Leinster’s Kevin McLaughlin forced to retire from rugby due to concussion
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Former Ireland flanker, 31, advised to end playing career on medical grounds• ‘It is upsetting and frustrating when I feel I have so much left to give’The former Ireland flanker Kevin McLaughlin...
Rugby World Cup 2015 webchat with Michael Aylwin – live!
1 decade ago by The GuardianPut your questions to the Guardian’s rugby reporter after a wild weekend of opening fixtures at the Rugby World CupRugby World Cup 2015: talking points from the opening weekend 1.05pm BST RaceOfStalwarts...
Tickets On Sale For Guinness PRO12 Final
1 decade ago by Munster Rugby NewsTickets for the 2016 Guinness PRO12 Final at BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh on Saturday May 28th are now on public sale.
Pro12 Highlights: Benetton Treviso v Edingurgh
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyDespite a slow start to the game Treviso managed to claw their way back into this fixture in the second half with tries through Pratichetti and Naude. But persistent infringing throughout allowed Tonks...
2015 Rugby World Cup: Pool D preview
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIF POOL C looks like a one-horse race then this pool at least has two thoroughbreds, either of whom could finish first and neither of them is Italy despite their heroics at the Millennium… sorry,...
2015 Rugby World Cup: Pool C preview
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanTHIS is surely the weakest of all the pools with New Zealand sitting head and shoulders above the rest, and if the Pumas don’t qualify in second place there will be a stewards’ enquiry.
Peter Horne shows mettle after rollercoaster ride
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanVERN Cotter is a coach who is always on the lookout for signs of character as well as the obvious playing ability, and you feel he can’t help but be impressed by the mettle shown by centre Peter...
Week 2: Weekend preview and Brian's predictions
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter week 1 of Brian's predictions, Brian has a success rate of 78%. Can he better it this week? Week 2 sees Brian predict the Pro 12 games this weekend.Newport Gwent Dragons vs ZebreBoth sides lost...
Benetton Treviso v Edinburgh (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsGreig Tonks, Sean Kennedy and Fraser McKenzie start for Edinburgh in Saturday's Pro12 meeting with Benetton Treviso.
Matt Taylor: Japan to pose big challenge for Scots
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanDEFENCE coach Matt Taylor says the stereotypical view of Japan as physically small but highly organised will not be borne out by the reality Scotland will come up against at Gloucester in 12 days’...
