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VIDEO: Paul O'Connell says Jared Payne is 'a big loss'

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland captain, Paul O'Connell, has said that Jared Payne's injury news was "disappointing" for the whole squad when it was announced this morning.

O'Connell Praises Payne's 'Calm Influence'

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Captain Paul O'Connell has described the injury-enforced withdrawal of Jared Payne from Ireland's Rugby World Cup squad as 'a big loss'.

England v Uruguay Rugby World Cup live updates, scores, match reports and photos

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

England face Uruguay in the Rugby World Cup Pool A match at Manchester City Stadium. Kick off: 20:00. Follow our live updates below. We'll also be adding photographs throughout the game and bringing you...

Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Captain's Run Press Conference

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland scrum coach Greg Feek and captain Paul O'Connell talk about the injury-enforced loss of Jared Payne from the squad, and preview tomorrow's Pool D decider with France at the Millennium Stadium.

Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Captain's Run At Millennium Stadium

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The roof closes, Ireland take to the pitch and the Captain's Run begins. Watch the last training run-out before Ireland's crucial Rugby World Cup Pool D clash with France.

Fractured Foot Ends Payne's Tournament

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Following training on Wednesday, due to continued discomfort, Jared Payne had further scans which revealed a foot fracture. He will be returning to Ireland for specialist opinion and will take no further...

Watch Joe Schmidt: Johnny Sexton will be ready for the French physicality

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Johnny Sexton can withstand France’s merciless all-out assault and will not be bullied into mistakes in tomorrow's vital World Cup battle, according to Joe Schmidt.

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg vows no repeat performance of diving theatrics

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg has promised never to repeat the diving theatrics which earned him an embarrassing rebuke from referee Nigel Owens.

Tsonga's Alesana Tuilagi's five-week ban reduced

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

World Cup chiefs have slashed Tonga wing Alesana Tuilagi's five-week ban - but he will still miss next Saturday's World Cup clash with Scotland.

WATCH: Richie McCaw presents emotional Ma’a Nonu with 100th cap after Tonga thumping

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ma’a Nonu celebrated his 100th New Zealand cap with a try as his side wrapped up a clean sweep.