Wisemantel wary of Tonga’s pride ahead of World Cup opener
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyEngland coach knows all about Sunday’s opponents.
Boks and All Blacks not contemplating potential Irish assignment yet
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland may be ranked No.1 in the world right now but neither New Zealand nor South Africa are allowing their minds to wander ahead and contemplate the prospect of a World Cup quarter-final meeting with...
Ireland ‘hugely proud’ of Aki embodying spirit of adopted nation, Ruddock says
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyNew Zealand-born Bundee Aki has been criticised for chasing a Test career with Joe Schmidt’s squad.
Memories of standing up to the All Blacks in Japan in '09 inspiring Ruddock brothers
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIt's 10 years since Ciaran and Rhys Ruddock were part of a talented Ireland U20s side that travelled to Japan to compete in the Junior World Cup.
Kearney injury not as bad as first feared
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyA Tuesday morning injury update from Ireland squad communications manager David O Siochain, though, suggested Kearney’s injury was not as bad as first feared.
Hosts Japan can blossom at World Cup, predicts Lenihan
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyFormer Ireland captain Donal Lenihan believes that host country Japan are the best-placed second-tier team to cause a stir at the Rugby World Cup.
Munster set-up best I’ve seen, says Larkham
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyNew Munster senior coach Stephen Larkham has described the province’s set-up as better than any in which he has been previously involved.
Band Of Brothers: Ciaran And Rhys Ruddock
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIrish international rugby is steeped with family links down through the years, and it was a hugely proud moment for the Ruddock family when Rhys and Ciaran traveled to Japan for the Rugby World Cup 2019....
Irish Examiner special Rugby World Cup 2019 preview event
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyFollow live updates below or across social media, with expert analysis and insight from our panel of Irish Examiner columnists Ronan O'Gara and Donal Lenihan, who are joined on stage by Munster Rugby's...
Debutant Jack O’Sullivan sprinkles gold dust on promising night for Munster
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIt was the numbers beyond the 45-5 scoreline which truly showed how productive Munster’s pre-season win over London Irish was.
