Biarritz
# biarritz-olympique - Monday 29 April, 2013
Joe Schmidt named as new Ireland head coach
The New Zealander was officially confirmed to the new role by the IRFU today.
# biarritz-olympique - Sunday 28 April, 2013
‘Savage’ Heaslip back in Lions contention with vintage effort
The Ireland captain and wine connoisseur had Biarritz reeling at the RDS.
# biarritz-olympique - 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.
Column: Last chance at Lions saloon for Heaslip and Kearney
Former Leinster and Ireland player Shane Byrne believes Joe Schmidt can bolster the club’s trophy coffers before departing.
Your European rugby experience will include Ref Cam this weekend
Expect replays to be extra shaky on Sky this weekend
# biarritz-olympique - 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.
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.
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.
# biarritz-olympique - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
‘I’m just glad it’s not my department’ – Gibbes on Madigan-Sexton selection dilemma
The coach also dismissed criticism of new signing Zane Kirchner.
‘Leinster can take French lessons from Connacht’ – D’Arcy
The Irish centre believes Saturday’s Amlin Challenge Cup semi-final meeting with Biarritz will be a hugely physical game.
‘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.
# biarritz-olympique - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
O’Driscoll gives ringing endorsement to Schmidt ahead of IRFU decision
The centre has also backed the appointment of former Ireland teammate Keith Wood as part of the coaching interview panel.
# biarritz-olympique - Wednesday 5 December, 2012
Duffy sidelined again by hamstring jinx
Connacht will be without skipper Gavin Duffy for Friday’s Heineken Cup match against Biarritz.
# biarritz-olympique - Tuesday 8 May, 2012
Nigel Owens to ref Leinster v Ulster in the Heineken Cup final
Welsh ref took charge of Leinster’s Heineken Cup win in 2009.
# biarritz-olympique - Thursday 10 November, 2011
Back to the future: here’s your Heineken Cup pool preview, part 3
The Road to London begins tomorrow, so here’s the third and final part of Whiff of Cordite’s tournament preview. How will Connacht fare in their debut season?



































