Patchell named in much-changed Wales team for Dublin clash
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWales and Ireland will both complete their World Cup warm-up schedules on Saturday.
Stockdale motivated by keyboard warrior critics
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIt does not matter how secure Jacob Stockdale’s place in the Ireland first XV appeared, doubts about his status in the World Cup pecking order still lingered right up until the email from Joe Schmidt...
Habana sees Jones as a perfect fit for the Boks
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyBrendan O’Brien The news that a foreign coach had been co-opted onto the Springboks ticket before leaving for Japan stirred fond memories for Bryan Habana.
Ross: Ruthless Schmidt may speak softly but he carries a big bloody stick
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThis time four years ago, Mike Ross was trying to figure out how to impress his fellow World Cup squad members.
Game time crucial for Billy Vunipola, says England forwards coach Borthwick
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe Saracens star will start against Italy at St James’ Park on Friday evening.
Sexton Praises Schmidt And Best Ahead Of Aviva Stadium Send-Off
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJonathan Sexton says the Ireland squad are determined can give Joe Schmidt and Rory Best a winning Aviva Stadium send-off when they play in Saturday’s return match (kick-off 2pm). In addition to...
Aki Aims To ‘Put Best Foot Forward’ In Japan
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing the disappointment of the previous week’s defeat to England, Ireland centre Bundee Aki felt last Saturday’s 22-17 win over Wales in Cardiff was a significant step in the right direction....
Schmidt: It Was A Very Narrow Decision, A Very Tough Call
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland head coach Joe Schmidt has admitted it was a tough call to leave Devin Toner out of his 31-man squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in Japan. Since making his debut against Samoa in November...
England pick Marchant at centre against Italy despite his World Cup omission
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyMarchant has not been picked in the 31-man squad for Japan.
Sexton hungry to make an impact on return at Aviva
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThis Saturday’s game against Wales may mark the start of Jonathan Sexton’s season but it will mark the last time that an Ireland team takes to the field in Dublin under the watchful eye of...
