Schmidt: We don't want ref 'witch-hunt'?
9 years ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt has issued a warning about engaging in a witch-hunt of referees as the fallout from last week's defeat to New Zealand continues to rumble.
Fit-again Briggs and Molloy give Irish boost
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland women's head coach Tom Tierney has been boosted by the return of experienced duo Niamh Briggs and Claire Molloy for Sunday's match against New Zealand at the UCD Bowl.
Treviso pose real test for us as we regroup
9 years ago by Irish IndependentWhile our international teams have been kept very busy in recent weeks, once we finished against the Maori All Blacks, we all took the chance to have some vital down time to get ready for the busy months...
Hard to see home defeat if the boys perform
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland and New Zealand played out a brilliant game, with a really high standard but it was hard to watch at times last weekend.
'They did go over the edge, a lot of teams do it - I've done it myself': Paul O'Connell on Ireland v All Blacks
9 years ago by Irish IndependentPaul O'Connell has weighed in on Ireland's controversial loss to the All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium last weekend, saying that in his opinion, the world champions 'did go over the edge'.
Ireland women's rugby: Fit-again Niamh Briggs returns for New Zealand contest
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsNiamh Briggs returns to an Ireland team that shows 11 changes from the hammering by Canada for Sunday's game against New Zealand.
Stander, Kearney fit for Aus clash
9 years ago by Super Sport.comIreland's CJ Stander and Rob Kearney were passed fit to face Australia in Dublin on Saturday as coach Joe Schmidt made four changes from the side that lost to New Zealand in a bruising encounter last weekend.
Sean O'Brien issues ominous warning about his form that will make Irish fans very happy
9 years ago by Irish IndependentOn the back of his outstanding performance against New Zealand last week, Sean O’Brien has warned that he is still to reach full fitness.
Briggs Is Back To Lead Ireland Women Against New Zealand
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland Women's head coach Tom Tierney has named the team, sponsored by Aon, to play New Zealand in their final game of the November Series this Sunday at the UCD Bowl (kick-off 2pm).
Thursday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCalum Clark banned for 3 weeks for elbowing Northampton Saints' Calum Clark has been suspended for 3 weeks after being cited for dangerous play on Worcester’s Donncha O’Callaghan...
