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 …
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‘To wear the All Black jersey you have to play in New Zealand’ — NZRU not following Australian lead
Click:dragon dance costume THE NEW ZEALAND Rugby Union (NZRU) has no plans to follow Australia’s example and allow foreign-based players to pull on the All …
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
Click:impeller machining 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 …
The Barbarians have announced three exciting names to face Ireland
THE BARBARIANS HAVE announced that Rene Ranger, David Smith and Joe Rokocoko will be part of their squad to face Ireland and England next month. The …
The sporting week through a lens – here’s 20 of our favourite images from the past seven days
Michael O’Leary pretends to throw water on racegoers Tyler Bleyendaal Brendan Hyland in the pool Sam Hidalgo-Clyne during Friday’s Challenge Cup final Mark Walsh celebrates …
The red card Sergio Parisse picked up last weekend highlights one of rugby’s daftest laws
STADE FRANCAIS FURTHER cemented their place in the Top 14 playoffs over the weekend after a hard-fought 28-19 win away to their neighbours Racing Metro. …
An away semi-final doesn’t daunt Munster but injury concerns stack up for Anthony Foley
Click:impeller machining SINCE THEIR EARLY elimination from Europe, Munster have been able to concentrate their efforts on the Guinness Pro12 and with just one game …
SANZAR looking to replace TMO with a new ‘referee bunker’
Click:Nail polish Bottles SANZAR ARE CONSIDERING implementing a new ‘referee’s bunker’ to replace the TMO system in Super Rugby. The new system, currently being trialled …
World Rugby are clamping down on the laws ahead of RWC2015
Click:custom throw pillows EARLIER THIS YEAR, World Rugby got its quadrennial law review process underway with a view towards possible tweaks to the lawbook before the …