Joe Schmidt aware of the need for Ireland to knuckle down
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyONE would imagine Joe Schmidt and Ireland would have preferred a more straightforward victory to tee up Saturday’s clash of the titans with the All Blacks.
Sympathy aplenty for luckless Sean O’Brien
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyAnother comeback, another injury. Seán O’Brien has had more than his share of bad-luck stories to tell in recent seasons but while Joe Schmidt was disappointed for the flanker he also rued...
Conor Murray will be back ‘firing on all cylinders’, says Henderson
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyConor Murray will be “firing on all cylinders” if he makes his first appearance of the season against New Zealand, according to Iain Henderson.
Clive Woodward rues England calls after defeat by New Zealand
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyClive Woodward has condemned England’s decision-making in a 16-15 defeat by New Zealand that he insists should infuriate Eddie Jones.
Eddie Jones calls on England to ‘physically smash cheeky Japan’
7 years ago by The Guardian• ‘Go to the temple and pray,’ coach tells Japan• England to be ‘absolutely ruthless’ at TwickenhamEddie Jones said England will look to “physically smash” his former side Japan at Twickenham...
Eddie Jones urges Japan to ‘go to the temple and pray’ ahead of England clash
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyAny doubts concerning Jones’ future have vanished after victory against South Africa was followed by Saturday’s 16-15 defeat to New Zealand.
Steve Hansen declares Ireland Test decider for world’s best team
7 years ago by The Guardian• Hansen: ‘There’s a fierce rivalry there’• All Blacks will be without the injured Sonny Bill WilliamsThe All Blacks head coach, Steve Hansen, has wasted little time moving on from England after...
'I’m assuming Conor Murray will play' says New Zealand coach Hansen
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbySteve Hansen and his All Blacks arrived in Dublin on Sunday night expecting to face Conor Murray in a contest with Ireland he believes will be a battle to be the best in the world.
Ireland head coach Schmidt ‘still bleeding’ from last-gasp 2013 All Blacks loss
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland have only defeated New Zealand once in their history.
England’s tactical superiority shows All Blacks’ rivals are closing the gap | Nick Evans
7 years ago by The GuardianThe precision of Eddie Jones’s side put New Zealand on the back foot, making them look defensively vulnerable and reliant on individual creativityNew Zealand are not a very good wet‑weather team so...
