Wales responds to Pichot’s 'ridiculous' rankings comments
7 years ago by Rugby DumpFor the past ten years, the top of rugby’s world rankings has barely been mentioned by anyone due to the All Blacks dominance of the position. But Wales’ ascent to the top two weeks ago has now made...
Lane and Carre to make Wales debuts against Ireland in World Cup warm-up
7 years ago by The Guardian• Wing and prop among 14 changes from victory over England• Warren Gatland says spots in final squad ‘still up for grabs’The wing Owen Lane and the prop Rhys Carre will make their Wales debuts...
Uncapped Welsh duo handed starting debuts against Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have named two uncapped players in their side to face Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday with prop Rhys Carre and wing Owen Lane both set to make their international debuts. Carre and Lane,...
Queensland Reds confirm 2020 squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today confirmed the St.George Queensland Reds playing squad for the 2020 Super Rugby season. In total, 31 players of the current 34-man squad have been retained...
Wales pick two uncapped players to host Ireland in Cardiff
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWales have named two uncapped players in their side to face Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday with prop Rhys Carre and wing Owen Lane both set to make their international debuts.
Maro Itoje’s will to win can lead way for England in Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by The GuardianThe young No 4 is maturing all the time and will give Eddie Jones a different type of enforcer in JapanEngland resemble the 2003 World Cup-winning team in at least one respect: the inestimable value of...
"And I would imagine his leadership qualities are coming out in full force this week" - Jamie Heaslip
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Best will prove his critics wrong with his calm leadership as Ireland go through a tough spell, says Jamie Heaslip. Jamie Heaslip is confident Rory Best is the right man to lead...
O'Driscoll confident Ireland can turn form around 'very, very quickly'
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O'Driscoll is concerned by Ireland's form a month out from the Rugby World Cup but believes they can swiftly turn their fortunes around. Ireland were the dominant team in...
'A really tough week': Murray says scars of defeat will take time to heal
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyConor Murray says that the scars from Ireland’s record defeat to England will take time to heal, as Joe Schmidt’s squad prepare for their final two warm-up games against Wales before the World...
Bruised but not broken: Ryan hopes Ireland can channel hurt against Wales
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland lock James Ryan says they must match Wales' intensity in Saturday's World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff.
