McKenzie coy on link to Irish job
Australian Ewen McKenzie says he has not had any contact from the IRFU, despite being linked with the Ireland job. Ewen McKenzie says he has had not any contact with the IRFU about replacing Declan...
View ArticleLynagh hopes O’Connell will lead the Lions
Michael Lynagh believes Munster captain Paul O’Connell (centre) is the man to lead the Lions in Australia. (Pic: PA) Former Wallaby legend Michael Lynagh, who played for Australia in its 2-1 series...
View ArticleNew coach Schmidt faces the press :: video
Joe Schmidt takes the reins on July 1. Joe Schmidt has welcomed the “super but intimidating” prospect of leading Ireland after being appointed head coach until 2016. Schmidt’s promotion from Leinster,...
View ArticleBrian O’Driscoll re-signs for one more year
Brian O’Driscoll has ended speculation over his future by agreeing a one-year contract extension with Ireland and Leinster. O’Driscoll was expected to conclude his 14-season professional career after...
View ArticleIoane’s court drama adds to Wallabies’ woes
Australian winger Digby Ioane will report to police authorities in Victoria after he failed to attend court over an assault charge relating to incident in Prahran in March. (Pic: PA) An eventful few...
View ArticleInjured Paul O’Connell will stay with tour
Paul O’Connell will travel with the British and Irish Lions squad for the remainder of the tour. (Pic: PA) British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has confirmed that Paul O’Connell will be...
View ArticleHorwill declares his innocence as IRB step in
Horwill: “There was no intent nor malice. I had no idea Alun was anywhere near my feet. That’s what I’m sticking by.” Australia captain James Horwill has offered a robust defence during extensive...
View ArticleBeale feels for Halfpenny over last-gasp miss
A dejected Leigh Halfpenny take stock after the Lions’ loss to the Wallabies in Melbourne. (Pic: PA) Kurtley Beale has offered sympathy to Leigh Halfpenny as Australia took their Test series against...
View ArticleIRFU draft in Kiwi Plumtree as forwards coach
Kiwi John Plumtree was named South African coach of the year in 2012. Ireland have appointed John Plumtree as their new forwards coach, the IRFU has announced. Plumtree has been head coach a...
View ArticleDominant Irish defeat England in Dublin
Ireland’s Robbie Henshaw gathers a high ball to score a crucial try against England at the Aviva Stadium. Pic: PA Ireland remain unbeaten in the Six Nations after a stirring defeat of England in...
View ArticleEngland coach’s Sexton jibe angers Irish camp
Ireland’s Mike McCarthy is tackled during the Six Nations clash againt England at Twickenham. England head coach Eddie Jones is to implement a self-imposed media blackout in response to the outcry over...
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