Ireland 14England 19 Garry Ringrose was impressive with ball in hand for Ireland at outside centre. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO Click Here: Celtic soccer tracksuit NIGEL CAROLAN’S IRELAND U20s lost for this first time in the 2015 Six Nations as England powered to a 19-14 win in Donnybrook thanks in part to their strong second-half showing….
AFTER AN INJURY-interrupted start to his professional rugby career, back row Conor Gilsenan had a decision to make. As a member of the Leinster academy, he was part of Leinster A’s British and Irish Cup-winning team but a combination of injuries and strength in depth in the back row limited his opportunities with the senior…
Murray Kinsella reports from the Millenium Stadium O’Connell speaks to his Ireland team during their captain’s run in Cardiff this afternoon. Source: Billy Stickland/INPHO PAUL JEREMIAH O’CONNELL, a legend of Irish rugby and soon to be a 100-cap man. Tomorrow in Cardiff, the 35-year-old reaches that much-discussed milestone and this afternoon he admitted “it’s a nice…
GEORGE HOOK WILL offer his views on Six Nations action to the country for the final time this weekend. The veteran pundit will bow out after the tournament finale on Saturday. But despite young pretenders like Shane Horgan, Ronan O’Gara and Conor O’Shea ensuring the future of rugby punditry in Montrose remains bright, Hook insists…
Source: RTÉ Sport/YouTube TOM MCGURK AND George Hook waved goodbye to TV punditry in fitting circumstances at the weekend, as they analysed quite possibly the most enthralling and unpredictable day in Six Nations history. Ireland were crowned champions ultimately, after a few hours of near non-stop drama. The RTÉ promo above consequently captures some of…
WHEN GLOUCESTER’S GAME with Connacht kicks off tonight, the best club rugby weekend of the year will be officially underway. The biggest game for Irish rugby takes place at the Aviva tomorrow when Leinster host Bath, and the visitors have named a very strong side for the clash. Mike Ford has a backline full of…
PAT LAM GOT the favour he was asking Munster for in last night’s Pro12 game, but must be wondering when Connacht will get the rub of the green in their own fixture. The former Samoan captain stuck firmly to the facts of the case when asked to assess a potentially-decisive incident when Connacht trailed by…
IT IS EXPECTED that Toulon will officially confirm the signing of Australian out-half Quade Cooper before the end of the season, as their policy of recruiting world superstars shows no signs of abating. Quade Cooper is almost certain to be wearing Toulon colours next season. Source: James Crombie/INPHO The 27-year-old playmaker was present at Stade…
Riders in the EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Steeplechase clear a fence at Punchestown. Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO HomeVeteran centre Gordon D’Arcyhas announced that he will retire from rugby after this year’s World Cup.With Ruby Walsh on board, Faugheenromped to victory in the Punchestown Champion hurdleTipperary stalwart Paul Curran has called time on his hurling career.The Gaelic…
TWICE IN CONTROL of the game as the end of the halves approached, Munster finished up with a draw on Saturday against Ulster when a win had looked extremely likely. In an earlier piece, we looked at the Tommy Bowe try just before half time that meant Munster’s 9-3 lead became a 10-9 deficit at…