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Ryan already turning setbacks into driving forces

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

James Ryan has quickly turned the page on the stellar season that earned him the Guinness Rugby Writers Ireland Player of the Year, which he collected at a gala event in Dublin last night.

Ian McKinley wants to complete the cycle in Japan extravaganza

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ian McKinley said that heading to Japan with Italy next month, 10 years after featuring there for Ireland in the Junior World Cup, would circle a remarkable rugby journey.

Best determined to learn from past regrets in Japan

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Rory Best is on the final stretch of a journey that began almost 14 years ago, but the events of the next few months will go a long way towards shaping how the Ireland captain will look back on his distinguished...

Joe Schmidt honoured for contribution to Irish rugby

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt was honoured by the Rugby Writers of Ireland at the annual Guinness Rugby Writers Awards, having been awarded the prestigious Tom Rooney award in recognition of his immense...

Rory Best: Ireland were complacent during Six Nations campaign

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Rory Best has admitted the Ireland squad were guilty of complacency during their disastrous Six Nations campaign, as they gear up their preparations for the Rugby World Cup.

McGrath: These Games Are Opportunities For Us All

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Following an injury-enforced spell away from the Ireland set-up, Leinster scrum half Luke McGrath is hoping this Saturday’s Test against Italy at the Aviva Stadium can boost his chances of making...

McGrath: These Games Are Opportunities For Us All

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Following an injury-enforced spell away from the Ireland set-up, Leinster scrum half Luke McGrath is hoping this Saturday’s Test against Italy at the Aviva Stadium can boost his chances of making...

Feek: There’s Some Really Good Competition For Places

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

As the countdown continues to the Rugby World Cup in Japan, Ireland scrum coach Greg Feek believes the competition for places within the squad is more intense that it was for their previous campaign in...

‘We’re Excited About Getting Back On The Pitch’ – Farrell

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

When you consider how much his career has blossomed in the past couple of years, it is understandable that Munster centre Chris Farrell is excited by the prospect of featuring in the forthcoming Rugby...

Ben Te’o left out for England's clash with Wales

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ben Te’o has been left out of the England squad for Sunday’s international against Wales.