Ireland squad for Round 5 of the 2016 6 Nations Championship
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland National Coaching Team have named a squad of 35 players for the final week of the 2016 6 Nations Championship. Forwards (19) Finlay Bealham (Corinthians/Connacht) Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster)...
Rugby fans not impressed with Joe Schmidt’s team selection for Italy game
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe initial, and most eye-catching decision was to omit centre Stuart McCloskey from the matchday squad.
Ireland recall Jared Payne to midfield for Six Nations match with Italy
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Fit-again Jared Payne given No13 role against Italy in Dublin• No starting role for Stuart McCloskey as Ireland seek first winJoe Schmidt has signalled Ireland’s desperation for victory against...
Ireland Catch Up: Zebo & Ryan
1 decade ago by Munster Rugby NewsWith 23 and 37 Irish caps respectively, Munster's Simon Zebo and Donnacha Ryan are no longer the new kids on the international block with new talents like Stuart McCloskey, Josh van der Flier and Ultan...
Ireland squad for round 4 and 5 of 6 Nations
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe National Coaching Team have named a squad of 35 players for Rounds 4 and 5 of the 2016 6 Nations Championship. Forwards (19) Finlay Bealham (Corinthians/Connacht)* Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster)...
Unlikely lad McCloskey looks built to kick on with Ireland
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentStuart McCloskey is the new normal in international rugby, it's just that we in Ireland are catching up.
Stuart McCloskey hoping to hit the right notes by retaining starting place
1 decade ago by The TimesFor a man of Stuart McCloskey’s proportions, all is not what it seems. The 6ft 4in Ireland centre is a...
England 21-10 Ireland
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland 21-10 Ireland There was much talk about Jonny Sexton in the build up to this game, but in the end it was all about the power of the English pack on the day. England came out of the blocks quickly...
RBS 6 Nations Preview: England v Ireland
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby 6 Nations newsThere is a new look to the Ireland midfield and back row as debutants Stuart McCloskey and Josh van der Flier come in for Saturday's big RBS 6 Nations clash with England at Twickenham.
Time to ditch stale tactics to create new era
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe long list of the walking wounded in Ireland's sick bay has finally forced the coach's hand in terms of team selection. After two Championship matches without a win, Joe Schmidt has opted to bring in...
