RUGBY GAMES ARE made up of countless moments that are all important to the outcome, but there are always a few that stick in the mind as being the real keys. Yesterday at Murrayfield, one of those impossible-to-overlook incidents arrived in the 69th minute, with Munster trailing Edinburgh 13-10 and defending in their own half….
Ireland 17 France 47 Ryan Bailey reports from Donnybrook ONE WONDERS HOW many of these ‘learning experiences’ must it take for Ireland to find a solution to the obvious defects which continue to hinder any tangible progress under Adam Griggs. There was so much to like about this Saturday night under the lights at Donnybrook….
Christian Brothers College 5 Presentation Brothers College 3 John O’Shea reports from Musgrave Park CHRISTIAN BROTHERS COLLEGE have secured Munster Senior Schools Cup glory for the 30th time in their history after defeating old foes Presentation Brothers College in a tense, but compelling, decider at Musgrave Park. This was the first time in 12 years…
The WWE Network will air a Mark Henry original documentary on Sunday, February 17 immediately following the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. Titled The Mark Henry Story, this documentary will take a look at the “incredible tale of strength, passion and the will to succeed” and will chronicle Henry’s journey inside the WWE. Now a WWE Hall…
DEFENDING SUPER RUGBY champions Canterbury Crusaders bounced back from a rare loss to down Wellington Hurricanes 32-8 in the New Zealand capital this morning. Normal service was resumed as the Crusaders scored four tries to one, making amends for a defeat to NSW Waratahs last week that broke a 19-match winning streak. The Crusaders scoreline…
FORMER IRELAND U20 hooker George McGuigan has been included in the England Saxons squad for their two-game tour of South Africa. A native of England, McGuigan played for Ireland at U18 and U20 levels, but has been included in the Ali Hepher-coached Saxons squad that will take on South Africa A on 10 June and 17…
Connacht 20Leinster 10 Murray Kinsella reports from Murrayfield CONNACHT COULDN’T HAVE secured their first-ever trophy in a more convincing and joyous fashion than this. Three superb tries, eight linebreaks, multiple stunning offloads and a muscular defence; Leinster couldn’t live with Pat Lam’s brilliant band of skillful brothers. Robbie Henshaw celebrates Connacht’s opening score with Tiernan…
IRELAND U20 CAPTAIN James Ryan has been named in the XV to face Wales tomorrow. Nigel Carolan’s side play their World Rugby U20 Championship opener at the Manchester City Academy Stadium [KO 5.30pm, TG4/Sky Sports]. Lansdowne and Leinster second row Ryan was said to be the side’s main injury concern as he was troubled by a calf…
John Fallon reports from Manchester IRELAND U20 OUT-HALF Bill Johnston, who kicked eleven points on his debut against Wales, reckons his side will have a right crack at reigning champions New Zealand when they take them on in the second pool game in the World Rugby U20 Championship. The Clonmel native finally made his U20…
Rory Keane reports from Port Elizabeth IT WAS A badly-needed boost for Irish sport after a traumatic few days across the globe. Nigel Carolan’s Ireland U20s side stormed into the final of the World Championship with a ruthless 37-7 demolition of Argentina on Monday night. Ireland’s U20s have a World Championship final on Saturday. Source:…