‘I’ve beaten myself up enough’: Schmidt coy on future plans as he plans for Sunday decision
IRELAND HEAD COACH Joe Schmidt says he will finalise his future plans on Sunday, as his IRFU contract enters its final year. The New Zealander, …
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‘It taught me to enjoy rugby because there’s a lot of worse jobs you could be doing’
MAKING THE MOVE to Connacht wasn’t too big a deal for Gavin Thornbury, who knows the west well. He spent a couple of summers at …
Connacht take their chances against Cheetahs for clean sweep of South African tour
Toyota Cheetahs 17Connacht 21 CONNACHT WILL RETURN to Ireland with their heads held high after becoming just the third visiting team to win both matches …
Joe Schmidt named Philips Sports Manager of the Year for the second time
JOE SCHMIDT’S ROLE in masterminding Ireland’s most successful season has been recognised, after the Kiwi was named Philips Sports Manager of the Year for 2018. …
Leinster confirm Champions Cup game will go ahead as Storm Deirdre hits Dublin
IT’S GAME ON in Dublin this evening, despite stormy weather hitting the capital. Heineken Champions Cup holders Leinster welcome Bath to the Aviva Stadium for …
Munster and Leinster set for heavyweight showdown at sold-out Thomond
THIS IS HOW it should be. As fervent the atmosphere and intensity is at a near-capacity Aviva Stadium, a festive renewal of battle lines between …
Leinster’s James Lowe to miss crucial Toulouse tie after two-week ban
LEINSTER’S JAMES LOWE has been handed a two-week ban for the incident which saw him red-carded during the defeat to Munster in the Guinness Pro14 …
Leinster show their champion mettle to topple Toulouse in thrilling RDS battle
Leinster 29Toulouse 13 Ryan Bailey reports from the RDS SIMPLY STUNNING. THIS was Leinster — the champions of Europe — at their outstanding big-game best. …
Ulster Rugby vow to ‘robustly investigate any complaints’ after Simon Zebo says he was abused by fans
Click:custom pet wedding keepsake ULSTER RUGBY SAY they will investigate ‘any complaints’ of racism from supporters, in the wake of yesterday’s game with Racing 92 …
Sexton back running as Ireland set off for Portugal training camp
IRELAND OUT-HALF Johnny Sexton will step up his training intensity in Portugal this week as Joe Schmidt’s squad begin preparations for their Six Nations opener …