Ireland calling in one voice for Rugby World Cup
9 years ago by Irish IndependentOver the past few weeks, the world of Irish rugby and those who support it have endured every possible emotion. From the sense of devastation and loss caused by the sudden and tragic death of Anthony Foley...
€1bn boost if we win 2023 World Cup bid
9 years ago by Irish IndependentThey've just beaten the All Blacks, now Ireland must conquer the Springboks and France in a bid to bring almost €1bn into the economy by hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
IRFU issues warning over soaring black market ticket prices
9 years ago by Irish IndependentRugby chiefs are to trace black market tickets for the Ireland-New Zealand match amid mounting anger over the outrageous prices they are being sold for.
England’s Ben Te’o feeling the full benefit of career advice from Israel Folau
9 years ago by The GuardianThe centre, who made his debut against South Africa, might never have switched from rugby league had it not been for his former flatmate’s encouragementIt was Israel Folau who persuaded Ben Te’o to...
Tier two nations closing gap on top countries, says Wales’s Luke Charteris
9 years ago by The Guardian• Wales play Japan in Cardiff on Saturday• ‘We know it will be tough against Japan, with their high tempo’A tour of Europe by the southern hemisphere superpowers often generates talk of the gap...
WATCH - Luke Fitzgerald predicts a return for experienced duo and the axe for Leinster rookies ahead of All Blacks clash
9 years ago by Irish IndependentFormer Leinster, Ireland and Lions star Luke Fitzgerald is expecting Joe Schmidt to make a host of changes to his matchday 23 for the showdown with the All Blacks at the Aviva this Saturday.
Whopper weekend of rugby review
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWow. What a weekend of rugby that was. There was 18 action-packed internationals played across four continents. The results of the ‘Big 8’ are well-known, Australia snuck past Scotland 23-22,...
What chance a Soldier Field sequel for Ireland against the All Blacks? | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianIreland’s men in green are daring to dream that after waiting 111 years to defeat New Zealand they can make it twice in as many weeks in Dublin on SaturdayNot many sequels manage to outdo a famous original....
'Chicago victory will hopefully remove All Black mystique' - Devin Toner
9 years ago by Irish IndependentDevin Toner believes Ireland dispelled the All Blacks' "mystique" in Chicago, planting doubts in New Zealand minds ahead of Saturday's Dublin rematch.
Ireland win dispelled New Zealand 'mystique' - Devin Toner
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsDevin Toner believes Ireland's first win over New Zealand dispelled the All Blacks' "mystique" as the sides prepare to meet again in Dublin.
