ireland

‘Reasonably Positive News’ On Henshaw – Feek

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland scrum coach Greg Feek gave an update on Robbie Henshaw at today’s press conference. Henshaw felt some tightness in his hamstring after training on Saturday and went for a scan on Sunday to...

Robbie Henshaw's World Cup is NOT over, but he is not expected to face Scotland

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland are refusing to give up hope that Robbie Henshaw can shake off his hamstring injury and play a significant part in the World Cup.

Gatland bemused by recent Quinlan criticism

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Warren Gatland hit back at former Ireland international Alan Quinlan and insisted he was far from bitter about his Wales team’s defeat in Dublin.

Banker Bundee has rarely let Ireland down

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Robbie Henshaw’s dodgy hamstring may be making all the papers but the real story when it comes to Ireland’s midfield options is Bundee Aki.

Why Schmidt threw his weight behind ‘monster’ Kleyn

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Whether you think he is a monster or a perfect specimen, Jean Kleyn’s fellow Ireland forwards believe the Munster lock is the right type to have around for a World Cup campaign.

Four Smaller Rugby World Cup Games Worth Tuning In For

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2019 Rugby World Cup kicks off next week and while everyone is looking forward to those big clashes involving the tier 1 nations, such as New Zealand v South Africa and Ireland v Scotland, we...

Easterby And Scannell Confident In Lineout Process

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Simon Easterby and Niall Scannell spoke about some changes to the Ireland lineout and their confidence in the system. Asked about the absence of Devin Toner, Scannell commented, It is obviously disappointing...

Easterby And Scannell Confident In Lineout Process

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Simon Easterby and Niall Scannell spoke about some changes to the Ireland lineout and their confidence in the system. Asked about the absence of Devin Toner, Scannell commented, It is obviously disappointing...

Robbie Henshaw emerges as major Rugby World Cup injury worry

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland Head Coach Joe Schmidt has confirmed that Robbie Henshaw has suffered a ‘tightness’ in his hamstring and is in doubt for Ireland's RWC opener against Scotland.     The...

Joe Schmidt’s powerplays can break Ireland’s World Cup jinx | Brendan Fanning

7 years ago by The Guardian

This Ireland side is not without flaws but it finally has the necessary grit and grind to reach the World Cup last fourPerhaps the greatest weakness of the Rugby World Cup is its predictability. Look at...