Murray Kinsella reports from Soldier Field JORDAN LARMOUR SAVED the best for last, bursting onto John Cooney’s switch pass and scything through Italy’s defence. The 21-year-old, making his first Test …
Joe Worsley takes the reins of Connacht’s European rivals Bordeaux-Bègles
Rory Teague’s spell as Bordeaux-Bègles head coach has come to an end. Source: Tommy Dickson/INPHO BORDEAUX-BÈGLES HAVE today confirmed the departure of head coach Rory Teague after less than a …
All Blacks braced for Ireland ‘trying to suffocate us with possession’
ALL BLACK ASSISTANT coach Ian Foster is wary of Ireland’s relentless attacking strategy as he prepares to meet their closest-ranked rivals in Dublin. Joe Schmidt’s men have worked incredibly hard …
Bib-wearers a key part of Ireland’s drive to be the best team in the world
SELFLESSNESS ISN’T SOMETHING that has always been associated with sports people but it is something Joe Schmidt’s Ireland have strived towards. The 23 men who were on the pitch against …
Exiles Mullen and Quill named in USA team for Aviva Test
USA HEAD COACH Gary Gold has named his team for Saturday’s November Test against Ireland, with Exiles Paul Mullen and John Quill included in the Eagles’ starting XV. Former Blackrock …
Munster locked and loaded as they bid to extend winning run in Cork
MUNSTER HEAD COACH Johann van Graan said it is great to have Conor Murray available to start his first game of the season against Edinburgh in Cork this evening [KO …
Ross Byrne stars as Leinster romp to victory at Rodney Parade
DRAGONS 10LEINSTER 59 James Candy reports from Rodney Parade LEINSTER LEFT THEIR stars at home but blunted the Dragons’ bite to rack up nine tries in yet another rout at …
French rugby hopeful dies following on-pitch heart attack
A FRENCH TEENAGER has passed away after suffering a heart attack while playing rugby at the weekend. Nicolas Chauvin, 19, suffered the cardiac arrest while playing for the Stade Francais …
Sexton on song as Leinster hit their straps to blitz Bath at the Aviva
Leinster 42Bath 15 Ryan Bailey reports from the Aviva Stadium THIS WAS MUCH more like it from the European champions, as Leinster channelled all the frustrations of last week’s imperfections …
Who should start for Ireland at the Rugby World Cup?
THERE’S A LOT of rugby to be played between now and 22 September. A lot of form to hit dips and peaks, tonnes of players to be tackled, heaps of …