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Henshaw Set For Spell on Sidelines

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Robbie Henshaw is set for an extended spell on the sidelines and is in danger of missing his Ireland's November test series after the full extent of his pectoral muscle injury has been revealed. The...

Expect brutality from New Zealand in Auckland - Tadhg Furlong warns Lions

9 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

Ireland international Tadhg Furlong has warned his British and Irish Lions team-mates to expect brutality from New Zealand in the final and deciding Test at Eden Park on Saturday.

Ireland back Payne to undergo more tests on migraine problems

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Ireland back Jared Payne will undergo further tests on the migraine problems that ended his British and Irish Lions tour.

Lions centre Jared Payne faces further tests as migraines continue

9 years ago by The Guardian

• ‘While he still has a headache he won’t be training,’ says Lions head doctor• Jared Payne suffered blow to head in Lions’ tour match against ChiefsJared Payne faces an uncertain recovery...

30 Minutes with… Crusaders and All Blacks prop Wyatt Crockett

9 years ago by Rugby World

New Zealand prop Wyatt Crockett talks practical jokes, hidden talents and embarrassing momentsArms aloft: Wyatt Crockett celebrates beating Ireland in Dublin last year. Photo: Getty ImagesNew Zealand prop...

Lions’ Irish players steeled for decider having felt force of wounded All Blacks

9 years ago by The Guardian

Prop Tadhg Furlong is among the Lions who faced the All Blacks for Ireland last year and knows the physical battle they must win to make history in AucklandIt is cold and clear in beautiful central Otago,...

Three-way battle for RWC Sevens qualification

9 years ago by World Rugby

Ireland, Russia and Spain are the three teams in contention for the region's two qualification places at RWC Sevens 2018 with one round of the men's Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series to go.

Sean O'Brien cleared to play final Test against New Zealand

9 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

Ireland international Sean O'Brien has been cleared to play the final and deciding game against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday after his citing complaint was dismissed.

Sonny Bill Williams ban could be blessing for the All Blacks | Gerard Meagher

9 years ago by The Guardian

New Zealand’s Sonny Bill Williams will miss the third Test against the Lions through suspension, but All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has plenty of potential replacementsNot long after Warren Gatland had...

Ireland Men Win Clermont 7s Title And Secure Hong Kong Qualifier Place

9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team news

The Ireland Men's Sevens squad beat three of the leading European teams - hosts France, Spain and Russia - to win the Clermont leg of the Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series and take a step closer to...