inspired a first Aviva Premiership win at Northampton for the Chiefs.

Humphreys: No issue over Hibbard

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys insisted his club had the blessing of the Wales national team management to put hooker Richard Hibbard on the bench for their Aviva Premiership defeat to Harlequins...

Vunipola vows to be vocal

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Billy Vunipola admits he must overcome his cultural instincts as well as South Africa's giant forwards if he is to impose himself on Saturday's QBE International at Twickenham.

Argentina come back to top Italy

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Two Argentina tries shut down the boot of Kelly Haimona as Argentina won their hastily-arranged Test with Italy 20-18.

Vunipola vows to be vocal

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Billy Vunipola insists he must overcome his cultural instincts as well as South Africa's giant forwards if he is to impose himself on Saturday's QBE International at Twickenham.

Roberts ready for Nadolo test

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Wales star Jamie Roberts has declared himself ready for the "man test" that awaits him in Saturday's heavyweight showdown with Fiji midfield powerhouse Nemani Nadolo.

Waldrom double stuns Northampton

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Two tries from Thomas Waldrom saw Exeter stun champions Northampton 24-18 at a wet Franklins Gardens.