Zebo chats about nerve-wracking selection wait
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySimon Zebo admitted that the final moments before he knew he had been selected for the Rugby World Cup were incredibly nerve-wracking.Zebo made the cut as Ireland head into a World Cup with significant...
Ireland announce 31 man World Cup squad
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have announced their 31 man squad with injured prop Cian Healy included in the group. Full squad is as follows:Forwards (17)Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster) 84Sean Cronin (St. Mary's College/Leinster)...
We won't be afraid to show our hand, insists Murray
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe competitive nature of the Ireland squad is such that even for a player of Conor Murray's stature, watching the first two warm-up games from the sidelines has been tough.
Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Team Announcement Press Conference
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland head coach Joe Schmidt names the team to play Wales in the GUINNESS Summer Series and answers questions on the selection, while scrum half Conor Murray talks about 'feeling fresh' ahead of his...
Ireland squad announced for Wales clash
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have announced the team to take on Wales in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.Paul O'Connell returns to captain the side in his last international on home soil and is partnered...
Fitzgerald takes centre stage as Schmidt rolls out big guns
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt will name his strongest line-up yet for Saturday's warm-up clash against Wales, with Six Nations heroes Rob Kearney, Robbie Henshaw, Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray and Peter O'Mahony primed for...
Ireland to roll out big guns for Welsh rematch as 'anxiety' grows
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJohnny Sexton, Conor Murray, Robbie Henshaw and Rob Kearney are among Ireland's front-liners set to return to action against Wales on Saturday week as Joe Schmidt continues to work towards his final 31-man...
Joe Schmidt hints that Ireland’s big guns may return for Wales visit
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ireland coach suggests scrum-half Conor Murray could play• Scotland’s Ryan Grant ruled out for at least two weeksIreland’s World Cup plans seem likely to be accelerated as they go into the second...
Ireland's leading light is happy to be limbo dancing under the radar
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAt only 26 - and a bit -there's a decent chance Conor Murray will still be around the Ireland squad for 2019 when Rugby World Cup breaks new ground and goes to Japan. And if he is, you know that in his...
Conor Murray: The last World Cup was a whirlwind... now I know what to expect
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAt only 26 - and a bit -there's a decent chance Conor Murray will still be around the Ireland squad for 2019 when Rugby World Cup breaks new ground and goes to Japan. And if he is, you know that in his...
