South Africa swoop for a pioneer very much at the top of her game
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIn 2011 the Rugby Writers of Ireland (RWI) awarded their first Women’s Player of the Year award to Lynne Cantwell. It would be a lie to suggest the decision was reached after an exhaustive review of...
How Iain Henderson became a calming influence in turbulent times
5 years ago by Irish IndependentThe two incarnations of Iain Henderson, the rugby player. First there is the young fella on the bench for his fifth Test, against Italy in Rome, in 2013. This is Declan Kidney’s Colosseum, and the locals...
Ken Owens expects surprise package Wales to raise standard against England
5 years ago by The Guardian‘We have been able to go under the radar,’ says hookerFresh creativity clear in unbeaten frontrunnersWhat a difference a few weeks have made for Wales: without a victory over a top-10 nation since...
Rees-Zammit in Eddie Jones's sights but free-flowing future is bigger vision | Paul Rees
5 years ago by The GuardianCoach is aware of challenges ahead against a Wales side revived by the young wing he wanted for EnglandEddie Jones has capped 12 wingers in his five years as England’s head coach, but he had no joy when...
Team Of Us? Team Of Whoever’s Handy more like
5 years ago by Irish IndependentThe IRFU’s overseas player policy cheapens the green jersey. They’re not only selling the soul of Irish rugby, but getting a poor price for it. Of more than a dozen overseas players capped for Ireland...
Wootton’s Brilliant Brace Inspires Connacht Victory
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht ended a run of three successive Guinness PRO14 home defeats with a 32-17 bonus point win over Cardiff Blues at the Sportsground. Rhys Carré’s first ever try for Cardiff looked an important...
Forwards Set The Tone For Munster’s Murrayfield Success
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsMunster secured another important Guinness PRO14 win, emerging as 22-10 winners over Edinburgh at a wet and windy BT Murrayfield. Jack O’Donoghue, Craig Casey and Gavin Coombes were the try scorers,...
Two further France players test positive for coronavirus
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations leaders France are struggling to contain a coronavirus outbreak - Mohamed Haouas and Gabin Villiere the latest to test positive. France prop Mohamed Haouas and wing...
Coach’s Corner With Richie Murphy
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIn a new Coach’s Corner series with the Ireland Coaching Team, Richie Murphy sits down with Irish Rugby TV in Episode 1. The Ireland Skills and Kicking Coach discusses the process of creating a team...
Coach’s Corner With Richie Murphy
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIn a new Coach’s Corner series with the Ireland Coaching Team, Richie Murphy sits down with Irish Rugby TV in Episode 1. The Ireland Skills and Kicking Coach discusses the process of creating a team...
