Best relieved as Ireland lift the pressure with hammering of Italy
‘It’s nice to be in a changing room where boys are enjoying themselves.’
‘It’s nice to be in a changing room where boys are enjoying themselves.’
Captain Rory Best says Ireland struggled when France changed their props and scrum tactics.
‘You’re either going to get back to being strong and fast and powerful again or you’re not. And that makes the decision for you.’
The flanker is not often spoken of as captaincy material, but would jump at the chance if it was offered.
The number eight hopes his team can win supporters back over in the coming weeks.
Joe Schmidt has a number of contenders to select from ahead of the Six Nations.
The Ireland-qualified back row isn’t a fan of doing too much talking.
The powerful back row is now qualified to play for Ireland.
The Ivorian reveals the info in his soon-to-be-released autobiography.
The 25-year-old was always a leader during his youth and his departure was a blow to South African rugby.
The 34-year-old is expected to retire after New Zealand’s World Cup final against Australia tomorrow.
The Ireland squad have been watching more rugby than ever in what is a superb World Cup.
Kevin McLaughlin will lead Leo Cullen’s side in the opening months of the season.
Defence coach Kurt McQuilkin has also extended his contract to two years.
We are through the looking glass now.
Leinster’s Sean O’Brien is at number eight for tomorrow’s clash with Scotland.
Sean O’Brien says the Ireland prop as maintained a positive attitude during rehab.
The Irish captain was content with a ‘good, solid’ performance in Cardiff.
It’s been a busy day for the Reds.
The All Blacks captain says coming back from a concussion in 2004 was a difficult time.
What motivates Kerry captain Kieran Donaghy?
There are thousands of soldiers involved in the rescue operation.
Andy Wood’s men take on Lansdowne in the Ulster Bank League Division 1A final this weekend.
The captain has been arrested.
Colin O’Riordan helped the Premier team to glory in last night’s final against Cork.
The captain personally welcomed passengers onto the plane as they walked on and told them he would get them safely to their destination.
Prosecutors had branded him a ‘reckless idiot’.
The Waterford native was an obvious choice given her experience at the highest level.
The Munster captain was understandably gutted after his side’s defeat to Saracens on Saturday.
Limerick’s captain on THAT foul on Richie Power.
The Ireland number eight suffered a shoulder injury two weekends ago against Ulster.
And they’ve turned to their goalkeeper to lead them.
The Leinster captain was forced off in the first half against Ulster last weekend.
The eastern province’s captain says his side are being pushed to be less ‘robotic’ by their Australian coach.
The number eight is confident that his side can turn things around before the return leg against Harlequins.
Kelly captained Tipperary to glory in 2010.
‘They are number three in the world now, a spot that we’ve held for most of the year,’ says the Wallabies openside.
O’Sullivan joins men from Kerry, Roscommon, Cavan, Mayo, Galway, Dublin and Tyrone as a player who has lifted Sam Maguire more than once.
The Kiwi head coach was enthused by the excellence of Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton in the halfbacks.
The Ireland No. 8 gave an open and accurate analysis of his side’s performance at the RDS.