'The game is in serious trouble, because this is a disgrace' - Paul Kimmage on bruising Ireland v All Blacks clash
9 years ago by Irish IndependentPaul Kimmage says rugby needs to address the issue of dangerous tackles in the sport, which overshadowed New Zealand's win over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
‘We’re not whingers’ - But Ireland insist Henshaw was knocked out by 'shoulder contact with jaw'
9 years ago by Irish IndependentNew Zealand will defend their player Sam Cane at a disciplinary hearing in London today as Ireland confirmed that Robbie Henshaw was unconscious before he hit the ground due to a "shoulder contact with...
The Left Wing talking points: Reckless Fekitoa should have seen red
9 years ago by Irish IndependentWatching Ireland's defeat to New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, I was really, really disappointed in referee Jaco Peyper's performance.
Thrilled to see O'Shea make mark on Italy with stunning turnaround
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIn all the excitement surrounding the All Blacks' visit to Dublin, Florence didn't really register, yet when the result came through that Italy had defeated South Africa, my heart skipped a beat.
Henshaw out of Australia match
9 years ago by Super Sport.comRobbie Henshaw will miss Ireland's final international of 2016 against Australia after suffering a concussion during last weekend's bruising defeat by world champions New Zealand, team officials said on...
Comment - The defeat in Chicago was a stain on New Zealand's soul and they were right to sock it to Ireland
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIt is time to stop belly-aching about the All Blacks. They were terrific in Dublin: feisty, fierce, proud and unrelenting. Champion stuff. We have all genuflected before their free-flowing, intricate,...
The Left Wing: 'It was really cynical play' - Luke Fitzgerald analyses Ireland's controversy-ridden loss to the All Blacks
9 years ago by Irish IndependentFormer Leinster, Ireland and Lions star Luke Fitzgerald and Irish Independent rugby correspondent Ruaidhri O'Connor pick apart the 21-9 defeat to New Zealand and look forward to this weekend's clash with...
Henshaw out of Australia Test
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyRobbie Henshaw has been ruled out of Ireland's final Test, prompting criticism of the way Saturday's defeat to New Zealand was officiated.
Team of the Weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Mako Vunipola Vunipola kept up his fabulous form under Eddie Jones with another standout performance at Twickenham. Setup a great team try and his all around performance was commendable. 2....
Brent Pope: Joe Schmidt talked about poking the All Black bear and a grizzly turned up
9 years ago by Irish IndependentWhen you talk the talk, you have to be able to walk the walk. All week, All Black coach Steve Hansen and his team had been determined to show that the loss in Chicago was a blip on the radar and not the...
