Thursday 2 May, 2013
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans gets his Lions digs in early
The Kiwi expects nothing new from Warren Gatland’s men, all the way down to putting pressure on referees.
Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Lions winger Maitland looking forward to beating cousin Quade Cooper
Ever since he lost a race against his older cousin, 19 years ago, the Scottish winger has been plotting revenge.
Schmidt has a blank piece of paper for his coaching ticket say IRFU
The current Leinster coach will try not to raid the province for too much.
Tommy Bowe goes all ‘Uncle Rico’ in meat-throwing Lions party
The Ulster winger paid tribute to Napolean Dynamite after learning of his selection to Warren Gatland’s squad.
7 of the best, worst and most bewildering Lions squad decisions
Selecting Sam Warburton is a smart move but where are Best, Robshaw and Visser?
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Gatland reveals Jonny Wilkinson turned down Lions Tour offer
A commitment to his club, Toulon, and fitness concerns saw the Englishman step back from the selection picture.
Leicester confirm Matt O’Connor has held coach talks with Leinster
Leicester Tigers coach Matt O’Connor is tipped for the role but Les Kiss could also be in the running.
‘Incredible, an accolade very few players achieve’: Sam Warburton
The Welshman led his country to the World Cup semis in 2011 but has been overshadowed recently by compatriot Justin Tipuric.
As it happened: British and Irish Lions squad announcement
Warren Gatland made the call and nine Irishmen answered.
Sparks to fly as Jamie Carragher joins Gary Neville on Sky Sports next season
Some viewers will be hoping for subtitles when ‘Carra’ goes off on one. Others will understand him perfectly well.
Meet the teenage cage fighter that’s dreaming of UFC glory
The Northern Irish youngster has been training alongside Conor McGregor and Cathal Pendred for the past year.
‘The lads had me on their shoulders, on a King’s Chair, in Copenhagen Airport’
Former Munster and Ireland flanker David Wallace tells us all about the nerves around Lions selection day.
When Cheika left there were doubts but we pushed on – McLaughlin
The flanker is hoping his Leinster teammates can give Joe Schmidt the perfect send-off.
O’Mahony was Ireland’s best 6 Nations player but he won’t be a Lion
The former England and Lions centre Jeremy Guscott also has some bad news for England captain Chris Robshaw.
Monday 29 April, 2013
Disaster strikes twice for Bray as Cork City snatch late win
Wanderers were en-route for a valuable home win when Ian Turner and referee Tom Connolly intervened.
6 of the best and a Benteke hat-trick for Villa as Di Canio fumes
‘Two wins in a row is not enough to stay up,” said the Sunderland manager after his side was thumped 6-1.
Lions legend ‘Geech’ wants Paul O’Connell to travel to Oz
The former Scotland player and coach has been involved on seven Lions tours.
Andre Agassi is 43 today and he still knows how to throw down
Chang, Sampras, Courier, McEnroe and the master blaster from Vegas – America doesn’t produce ‘em like they used to.
O’Connell and O’Driscoll vital for Irish success – Joe Schmidt
The new Ireland coach is eager to keep the forward and backline stars in the green jersey.
Joe Schmidt named as new Ireland head coach
The New Zealander was officially confirmed to the new role by the IRFU today.
David Beckham can’t believe it as he sees red in France
The Englishman’s sending off was for a sterner challenge than the flick that earned him marching orders at World Cup ’98 in the same country.
Sunday 28 April, 2013
Opinion: IRFU show Schmidt who’s boss before big announcement
The Leinster coach has now set three deadlines but he is being made to wait.
Open thread: Who do you want as your Lions out-half?
Warren Gatland has two excellent options to start at 10 but there is room for one more.
‘Savage’ Heaslip back in Lions contention with vintage effort
The Ireland captain and wine connoisseur had Biarritz reeling at the RDS.
Saturday 27 April, 2013
Reaction: Double dream alive for Leinster after 5-try rout
Jamie Heaslip and Cian Healy will have surely impressed watching Lions coaches Rowntree and Jenkins.
‘One more year’ – Leinster fans serenade try-scorer O’Driscoll
Supporters at the RDS broke into a rousing chorus for their inspirational centre following his second-half try.
As it happened: Leinster v Biarritz, Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final
If Joe Schmidt’s side could defeat the two-time Heineken Cup finalists they would set up a winner-takes-all clash with Stade Francais.
Cork Con survive St Mary’s fightback to capture Bateman Cup
A Robert Clune try set the side from The Rebel County on their way to victory.
10 Heineken Cup semis in 13 years for old-stager Ronan O’Gara
The Munster man has gone all the way just twice.
Friday 26 April, 2013
‘It is unfair for people to criticise Sexton for moving to France’
The last time Biarritz prop Ben Broster was at the RDS his side beat Leinster 52-23.
Munster ‘more vicious’ than Toulouse but Clermont call on ‘thug’ Bonnaire
Thomas Domingo pays credit to Paul O’Connell and his pack for ‘eating’ Harlequins at The Stoop.
‘I really want to learn from what has happened’: Suarez won’t appeal 10-match ban
Liverpool’s star striker may not return to Premier League action until October.
Sexton starts at 10 for Leinster, Madigan partners O’Driscoll
Jamie Heaslip and Kevin McLaughlin get starts against Biarritz but Gordon D’Arcy and Sean O’Brien are out.
James Downey targeting another hit-filled Heineken Cup weekend
The Munster centre has Wesley Fofana and Regan King in his sights.
Leinster look to shore up the wings as they eye Amlin Final
Joe Schmidt’s men have a strong home record but Biarritz pride themselves as record-breakers.
10 years after Croke Park spectacular, Special Olympics dreams still coming true
The organisation is appealing to the public to give generously on its annual collection day.
Thursday 25 April, 2013
Open thread: Who do you want as your Lions scrum-half?
Wales’ Mike Phillips looks a certainty to start against the Wallabies but he will need some back-up.
‘I believe in loyalty but there’s times when you can’t trust anyone’ – crisis in Oz
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans must be pulling his Kiwi hair out as his players court controversy on a weekly basis.
Wednesday 24 April, 2013
‘It’s sometimes nice to be tackled when you have the ball’ – BOD on dump tackle
The Leinster star has left citing debates to the league officials and is focusing on Biarritz.
Tuesday 23 April, 2013
Injuries thwart Munster: Howlett and O’Callaghan out, O’Mahony doubtful
Decisions of selecting the Ireland flanker and centre James Downey will be made later in the week.
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