Ten things I learned from Saturday’s rugby action
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe June international window has opened with the All Blacks eventually over-running Wales in Auckland and England out-muscling the Wallabies for their first ever win in Brisbane last night. Here are ten...
In Pics: New Zealand Under-20s 24 Ireland Under-20s 33
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsTries from Greg Jones, Adam McBurney and Max Deegan, coupled with some accomplished goal-kicking from Bill Johnston and Johnny McPhillips, steered the Ireland Under-20s to an unforgettable triumph over...
Five talking points from New Zealand v Wales
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldAfter a humdinger in Dunedin, RW looks at Wales' welcome ambition, a tweak to their blitz defence, Dan Biggar's speed of thought and the All Blacks' depths of reserveDisappointment: The Wales players look...
Injured Johnston Is Replaced By Connon
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland Under-20 out-half Bill Johnston suffered a shoulder injury in yesterday's outstanding victory over New Zealand at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Manchester.
Video Highlights: New Zealand Under-20s 24 Ireland Under-20s 33
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Under-20s, sponsored by PwC, added the hugely significant southern Hemisphere scalp of New Zealand to their midweek win over Wales as they moved to the top of Pool A at the World Rugby U-20...
Johnston Ruled Out
1 decade ago by Munster Rugby NewsMunster Greencore Academy player Bill Johnston has been ruled out of the World Rugby U20 Championship after sustaining a dislocated shoulder in Ireland U20's first ever win against New Zealand U20.
Ireland U20s delight at stunning win over New Zealand
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland Under-20s pulled off a historic victory over their New Zealand counterparts in a memorable afternoon in Manchester at the World Rugby Under-20 Championships.
Joe Schmidt strongly linked with move to New Zealand
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland coach Joe Schmidt has been linked with a move to New Zealand club Highlanders when his contract expires next year.
Historic win in weekend test matches
1 decade ago by Green and Gold RugbyAll the Rugby Championship teams were in action in test matches yesterday and the ones that didn’t wear gold jerseys were expected to beat their visitors. It made sense: Wales had never beaten the...
Player ratings from Ireland's historic win over South Africa
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt was a historic day for Irish rugby as Joe Schmidt's men beat South Africa 26-20, while earlier in the day the Under-20s sealed a heroic win over New Zealand in the Rugby World Championship. Here is...
