He words matter. There has been huge controversy within Munster rugby over the appointment of Roger Randle, who is due to take over as a senior coach from Mike Prendergast ahead of next season. In 1997, the New Zealander was accused of rape while in Durban with the Hurricanes for a game against the Sharks. […]

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‘Give it to Lowe, ffs Quinny!’ James Lowe delivered another attacking masterclass for Ireland in their 36-0 win over Italy, at Aviva Stadium. Lowe ended up with a try – his 13th for Ireland – and made 116 metres off 13 carries, which included four clean breaks. His missile of a left boot was key, […]

2 years ago

“Its an enormous honour for him.” Back in 2016, Josh van der Flier stood on a landing spot, outside the England press room, at Twickenham, overlooking a gym the senior players often use. Ireland had lost 21-10 to England, and it was a ruthless job by a team that Eddie Jones had quickly turned around […]

4 years ago

Rugby referee Nigel Owens has defended his decision to have a word with Simon Zebo after his pre-try fingerpoint towards Ulster full-back Michael Lowry in Racing’s 44-12 win over the northern province last weekend. Zebo ran in the fifth try of a 32-point victory in Paris but angered some of the Ulster players when he […]

8 years ago

Former Ireland internationals Luke Fitzgerald and Alan Quinlan have picked their combined Munster and Leinster team from the professional era. The two provinces will play each other this Saturday at the Aviva Stadium in the second round of the interprovincial derbies with both sides entering the game in good form following respective wins over Connacht […]

8 years ago

Well said. It was always going to be a hostile reception for Ireland in Sydney. Joe Schmidt’s men walked out on the pitch at the Allianz Stadium confident of taking down the Wallabies in the series decider. Australian fans could be excused for their partisanship, but there are always those who take it too far. […]

8 years ago