The Rugby Banter Round up
1 decade ago by The Rugby Banter PageMonday 25th August: After a myriad of conjecture linking Jonathan Sexton with a return to Leinster, Monday’s Irish Independent ran an exclusive claiming that the fly half had agreed to sign for Matt...
Picamoles could be out until January
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyLouis Picamoles could be out of action until January after picking up a lung infection over the off-season which has kept him sidelined. The France and Toulouse number eight has yet to feature this season...
Sexton in fitness race
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby01 September 2014The British and Irish Lions fly-half could be sidelined for two months following a heavy clash with Craig Burden in Racing Metro's Top 14 contest with Toulon. The 29-year-old...
UAE to bid for RWC Sevens 2018
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyIt appears Dubai will be making a bid to host the 2018 World Cup Sevens as they look to stage the showpiece for the second time in just nine years. Russia hosted the competition in 2013 but their attendances...
Monday Round-Up
1 decade agoNo return for JOC: Wallabies head coach Ewen McKenzie has ruled out selecting either James O’Connor or Karmichael Hunt for his side’s impending tour of Europe in November. O’Connor, who is currently...
Too Big To Miss
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015The 'Too Big To Miss' Rugby World Cup 2015 Ticketing Campaign launches ahead of the September General Sale
Nemani Nadolo: Racist slur won't ruin it
1 decade ago by The PressCrusaders wing Nemani Nadolo wants to move on from being racially abused in a Christchurch bar. Nadolo, who featured in the team's grand final loss to the Waratahs in Sydney, was with team-mates...
History beckons for Ireland
1 decade ago by Eddie O'SullivanIrish supporters are daring to dream that we can become 6 Nations Champions for the second time in five years. The team have proven to be consistent in their performances throughout the tournament. At...
Still all to play for
1 decade ago by Eddie O'SullivanWe have reached the penultimate weekend of the Championship and Ireland, England, Wales and France all believe they are right in there with a chance of winning the tournament. Each team will plot their...
Ireland in the driving seat
1 decade ago by Eddie O'SullivanThere are a couple of certainties around this year’s 6 Nations Championship. There will be no grand slam winner and the tournament will be won on points difference. Technically there are still four teams:...
