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Brian O’Driscoll and Tana Umaga bury hatchet over tackle on 2005 Lions tour

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The All Blacks star and team-mate Keven Mealamu were criticised over the incident which left the former Ireland captain with a dislocated shoulder.

Ireland must earn All Blacks’ respect again but Sexton wary of ref Barnes

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Chicago, November 2016 will forever be seared into the minds of Irish rugby supporters, for obvious reasons. The place and time of a first victory over New Zealand in 111 years has that effect and it was...

Brian O’Driscoll and Tana Umaga write the final chapter of Speargate

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

For 13 years, Brian O’Driscoll and Tana Umaga have each been fielding questions on “that tackle” for an audience fascinated by the events of the Lions’ first Test against New Zealand...

‘We’re doing everything in our power for Chicago not to happen again’

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

First impression in Blanchardstown yesterday was that the All Blacks were just flat out trolling their hosts.

Ryan Crotty pays tribute to ‘awesome’ Ronan O’Gara

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

All Blacks centre Ryan Crotty has hailed the impact made by Ronan O’Gara in his debut season as Crusaders assistant coach.

£14-a-day amateurs face England’s £25,000 Test stars

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Jamie Joseph has revealed Japan’s “amateurs” receive less than £14 (€16) a day on tour and will face England on Saturday hunting nothing but glory.

Crotty back to the scene where he broke Irish hearts

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ryan Crotty knows what his name means to folks in these parts.

Irish Rugby TV: Jonathan Sexton On Ireland's Showdown With New Zealand

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

"You can't say it is just another game, they don't come along too often. We want to see where we are," said out-half Jonathan Sexton, looking forward to Saturday's GUINNESS Series match against New Zealand...

Home Advantage For Ashbourne And Enniscorthy In All-Ireland Junior Cup Semis

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Reigning champions Ashbourne and fellow two-time winners Enniscorthy will have home advantage in the All-Ireland Junior Cup semi-finals, following today's draw for the last-four fixtures on Saturday, December...

'In At The Deep End, But I Absolutely Loved It' - Addison

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Will Addison discovered roughly 20 minutes before kick-off on Saturday that he would be starting Ireland's GUINNESS Series opener against Argentina at a packed-out Aviva Stadium.