Super Rugby AU Team Guide 2021
5 years ago by Rugby WorldWe run through the five Australian franchises competing in this year’s competitionFormer Ireland full-back Rob Kearney is part of the Western Force squad (Getty Images)We run through the five Australian...
The Left Wing: Neil Francis - why the IRFU should get on the phone to Ronan O'Gara
5 years ago by Irish IndependentOn this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Neil Francis to discuss Ireland's Six Nations campaign to date.
A tale of two set-pieces – French lineout attack shows what Ireland are missing
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIt’s not often Italy head coaches breathe a sigh of relief when they see Ireland next up on the fixture list. The incumbent there, Franco Smith, will feel like the worst of the storm has passed. Having...
Support growing for Australia to host the Lions Tour - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is growing support for staging the British and Irish Lions series against South Africa in Australia, according to a report in the Telegraph. According to the report, the blueprint for hosting...
Cheryl Wilson Leads The Way As First Female Chair Of Rugby At Dungannon RFC
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsCheryl Wilson has been co-opted to Chairperson of Rugby on Dungannon RFC’s general committee – making her the first woman to hold the position at the club. “It’s got a lot of attention!”, Cheryl...
Fagerson given 4-week ban
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland tighthead prop Zander Fagerson has been handed a 4-week ban for an illegal/dangerous clean-out during Scotland’s game against Wales last weekend. Fagerson appeared before a disciplinary...
Worrying lack of X factor leaves Irish struggling to rediscover creative spark
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIn each of last weekend’s three Six Nations games, there were several flashes of creative brilliance which led to tries, yet Ireland were the only team unable to conjure up that all-important X-factor...
Friend backing ‘pragmatic’ Carty for return to Ireland jersey
5 years ago by Irish IndependentConnacht coach Andy Friend says that Jack Carty is back to the form which saw him selected for the World Cup and that he is primed to perform for Ireland if given the chance.
Ireland squad avoid Covid scare after positive French tests
5 years ago by Irish IndependentThe Ireland squad will be able to press ahead with their plans to hold a mini two-day training camp later this week after they managed to avoid a potential Covid-19 scare.
Six Nations over for Quinn Roux
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland second-row forward Quinn Roux will play no further part in the 2021 Six Nations after undergoing shoulder surgery. It is expected that he could return to the pitch in May only. Roux,...
