'Nightmare' returns as Sean O'Brien is ruled out again by Leinster boss
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyBy Nick Purewal – 03 October 2014Leinster boss Matt O'Connor has revealed the British and Irish Lions flanker will undergo shoulder surgery in London today. The...
Edinburgh coach Alan Solomons is up against it on his Belfast return
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyBy Michael Sadlier – 03 October 2014At the Ospreys, nine tries were conceded in such an abject display that, well, talk of the Scottish capital's side hitting a...
GUINNESS PRO12 Preview: Ulster v Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsFollowing last weekend's setback in Parma, the Ulstermen will aim to get back on track tonight when they entertain Edinburgh who have not won in Belfast in five years.
GUINNESS PRO12 Preview: Connacht v Cardiff Blues
1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsHaving gone down to Glasgow Warriors last time out, Connacht are aiming to bounce back by beating Cardiff Blues to make it three straight home wins for Pat Lam's men in the GUINNESS PRO12.
Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Previews
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Connacht derby between Buccaneers and early pacesetters Galwegians will command most of the attention in Division 1B on Saturday, while Dublin University are set to play their first match on the new...
Cockerill worried about diving
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby02 October 2014Cockerill was angry when Blair Cowan of London Irish escaped a card or citing after striking the face of Jamie Gibson in Saturday's 22-19 victory at Welford Road. Clarification...
Connacht Eagles Swoop For Belfast Victory
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsConor McKeon, who landed a match-winning kick for Lansdowne in the Ulster Bank League last weekend, repeated the trick when he slotted a late conversion to guide Connacht Eagles to a 26-24 win over Ulster...
Foley: We need a performance worthy of the jersey
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyMunster head coach Anthony Foley says his side must put in a stand-up-and-fight type of performance this weekend as the big inter-provincial derby looms.
Coman back for Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby02 October 2014The N ew Zealander has not played since the opening day of the season after he was injured in the 32-12 win over Munster. He was due to make his comeback against Ospreys...
Townsend seeking defensive improvement from Glasgow
1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 newsGlasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend this week urged his played to ensure the defensive frailties that almost cost them against Connacht last weekend are no more.
