Sean O'Brien criticises Lions coaches for failure to beat All Blacks
9 years ago by kwese espnIreland back row Sean O'Brien has criticised coaching and training methods during the British & Irish Lions' Test series against New Zealand, insisting the tourists should have beaten the All Blacks. O'Brien,...
Warren Gatland to blame for Lions not beating the All Blacks, claims O’Brien
9 years ago by The Guardian• Ireland flanker says squad was ‘over-trained’ before Tests• ‘I think we should have won the tour – probably comfortably’Seán O’Brien has blamed Warren Gatland and his coaching staff...
France willing to break the bank for RWC 2023
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrench 2023 Rugby World Cup bid leader Claude Atcher has told the media they would be happy to pay World Rugby £30 million more than the £120 million asking price to stage the tournament, which...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks sign lock Gideon Koegelenberg from Zebre on a two-year deal The 22-year-old played for Italian club Zebre in the Pro12 for two seasons, but is a product of the Sharks Academy and earned one cap...
France promises to prevent ‘death of rugby’ if awarded 2023 World Cup
9 years ago by The Guardian• France bidding for 2023 tournament with Ireland and South Africa• French bid leader: ‘I think rugby will die in five-10 years if we do nothing’France has promised to prevent the “death of international...
Cian Healy forced off Leinster squad flight
9 years ago by Leinster RugbyLeinster’s incident-packed tour of South Africa hit another snag yesterday after Ireland prop Cian Healy was asked to leave their flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. The...
Latest World Rankings
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia’s first win in this year’s Rugby Championship sees the Wallabies make marginal gains in the World Rugby Rankings. While New Zealand racked up a record 57-0 scoreline against...
Deely & Reilly in Ireland U18 Women’s squad
9 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyThe Ireland U18 Women’s squad for the U18 Women European Sevens Championship in Vichy, France has been announced. Connacht and Ballinasloe players Meabh Deely and Aoibheann Reilly have been included The...
Leinster Left At Home XV
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster head coach Leo Cullen has named his 28-man touring party for their trip to South Africa with a host of star names ruled out of the trip. Leinster play the Southern Kings on Saturday in Port Elizabeth...
Marshall - ' Ulster are underdogs against Scarlets '
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster and Ireland international centre Luke Marshall has admitted his side are underdogs going into their clash against defending Pro14 champions the Scarlets. "The attacking brand of rugby they play...
