Since making his debut as a wing in 2008, Jamie Roberts has gone on to play in 63 Tests for Wales and tour with the Lions on two occasions. In…
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Bernard Jackman revives Grenoble
The former Ireland hooker is hoping to propel Grenoble up the Top 14 table with a fresh approach and a few new signings
George Ford picks five of the best 10s in the game
A former IRB Junior Player of the Year, Bath lynchpin and second top points scorer in the Aviva Premiership Rugby this year, George Ford also made his England debut in…
Who should coach the Lions in 2017?
Charlie Morgan picks his coaching team and Test 23 for the New Zealand tour
Argentina 17-23 Ireland: The Verdict
The positives Ireland’s set piece dominated that of Argentina, a side who are renowned for being tough up front. The second Test’s stats show that Ireland won 11 of their…
Argentina v Ireland: Schmidt reinstates the cavalry
JOE SCHMIDT has reinforced his team with Leinster’s RaboDirect Pro12 winners for Ireland’s second Test against Argentina on Saturday. Schmidt had always intended to give all of the 29 players…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Captain Fantastic England skipper Chris Robshaw had a stunning game against New Zealand on Saturday and oh-so-nearly led his team to a famous victory against all the odds.…
Argentina 17-29 Ireland: The Verdict
Ireland won in Argentina for the first time Ireland made eight changes to the team that won the Six Nations in Paris earlier this season, yet they won their first…
Ireland v Argentina: Schmidt backs inexperience
IRELAND have never won a Test match in Argentina, but that hasn’t stopped Joe Schmidt from resting many of Leinster’s RaboDirect Pro12 finalists and selecting an inexperienced side to face…