MUNSTER’S Keith Earls will fill Brian O’Driscoll’s famous No 13 shirt for Ireland against Wales on Sunday afternoon. Ireland’s legendary skipper O’Driscoll is ruled out for the entire RBS 6…
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Donnacha Ryan’s journey from hurler to rugby player
By Katie Field, Rugby World Writer I DOUBT that many international rugby players have learned about the game with the help of a Subbuteo football set, but Donnacha Ryan has…
Ireland name Six Nations squads
The Ireland team management today announced squads for both the senior Ireland team and the upcoming O2 Ireland Wolfhounds game as preparations begin for the 2012 RBS 6 Nations Championship.…
Magic moment: Brian O’Driscoll try for 2001 Lions
THE LIONS don’t travel Australia for another 18 months, but it’s a good enough excuse to delve into the archives and remember the fabulous try scored by Brian O’Driscoll on…
IRFU new player policy favours home grown talent
The Irish Rugby Football Union today announced some refinements to its professional player contract policy to further support the national succession strategy for the Ireland team to come into effect…
Paul Wallace looks at O’Driscoll’s replacements
For 12 years there has been no interest in any Irish No 13 bar Brian O’Driscoll. All of a sudden, with O’Driscoll facing six months out after shoulder surgery, a…
NSW to host three British Lions fixtures
New South Wales will host three matches – including a game against the HSBC Waratahs and the third and final Test – when the British and Irish Lions make their…
Rebels welcome the Lions to Melbourne
Melbourne Rebels CEO, Steven Boland, has welcomed today’s announcement that will see Melbourne host two matches, including one of three Tests, when the British and Irish Lions make their long-awaited…
Barbarians v Australia – preview
You never know what to expect when the Barbarians come to town – but this weekend’s Killik Cup clash against Australia at Twickenham contains more uncertainties than usual, writes Alan…
South African trio line-up for Help for Heroes challenge
Former Springbok AJ Venter and future stars of South African rugby Andries Strauss and Sias Ebersohn, will take the field for the ‘Heroes Rugby Challenge’ at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday…