Retallick back in training
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyBrodie Retallick is hopeful of being fit to return to the New Zealand side for their clash with Italy in Rome on Saturday.
'I wouldn't say I completely agreed with it': Sean O'Brien 'disappointed' to miss out on Ireland's historic All Blacks win
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland flanker Sean O'Brien has admitted that there is a part of him that was disappointed to miss out on the team's historic win over the All Blacks - but the Leinster bulldozer is determined to be involved...
Sexton passed fit as Ireland coach Easterby declares Paddy Jackson ready to play ahead of Canada clash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland assistant coach Simon Easterby insists that Paddy Jackson will have no problem switching his focus back to rugby this week as he prepares to face Canada after being forced to miss last week's historic...
Watch - The Maori All Blacks are having great fun in Limerick ahead of Munster clash at Thomond Park
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAfter losing to Ireland for the first time ever last Saturday, New Zealand rugby has a chance to gain a small measure of revenge when the Maori All Blacks take on Munster this Friday.
'Think like an explorer': The rousing pep talk blind adventurer Mark Pollock gave that inspired Ireland to beat New Zealand
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIn his Dublin home on Saturday night blind adventurer Mark Pollock listened to history being made. He smiled as the commentary streaming through his phone relayed the news that Ireland had defeated mighty...
World Rugby announces Player of the Year 2016 nominees
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWorld Rugby have announced their six nominees for the 2016 Men's Player of the Year. The shortlist comprises three England players, two New Zealanders and and Irishman. The winner will be announced at...
Ireland will face 'wounded animal' NZ - Ferris
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris says New Zealand will come into their Test against the Irish in Dublin on 19 November like "a bit of a wounded animal".
Bath-based England captain Sarah Hunter up for women's player of...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleBath-based England star Sarah Hunter is in with a chance of being crowned the best women's rugby player in the world. Hunter has been named on a three-woman shortlist for World Rugby's women's 15s player...
All Blacks five points clear atop World Rugby Rankings
1 decade ago by Cape Argus - StormersHaving had the wind blown out of their sails by Ireland, New Zealand's reign at the top of the World Rugby Rankings is not looking quite so secure.
Best Tries from week one of the End of Year Tests
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpAfter a remarkable weekend of international rugby, in which Ireland recorded their first ever win over New Zealand, the Barbarians and South Africa played out an entertaining draw and Argentina put more...
