Cullen's troops can take control of European destiny
9 years ago by Irish IndependentLeinster at Franklin's Gardens conjured up memories of 2013 and that glorious performance by a team largely made up of Ireland internationals stung by the heart-breaking loss to New Zealand.
A November series to remember
9 years ago by Irish IndependentI've been away from these pages for the last while so apologies! But for very good reason. It's been an incredible few weeks. My first involvement in an international set up was pretty special. A history-making...
Earthquake scare puts rugby in perspective for Phil Burleigh
9 years ago by The ScotsmanIt has been a trying season for Edinburgh but experiencing the recent deadly earthquake in New Zealand has put rugby into perspective for Phil Burleigh.
Six Nations match officials revealed: Jaco Peyper involved in Ireland's opener away to Scotland
9 years ago by Irish IndependentThe man at the centre of the all the controversy during Ireland's bruising defeat to New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium last month, Jaco Peyper, will be among the match officials when Ireland play Scotland...
Room to improve for England: Jones
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auEngland rugby coach Eddie Jones said his team have clear room to improve following an unbeaten year, as they pursue their quest to dislodge the All Blacks from the top of the world rankings. England defeated...
POLL: Which Bath Rugby players should play for the British Lions...
9 years ago by Bath ChronicleBath Rugby have a healthy selection of internationals on their books - most of them from the home nations. So with the main British & Irish Lions coaches having been named yesterday - including...
VOTE: Who will lead the Lions?
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWarren Gatland has named his coaching staff for next summer's British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand but who will he appoint as captain?
Warren Gatland picks predictable trio but leaves space for Lions surprises | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianLions coach named Andy Farrell, Steve Borthwick and Rob Howley in his backroom team but also has a few fascinating elements in place for the New Zealand tourThe beauty of every British & Irish Lions...
'I could pick 20 Lions now'
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWarren Gatland says he would probably have a list of 15 to 20 players with "a good chance of going" were he to name his British and Irish Lions squad now for next summer's New Zealand tour.
Pat Lam reveals that attending Anthony Foley's funeral was the catalyst for his decision to leave Connacht
9 years ago by Irish IndependentConnacht coach Pat Lam said that a series of recent incidents, including the sudden death of Munster coach Anthony Foley and heart surgery by his own father back in New Zealand, were the key factors in...
