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McFadden facing spell on sidelines

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Fergus McFadden is a major doubt for Ireland's autumn Test series after being ruled out of action for six weeks with an ankle injury.

McFadden out for up to six weeks

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Matt O'Connor has described the ankle injury picked up by Leinster’s Fergus McFadden on Saturday as a sprain and said the player will be out of action for four to six weeks.

Jones seeking Dragons improvement

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

Newport Gwent Dragons head coach Kingsley Jones insists his side needs to cut out the errors that cost them again on Sunday in their GUINNESS PRO12 contest with Scarlets.

New European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup revealed

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The EPCR launched the new European Rugby Champions Cup in Dublin today - the replacement for the old Heineken Cup competition.

New European Trophies Are Unveiled

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

As 40 teams prepare to set out on their much-anticipated inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup and European Rugby Challenge Cup campaigns, tournament organisers EPCR have today unveiled the prestigious...

Rugby sponsor deals moving slowly

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

European rugby chiefs could face a year-long wait to complete the five main sponsorship deals for the new-look Champions Cup.

Myler targeting England call-up

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Stephen Myler is desperate to be offered the platform to show England he is equipped to be their World Cup fly-half.

Richards happy after win

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Newcastle will go into next week's relegation crunch clash with London Welsh in a confident frame of mind after they ended a 20-game barren run.

Diamond relieved after win

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Sale Sharks' director of rugby Steve Diamond admitted their 25-14 triumph over Wasps was vital having gone into the game with three defeats out of four.