Rugby - Thursday 16 May, 2013
Freshness and faith push Schmidt into selection risks
Brian O’Driscoll was no deemed fit enough, but the Kiwi has opted to hold some other big names in reserve.
A personal decision, but O’Driscoll playing on is great for Irish rugby
As long as you’re happy with your performance and appetite for the game, retirement can be pushed down the road, writes David Wallace.
“In all the world, I’ve never seen anyone like him” – O’Driscoll’s year in quotes
Talk of Brian O’Driscoll’s retirement has been commonplace since the Rugby World Cup in 2011.
Brian O’Driscoll signs on for 1 more year with Leinster and Ireland
Ring the church bells, bake a cake, take the day off work — this is amazing news.
According to Jamie Heaslip, it’s the Irish and British Lions
The Ireland captain could be on to something.
‘Toulon are all about pressure’: Hines expects no favours in bid for 2nd Heineken medal
“Yeah, you could say it’s going to be physical” Said the ex-Leinster lock in glib mood..
Rugby - Wednesday 15 May, 2013
That’s not a gym session, this is a gym session – Lions edition
Because every single one of us at TheScore.ie looks like Mike Phillips.
Your first official Lions tour photo is here
And we want to know just how many of them are photoshopped in?
The ‘Munster Haka’ and 6 other classic Doug Howlett moments
As the Munster star retires, we look at his best bits.
Rugby - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
In pictures: Warren Gatland’s Lions squad are put through their paces
Paul O’Connell and Conor Murray were among those who took part in what looked an intense session at the gym.
Sexton disappointed Wilkinson not on Lions tour
He said he had no thought of taking it easy with Leinster to spare himself a further injury
Shoulder injury forces record-breaker Howlett to retire
The Munster and All Black legend has undergone shoulder surgery and has retired on medical advice.
Cutting it tight: Bowe eager for involvement before Lions Tests
The Ulster wing is grateful for the confidence Warren Gatland has shown in him.
Rugby - Monday 13 May, 2013
Check out TG4′s spectacular tribute to Jonny Sexton and Isa Nacewa
The channel made a video to mark the players’ imminent departures.
Cup absentees could get Lions boost – Warren Gatland
Those players not involved in those club finals — like Leinster and Ulster — will be the ones who will face the Barbarians in Hong Kong.
Brian O’Driscoll hoping to be fit for Amlin decider, says Warren Gatland
And the Lions coach reckons BOD will make the flight to Oz.
Troubled Wallaby Beale to stand down indefinitely, miss Lions tests
Amid reports of alcohol-related issues, the ARU said Beale, would enter a private health facility to undertake counselling.
8 things your smartphone makes you do
The phones and their pesky data made us do it. Swear.
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Kevin McLaughlin’s eye does not look good
McLaughlin is one of Leinster’s injury concerns ahead of Friday night’s Amlin Cup final.
Ulster have home dressing room option for Pro12 Final at Leinster’s RDS
Mark Anscombe’s men could turf the Blues into the ‘Away’ shed on 25 May.
Rugby - Sunday 12 May, 2013
Crazy brawls, 3 red cards as French rugby match turns into Royal Rumble
Check out these ridiculous scenes from the final minutes of Pau v La Rochelle in the Pro D2 semi-finals.
Aussie outhalf James O’Connor gets knocked into next week
Brian O’Driscoll and Jamie Roberts will be licking their Lions lips.
‘Munster are like Freddie Krueger — they keep coming back at you’
Former Leinster and Ireland prop Paul Wallace was impressed with the province in this season’s Heineken Cup.
Lions worry for Australia’s James O’Connor after shoulder injury
The 22-year-old will be out of action until the end of the month after receiving a blow against Auckland Blues.
O’Driscoll and D’Arcy major fitness worries for Amlin Cup Final
The outside and inside centres are suffering from respective back and calf injuries.
Jonah Lomu, a rugby career that was all too brief
The former All-Black star turns 37 today and we look back at his thrilling, if far too short, career.
Anscombe plans another blitzkrieg start for Pro12 final showdown
Ulster dominated Scarlets physically for 50 minutes but ensured a nervy ending as their intensity levels dipped.
Rugby - Saturday 11 May, 2013
Reaction: Leinster limp on towards double dream
Joe Schmidt’s side joined ulster in the Pro12 final with a hard-fought win over Glasgow.
Here are 4 worrying images for fans of the Lions or Leinster
Leinster have lost two men from Warren Gatland’s squad this evening.
As it happened: Leinster v Glasgow Warriors, Pro12 semi-final
One of these two will meet Ulster in the final on May 25.
Dethroned: Champion ‘Quins humbled by Tigers
In France meanwhile, Castres set up a semi-final clash with Clermont with a convincing win over Montpellier.
Scarlets see red over Tom Court try that was ‘clearly short of the line’
Coach Simon Easterby believes Ulster would be delighted to see Alain Rolland refereeing the Pro12 Final.
‘If Brian can retain enough spark then Roberts could be astonishing again’
Sky Sports pundits Paul Wallace and Stuart Barnes have backed the duo to flummox the Aussies this summer.
‘Hopefully Joe will still pick me’ – Jonathan Sexton on Ireland’s new coach
The outhalf starts for Leinster in this evening’s Pro12 semi-final with Glasgow Warriors.
Andrew Trimble misses his kick, falls on his face instead
Well, that’s embarrassing…
Rob Penney backs next generation of Munster stars to confirm revival
The New Zealander admits he was surprised that at least three more Munster men were not included in the Lions squad.
Pro12: Battle-scarred Best calls for Ulster improvement
Ulster took their foot off the pedal after 50 minutes last night.
Rugby - Friday 10 May, 2013
Spence honoured as Trimble awarded Player of the Year in Ulster
‘Although he is no longer here in person, his spirit continues to inspire and motivate each and every member of the squad.’
Missed Ulster’s win? Here are the tries that put them into the Pro12 final
Ulster beat the Scarlets 28-17 in Ravenhill tonight.
As it happened: Ulster v Llanelli Scarlets, Pro12 semi-final
We went minute-by-minute as the league leaders chased their last chance of silverware.
Ireland has some more competition to host the Rugby World Cup
The South Africans have thrown their name into the ring as a possible host for the 2023 tournament.
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