Schmidt's welcome to 'tough' Lions job, says Gatland with an eye on 2017 schedule
‘I’m not thinking about the Lions,’” says Warren Gatland after reeling off a chunk of the tour itinerary.
‘I’m not thinking about the Lions,’” says Warren Gatland after reeling off a chunk of the tour itinerary.
And maybe a bit more form in the bank wouldn’t go amiss either.
Pride and LGBTQ movements are being ruined by a descent into conformity and a fear of all things political, argues Leighanna Rose Walsh.
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Dublin is awash with colour today – and emotion.
We asked some well-known members of the LGBT community to tell us about their first experience.
Five policemen were among the injured.
Councillor Terry Shannon says it is not right to be flying a Yes flag but not a No one.
The head coach says Leinster ‘would back ourselves to go anywhere and beat anybody with our best lads.’
The Ireland and Munster legend was chatting to Ryan Tubridy on the RTÉ show.
The Munster head coach praised the ‘good character’ of his side during the win over Sale.
The film is about a group of gay and lesbian activists who supported striking miners in 1980s Britain.
Some aloe vera for that burn, stat.
Joe Schmidt’s coaching and expectation levels will lift the standards in the southern province.
Participants said awareness of gay rights was growing in Hong Kong.
The Candystripes endured cup final heartache yesterday but their manager is taking the positives.
The 33-year-old prop has played her last game for her country, finishing on 85 caps.
“The tide of history is on the side of same-sex marriage…”
There was a further silver for Team Northern Ireland’s Joe Fitzpatrick.
Irish journalist and director Laura Fletcher’ travelled to South Africa to research the treatment of local LGBT people; her award-winning film will be featured at this weekend’s GAZE Film Festival.
The Sydney Convicts are out to discredit stereotypes that gay people ‘can’t play tough sports like rugby’.
We are at a crossroads in Irish history. For the sake of the generations, we must demand equality with bravery, dignity – and pride.
The parade will start at the Garden Of Remembrance and finish at Merrion Square.
The LGBT festival takes place next month in Dublin, with the garda commissioner raising the possibility of the band taking part.
The province’s Kiwi head coach is confident his forwards can deal with the ‘behemoth’ Toulouse pack this weekend.
A total of 28 ministers are travelling abroad for the big day.
Bill de Blasio’s not taking part in city’s Fifth Avenue St Patrick’s Day parade due to the organisers’ ban on pro gay-rights messages.
The actress said that she was “tired of hiding” and “tired of lying by omission”.
The loosehead prop says Joe Schmidt’s side are keen not to let their emotional intensity slip.
I’m happy with who I am and I love this country – but I am not happy with how I get treated for how I live my life, writes Christopher Chong.
The Ulster wing crossed for a try against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium yesterday.
The Cork native paid a nice tribute to his family after putting Hull ahead at the KC Stadium.