Jonny Sexton on 'missing' Ronan O'Gara, Paul O'Connell's 'ideal' Toulon move and Leo Cullen
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland outhalf Jonathan Sexton believes the nature of Paul O'Connell's move to France will be one that Irish players could replicate in the future.
Joe Schmidt hints that Ireland’s big guns may return for Wales visit
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ireland coach suggests scrum-half Conor Murray could play• Scotland’s Ryan Grant ruled out for at least two weeksIreland’s World Cup plans seem likely to be accelerated as they go into the second...
Matt O'Connor on IRFU: You didn’t get the access to the players that you would have liked
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIn the first in-depth interview since he left Leinster, Matt O’Connor reveals in tomorrow’s Herald that his main regret is that he will not get to work with a real game-changer in Jonathan Sexton.
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 1st June: I’m At No Greater Concussion Risk Than Any Other Player, Says George North: George North maintains he will be "at no greater risk" of concussion than any other player after his injury...
Madigan can't wait for Sexton's Leinster return
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lions fly-half Jonathan Sexton is returning to Leinster next season - and fellow No.10 Ian Madigan insists he'll be rolling out the red carpet for his arrival.
Where did it all go wrong for Matt O'Connor?
1 decade agoReplacing Joe Schmidt was never going to be easy but in Matt O’Connor’s first season at the helm he was able to win the Pro12 and brought his side to a European Cup quarter-final losing to eventual...
French dream turning sour for Sexton as Racing Metro drop Irish number 10
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJonathan Sexton's season and career finale with Racing Metro doesn’t appear to be going to script after he was left out of the team to face La Rochelle today.
Steyn gives Stade bragging rights
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Springbok Morné Steyn's long-range kicking capability took centre stage as Stade Francais overcame the early red carding of captain Sergio Parisse to beat Parisian rivals Racing-Metro 28-19 in Top 14...
Mike Brown's concussion is assessed by head injury specialists
1 decade ago by The TelegraphHarlequins have brought in head injury specialists to assess Mike Brown, the England full-back, who continues to suffer from concussion symptoms nearly 12 weeks after being knocked out against Italy. ...
It's no surprise an English side hasn't won elite European competition since 2007 - the French are too good
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe wait goes on. An English side has still not won the elite European competition since 2007. But it is no surprise. And that is not gloating in any way because I may have had some involvement...
