The Breakdown | Steve Hansen was right, Ireland really are the world’s best rugby union team
7 years ago by The GuardianSome thought Hansen was playing pre-World Cup mind games but take a step back and there is no other reasonable conclusionSteve Hansen at his most animated is deadpan, so when he called Ireland the best...
England can trade on being hated, says defence coach John Mitchell | Gerard Meagher
7 years ago by The GuardianNow in his second spell working for the RFU, the Kiwi knows all about the vitriol other nations feel for England but thinks it can be turned to their advantageIt may come as some surprise to hear it has...
All Blacks side to face Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the forwards, props Ofa Tuungafasi and Nepo Laulala combine with hooker Dane Coles in the starting front row, with props Karl Tu'inukuafe and Angus Ta'avao, and hooker Nathan Harris to provide front...
"We saw how they took it to Australia" - Barrett
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster, Beauden Barrett and Scott Barrett provide an update from the All Blacks camp in Rome.
Tadhg Beirne will be itching to take on the USA, says club-mate Niall Scannell
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyBeirne did not feature in Ireland’s victories over Argentina and New Zealand.
Joy of Johnny Sexton is on the point of being globally appreciated | Robert Kitson
7 years ago by The GuardianIreland’s fly-half is in pole position to break the run of six successive New Zealand world players of the yearWorld Rugby will be announcing its male and female players of 2018 in Monaco on Sunday....
Ireland coach Richie Murphy: Murray absence had silver lining
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIt’s hard to recall any Irish coach describing the absence through injury of a Brian O’Driscoll or a Paul O’Connell or a John Hayes as “a good thing” and certainly not in...
Cane eyes 2019 Super Rugby return
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Cane broke his neck playing for New Zealand but hopes to be back in action for the Chiefs by the end of the 2019 Super Rugby season. New Zealand flanker Sam Cane hopes to return in time for...
Irish Rugby TV: 'It's A Great Opportunity, The Focus Has Switched' - Richie Murphy
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland skills and kicking coach Richie Murphy spoke to the media about half-backs Kieran Marmion, Joey Carbery and Jonathan Sexton, the historic win over New Zealand, and refocusing for Saturday's GUINNESS...
Ankle Surgery To Sideline Marmion Until February
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAn injury update from Connacht has confirmed that scrum half Kieran Marmion, who played a key role in Ireland's 16-9 GUINNESS Series victory over New Zealand on Saturday, will have an operation on an ankle...
