Brad Thorn
# brad-thorn - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
Running up that hill: The oldest players in sport
With David Beckham holding out for a recall, we look at some of sporting stars who defied their twilight years to perform on the biggest stage.
# brad-thorn - Sunday 23 December, 2012
Leinster have been bullied in their last 3 games – Keith Wood
The former Ireland and Munster captain believes the European champions are lost without Brian O’Driscoll.
# brad-thorn - Friday 26 October, 2012
Leinster’s Browne happy with second coming ahead of Cardiff test
Stepping into the role left vacant by All Black Brad Thorn was never going to be easy but the 32-year-old has staked his claim.
# brad-thorn - Wednesday 3 October, 2012
Eric Elwood: If I won Euromillions I’d sign Richie McCaw myself
The Connacht coach would love to draft in the All Black captain but admits he may have to find a blank cheque.
# brad-thorn - Monday 24 September, 2012
Brian O’Driscoll rules out retirement and targets World Cup success
The inspirational captain has called on his teammates to go on a winning streak and bring some passion back to the green jersey.
# brad-thorn - Wednesday 29 August, 2012
Thorn exit will not hamper Leinster – Cullen
The Blues’ captain can’t wait to get stuck into a new season with a freshly stocked second row.
# brad-thorn - Friday 8 June, 2012
Ireland’s Call: You asked, O’Driscoll and Kidney answered
We put some some of your questions to the Irish coach and captain ahead of the first Test – here is what they had to say.
# brad-thorn - Wednesday 6 June, 2012
Summer Tour Diary: Ma’a Nonu’s Irish impersonation – “Tanks a million!”
What do you do when you have just won a World Cup? Ma’a went to Japan while Sonny Bill won a heavyweight boxing championship.
# brad-thorn - Tuesday 5 June, 2012
Summer Tour Diary: All Blacks talk up O’Driscoll, Kearney and not much else
Eoin Reddan is amazed by Tiger Woods’ winning charge and Simon Zebo sticks out ‘like a sore thumb’.
# brad-thorn - Sunday 3 June, 2012
Dan Carter returns as New Zealand name seven uncapped players in squad to face Ireland
Richie McCaw will captain the All Blacks for the three-Test series against the Irish, writes Patrick McCarry in New Zealand.
# brad-thorn - Sunday 27 May, 2012
As it happened: Leinster v Ospreys, Pro12 final
We went minute-by-minute as Leinster sought a second trophy in eight days, but in their way stood Shane Williams and the Ospreys.
# brad-thorn - Monday 21 May, 2012
‘A massively proud moment for me’: Kearney reflects on Player of the Year award
The full-back has paid credit to his teammates while his coach at Leinster, Joe Schmidt, believes focus will not be a problem for the Pro12 Final on Sunday.
# brad-thorn - Saturday 19 May, 2012
Ratings: We mark the Leinster and Ulster players out of 10
The pace was frantic and there were some superb individual performances but who did we rate as the game’s top dogs?
Report: All hail the kings as Leinster retain their European Cup crown
Our man Niall Kelly was at Twickenham to witness a dominant display by the now three-time Heineken Cup winners.
# brad-thorn - Thursday 17 May, 2012
Brad Thorn eyeing historic world rugby treble with victory in London
The Kiwi lock could become the first player to win the Rugby World Cup, Heineken Cup and Super Rugby titles.
# brad-thorn - Saturday 12 May, 2012
As it happened: Leinster v Glasgow, Pro12 semi-final
We’re live from the RDS with minute-by-minute updates as Leinster bid to book a place in the Pro12 final alongside the Ospreys. The Warriors stand in their way.
# brad-thorn - Saturday 5 May, 2012
Welsh star Charteris tips impressive Leinster to retain Heineken Cup
The Dragons captain spoke glowingly about Joe Schmidt’s men ahead of this evening’s RaboDirect PRO12 encounter.
# brad-thorn - Friday 27 April, 2012
Clermont v Leinster: 3 key battles to decide European Cup clash
We look at the main areas that Joe Schmidt’s men will graft for an advantage to make the final in Twickenham.
# brad-thorn - Saturday 7 April, 2012
As it happened: Leinster v Cardiff, Heineken Cup
A semi-final against Clermont or Saracens in Twickenham awaited the winners of this crucial knock-out clash.
The heat is on: Leinster under pressure to perform
A nice trip across the Irish Sea can lift all the pressure off the Cardiff Blues. Leinster are heavy favourites and to keep focus they have had to protest against any talk of ‘no hope’ for their guests.
# brad-thorn - Friday 6 April, 2012
Leinster versus Cardiff: 3 key battles for the quarter-final clash
Scrum and breakdown will be key at the Aviva but can Brian O’Driscoll shimmy through the Jamie Roberts sized gap in Cardiff’s midfield
# brad-thorn - Saturday 31 March, 2012
Who’s the boss? Leinster seek to assert themselves on unwelcome territory
Time to lace up the business boots for Brian O’Driscoll, Keith Earls & co – It’s business time.
# brad-thorn - Friday 30 March, 2012
Pro12 Cheat Sheet: your guide to the weekend’s rugby action
Before the immovable object meets the unstoppable force in Thomond Park tomorrow night, we’ve got Ulster and Connacht’s games to look forward to.
# brad-thorn - Monday 26 March, 2012
Bring out the big guns! Leinster fighting fit for Munster trip
Props Nathan White and Jamie Hagan are Leinster’s two main injury worries ahead of Saturday’s trip to Thomond.
# brad-thorn - Friday 23 March, 2012
Soldiering on: Schmidt hails returning duo despite loss
A controversial finish ended a 20 game unbeaten run for Leinster who now have added injury trouble leading into a crucial fortnight.
As it happened: Leinster v Ospreys, Pro12
We went minute-by-minute as Brian O’Driscoll made his much anticipated return from injury for Leinster against tough Welsh opposition.
# brad-thorn - Thursday 22 March, 2012
Pro12: Leinster bolstered by star quartet
Leinster have named their team to face the Ospreys at the RDS tomorrow and it includes some big, big names.
# brad-thorn - Tuesday 13 March, 2012
Thorn to make Leinster bow against Connacht
The World Cup-winning All Black will get his first taste of interprovincial action at Old Belvedere RFC tomorrow.
# brad-thorn - Wednesday 7 March, 2012
WATCH: Brad Thorn’s first Leinster interview
The 37-year-old World Cup winner is looking forward to renewing some old rivalries in this season’s Heineken Cup.
Leinster sign New Zealand World Cup winner Thorn
The province have announced the signing of the veteran international on a short-term deal.
# brad-thorn - Thursday 13 October, 2011
McCaw and Dagg among starters to face Australia
All Blacks coach Graham Henry has made a number of changes from the side that beat Argentina in last weekend’s quarter-final.
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