Zebo and TOD return for Munster as Connacht name Marmion and Carty
MUNSTER HEAD COACH Anthony Foley has welcomed Ireland internationals Simon Zebo, Felix Jones and Tommy O’Donnell back into his starting XV for tomorrow’s Guinness Pro12 …
Kearney disappointed with Leinster’s final quarter after ‘clinical’ hour against Bath
LEINSTER FULLBACK ROB Kearney praised his side for a ‘clinical’ 60 minutes which helped them overcome Bath in yesterday’s Champions Cup quarter final at the …
An English rugby league legend is making the big switch to union
EVEN IF IT isn’t Sonny Bill Williams or Sam Burgess making the switch, it is always interesting when a big name jumps from rugby league …
How we rated Leinster after squeezing past Bath in the Champions Cup quarter-final
Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO Rob Kearney – 5 Was beaten for pace by George Ford for the opening try, wasted a good counter-attacking opportunity with a …
Familiar stage, but an unfamiliar feeling for underdogs Leinster
LEO CULLEN STARTED by raising an eyebrow to a quote from Brian O’Driscoll. Minutes later, Sean Cronin found himself comparing his current employers to Connacht. …
Munster cult hero Holland will be coaching in Super Rugby from next year
THE HURRICANES HAVE announced that former Munster centre Jason Holland will join their coaching staff for the 2016 season. Holland and Dominic Crotty on the …
Against the Head decide Ronan O’Gara is Ireland’s best pro-era out-half
RTÉ’S AGAINST THE Head are currently putting together the best Irish rugby XV from the professional era. We know most of the backs at this …
‘To wear the All Black jersey you have to play in New Zealand’ — NZRU not following Australian lead
THE NEW ZEALAND Rugby Union (NZRU) has no plans to follow Australia’s example and allow foreign-based players to pull on the All Black jersey. The …
Munster product O’Shea powering Warriors’ drive for Premiership promotion
FROM UNDERAGE SUCCESS to academy deal to development contract to fringe squad member to Pro12 regular; the professional pathway in Irish rugby is well worn …
200 not out for Heaslip – Here are the Ulster and Leinster teams for tomorrow’s inter-pro
Updated 19.20 JAMIE HEASLIP WILL join Leinster’s elite 200 club when he captains the province in their sold-out clash with Ulster tomorrow. The back row …