Inspirational Ian McKinley back in international fold six years after losing sight in one eye
9 years ago by Irish IndependentFormer Ireland and Leinster star Ian McKinley has been called up to Conor O'Shea's Italian squad for a forthcoming training camp ahead of their June Test series.
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9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKeith Earls Earls earned himself the Man of the Match for a pretty flawless performance in his sides narrow victory over Ulster. Solid under the high ball, aggressive in the tackle and dangerous...
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9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichie Gray ruled out of Scotland's Six Nations finale with Grant Gilchrist set to start Edinburgh lock Grant Gilchrist will earn his first Scotland start of the Six Nations against Italy on Saturday...
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9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster lose Marcell Coetzee through injury Ulster have lost South African flanker Marcell Coetzee through injury following their 62-21 victory over Zebre. It is unclear how long the flanker...
Ian McKinley extends with Treviso
9 years ago by Treviso RugbyIan McKinley was forced to retire from professional rugby in 2011 after losing the sight in his left eye following a training-ground accident. McKinley subsequently made a return to playing...
A stray boot blinded Ian McKinley in one eye but he's back playing top-level rugby
1 decade ago by The GuardianIan McKinley thought his rugby career was over but, thanks to a pair of protective goggles and a lot of heart, he might even become an Italy internationalBy Jonathan Drennan for Behind the Lines, part...
McKinley ready to continue 'amazing story' on RDS return
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe easy decision would have been to call it a day but Ian McKinley's resilience is such that he refused to be told that he would never play the game he loved again.
Player Movements: Benetton Treviso
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyBeing one of the only two Italian rugby sides to compete in the Pro12 league, Benetton Treviso has been assisting with the development of Italian rugby. For their 2016/17 campaign, the club has...
Benetton Treviso sign both Filippo Gerosa and Ian McKinley
1 decade ago by Benetton RugbyBenetton Treviso has acquired second line Filippo Gerosa and Ian McKinley, both coming from the Rugby Viadana."Last summer I had the honor to wear the jersey of Treviso as permit player, it was...
Ex Leinster player Ian McKinley hopes to play again in Ireland if IRFU goggles trial goes ahead
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIan McKinley's hopes of returning to play in Ireland have received a boost after the Irish Rugby Football Union announced it has applied to take part in an ongoing trial regarding protective goggles.
