Former Blackrock winger Artemyev to captain Russia at Rugby World Cup
Artemyev is one of eight survivors from the country’s debut World Cup appearance eight years ago.
Artemyev is one of eight survivors from the country’s debut World Cup appearance eight years ago.
Wales also passed on their respects to everyone affected by the events in New Zealand.
The Leinster hooker was named in Ireland’s number two shirt for the clash in Sydney.
The out-half needed some physio attention at the Aviva Stadium today, but returned to finish out the session, according to the captain.
Ireland captain Rory Best has been impressed by Jordan Larmour’s impact on the squad.
Dundalk skipper Stephen O’Donnell says the champions are driven by doubts from their detractors.
The Ulster number 10 played more Test minutes than Sexton last year despite sitting out the Six Nations.
Stephen Moore has had a busy week catching up with his long lost cousins.
Ahead of his third time leading Ireland, the Corkman wasn’t about to get soppy over the honour.
Entering the third of four internationals refereed by Jerome Garces, the new Ireland captain has a clear message at the breakdown.
The three-time All-Ireland winner will lead the side out on 21 November.
Injury to the Ulster man made for a funereal atmosphere immediately after today’s Captain’s Run in Cardiff.
All the action from a different angle.
Ian Keatley looks to be in decent goal-kicking form.
Ireland’s tighthead prop is a ‘piano mover’ and a guitar player.
The boys in green have managed it before and can do so again says the Warwickshire player.
It’s kinda like the scene with the water in Jurassic Park.
Rob Penney’s men went through a gentle captain’s run ahead of Sunday’s semi final with Toulon.
‘We were just cold, waiting on him to get out there’, joked Jamie Heaslip.
The Wexford man is back in the centre for Ireland after missing the Waikato wipeout.
Declan Fitzpatrick is back in Belfast, meaning Michael Bent is in line for matchday 23 inclusion.
No more dice rolling for Irish coach Declan Kidney but most supporters would not be averse to a game of stuck in the mud against New Zealand.
A tour of the earthquake-hit city puts things into perspective for Kevin McLaughlin and his teammates ahead of All Blacks battle.
Absent Ireland skipper is recovering from shoulder surgery.
Trap may have to plan without skipper Robbie Keane after the final session at Gannon Park before departure for Skopje this afternoon.
Dubliner will become most-capped Ireland captain when he leads out home side at the Aviva Stadium tonight.