Craig Gilroy
# craig-gilroy - Wednesday 22 May, 2013
No doubt about it now as Chris Robshaw revealed as 1st Lions stand-by
Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree said Craig Gilroy and Donnacha Ryan had both been close to selection.
# craig-gilroy - Thursday 9 May, 2013
Williams wins Players’ Player of the Year as Henshaw scoops Nevin Spence Award
Simon Zebo won Supporter’s Player of the Year and Donnacha Ryan captured the prize for ‘best undersized tie’.
# craig-gilroy - Saturday 6 April, 2013
As it happened: Saracens v Ulster, Heineken Cup quarter-final
Saracens played Ulster, as the two sides competed for a place in the semi-finals of the competition.
‘He’s a nightmare for anyone to be up against’ – Pienaar on Gilroy’s magic feet
It is almost a year since the Ulster winger announced himself to Europe with a stunning try against Munster.
# craig-gilroy - Monday 18 March, 2013
Troubles mount for Irish rugby as Jackson and Gilroy need jump-start
“You’ve got to be starting something”
# craig-gilroy - Sunday 24 February, 2013
Match report: Scotland rally to down out of sorts Ireland
It is the first time the Scots have won back-to-back Six Nations matches since 2001
# craig-gilroy - Monday 11 February, 2013
Players’ reaction: 6 Nations Championship still wide open, insists Kearney
Mike Ross added that he was expecting “a long week in the video room” following yesterday’s match.
# craig-gilroy - Saturday 9 February, 2013
O’Callaghan on Zebo’s flick: That’s standard issue down around our way
The Ireland lock tells TheScore.ie that high confidence has led directly to memorable moments of high skill.
# craig-gilroy - Friday 1 February, 2013
5 reasons Ireland can, will win the 6 Nations
Positive mental attitude.
# craig-gilroy - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
Opinion: Kidney gets our hopes up (again) with wing picks
Keith Earls and Fergus McFadden will be perplexed at their slide down the pecking order.
POLL: Should Declan Kidney select Craig Gilroy on the wing for Ireland?
Simon Zebo, Keith Earls and Luke Fitzgerald are also in contention for starts.
# craig-gilroy - Saturday 19 January, 2013
As it happened: Castres v Ulster, Heineken Cup
A home quarter final beckoned for Mark Anscombe’s men if they could win away handsomely in France.
# craig-gilroy - Monday 14 January, 2013
Ligament damage sidelines Nick Williams
Ulster back-row Nick Williams is expected to miss up to eight weeks, the province said this afternoon.
# craig-gilroy - Friday 11 January, 2013
Heineken Cup: 3 key battles if Ulster want a bonus point from The Warriors
We know the star names will perform, the pressure is on Ulster’s young guns.
# craig-gilroy - Sunday 6 January, 2013
Play us a tune, Eamonn! It’s the sporting tweets of the week
Also featuring Bernard Brogan’s live tweet from his teammate’s wedding and Robbie Savage’s take on the Balotelli-Mancini bust-up.
# craig-gilroy - Saturday 5 January, 2013
On the 12th day of Christmas, TheScore.ie gave to me…
We conclude our 12 days of Christmas series with a man whose love for a sing-song matches our own.
# craig-gilroy - Thursday 3 January, 2013
On the 10th day of Christmas, TheScore.ie gave to me…
Craig Gilroy is our gift to you today.
# craig-gilroy - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
Rising stars: TheScore.ie’s ones to watch in 2013
Check out who we rate among the best young prospects in Irish sport.
# craig-gilroy - Tuesday 25 December, 2012
Irish rugby in 2012: All you need to know in 8 videos
Featuring flying fullbacks, a hell of a test in Bordeaux and some wonder scores by a lad called Gilroy.
# craig-gilroy - Monday 24 December, 2012
Craig Gilroy: All I want for Christmas is Paddy Jackson
Looks like the flying Ulsterman might get his wish.
Party pieces: A bluffer’s guide to rugby in 2012
All you need to know if talk turns ‘rugger’ over the holiday season.
# craig-gilroy - Friday 21 December, 2012
As it happened: Ulster v Leinster, RaboDirect Pro12
We went minute-by-minute as Ireland’s finest locked horns at Ravenhill.
# craig-gilroy - Friday 14 December, 2012
The Saints are coming: Henderson moves to lock as Ulster make just 1 enforced change
Chris Henry will captain the side as they look to take another step towards sealing a home quarter final.
# craig-gilroy - Friday 7 December, 2012
Heineken Cup cheat sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s European rugby action
Our four provinces are facing into a pivotal fortnight of the season, here’s all you need to know.
# craig-gilroy - Thursday 29 November, 2012
‘Paddy Jackson has a serious international career ahead of him’ – Paul Marshall
The Ulster out-half will soon provide Jonathan Sexton with the main threat for the Ireland 10 jersey.
Heaslip in the frame for Lions captaincy as Gilroy catches Gatland’s eye
Lions coach Warren Gatland says Craig Gilroy’s flying international start has made him “sit up and take a bit of notice.”
# craig-gilroy - Wednesday 28 November, 2012
It’s impossible for Kidney to ignore young Ulster stars – Ian Humphreys
The London Irish out-half has predicted bright international futures for his former teammates.
Forgotten man Fitzgerald facing long road back to the Irish fold
A protracted return from a neck injury means festive fixtures are the realistic aim for the Wicklow native.
# craig-gilroy - Tuesday 27 November, 2012
Back to the day job: Craig Gilroy digs in for Ravenhill revamp
And there’s *fully qualified digger operator Rory Best in the background. (*Double-check with Ulster)
# craig-gilroy - Monday 26 November, 2012
Open thread: What Ireland side should start the 6 Nations?
Declan Kidney will have big decisions to make next February.
# craig-gilroy - Sunday 25 November, 2012
‘I can’t control it’: Gilroy walking on air after debut dream come true
The winger was determined to make the most of his chance yesterday, saying, “who knows when I’ll get that opportunity again?”
# craig-gilroy - Saturday 24 November, 2012
Ecstatic Gilroy set for 6 Nations role after grabbing opportunity with both hands
Donnacha Ryan picked up the official man of the match award for an excellent outing at lock.
Declan Kidney hails ‘great day’ for Ireland after Argentina blow-out
The Irish coach was delighted with the effort of his pack and international newcomers Simon Zebo and Craig Gilroy.
Match report: Seven-try Ireland rout Argentina
Craig Gilroy provided the backline spark for the Irish as the Pumas were blown away.
As it happened: Ireland v Argentina, November Tests
We were live from the Aviva Stadium as Ireland hoped to kick-start the international season as the Pumas ended theirs.
November tests: Sexton backs ‘terrifying’ winger Gilroy to jolt Argentina
The out-half has declared himself fully fit and ready to visit another Aviva defeat on the Pumas.
# craig-gilroy - Friday 23 November, 2012
November tests: Conor Murray predicts ferocious battle against Argentina
The Munster scrum-half has alerted his teammates to the attacking evolution in the Pumas’ play.
Kidney striving to shake Argentina loose and claim rankings boost
The two sides have identical results over their past 10 games and are separated by a solitary ranking point.
Heaslip cracks it – Play Argentina for 80 minutes or we won’t come close
The Irish captain may be on to something here.


























































