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# flanker - Saturday 1 June, 2013
Tommy O’Donnell ready for Ireland debut after outstanding Munster season
The flanker is hoping to start against the US Eagles next Saturday after impressing for his province.
# flanker - Friday 31 May, 2013
‘We’d love to see him stick around’ – Henry urges Ferris to fight on
The emergence of young blindsides Iain Henderson and Peter O’Mahony may see the IRFU balk at his contract demands.
# flanker - Sunday 19 May, 2013
‘Ulster have done a job on us twice already this season. They are favourites’
Flanker Shane Jennings tells TheScore.ie that there is no room for sentiment in Leinster dressing room.
# flanker - Wednesday 8 May, 2013
Lions hopefuls Ashton and Robshaw left out of England summer tour
Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care has also been omitted from the two-Test trip to Argentina.
# flanker - Sunday 5 May, 2013
Lion O’Brien ready for back row battle Down Under
The Leinster and Ireland flanker has some Welshmen to displace if he wants a starting role against the Wallabies.
# flanker - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
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.
# flanker - Monday 22 April, 2013
Open thread: Who do you want as your Lions back row?
Warburton, Robshaw, O’Brien, Tipuric, Faletau, Heaslip, Croft…. this will be a tough choice for Warren Gatland.
# flanker - Sunday 21 April, 2013
O’Driscoll for Lions captain but he may not play each Test – Lewis Moody
The former England and lions flanker believes Paul O’Connell’s return has provided a leadership boost.
# flanker - Wednesday 10 April, 2013
Sayonara Stephen! Ferris ready for Japan adventure as Ulster admit defeat
Head coach Mark Anscombe admitted that the province’s inspirational flanker is set to leave this summer.
# flanker - Monday 1 April, 2013
1972, the year ‘The Troubles’ wrecked Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes
Ireland and Lions flanker Fergus Slattery reflects on politics and sports mixing to ill-effect.
# flanker - Tuesday 12 March, 2013
‘I kind of got him perfectly’ – Sean O’Brien on bulldozing Yoann Huget
The Tullow Tank is hoping to dish out similar punishment against Italy this weekend.
# flanker - Friday 1 March, 2013
Signed, sealed and delivered: Rocky Elsom back in Europe with Toulon
The former Leinster flanker could be back in Dublin very soon.
# flanker - Thursday 14 February, 2013
Sean O’Brien not ready to give up the 6 Nations fight
“It is and it isn’t out of our own hands, do you know what I mean?” Not really Sean.
# flanker - Friday 8 February, 2013
Conor O’Shea: Outstanding Robshaw focused on delivering 6 Nations title
The openside flanker is one of the favourites to captain the Bristish & Irish Lions this summer.
# flanker - Thursday 31 January, 2013
6 Nations: O’Brien determined to avoid low blows in Welsh cauldron
The flanker was hobbled by the Welsh in 2011 but believes he can do a job on their celebrated back row.
# flanker - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
‘If circumstances arise, and you might be forced to leave, then who knows’ – Sean O’Brien
The Leinster flanker has backed Jonathan Sexton’s decision to make the switch to play rugby in France.
# flanker - Tuesday 22 January, 2013
Friday night off would be the perfect start for Henry’s 6 Nations quest
The flanker’s excellent performances in the Heineken Cup have propelled him into the international reckoning.
# flanker - Friday 18 January, 2013
‘You can’t rush the human body sometimes’ – Kidney on Ferris injury setback
Mid-March is the revised return date for the Ulster flanker.
# flanker - Thursday 17 January, 2013
‘France move not about the money, could improve Jonathan Sexton’
‘A man’s got to do what a man’s got to do’, says France-bound Jamie Roberts.
# flanker - Sunday 13 January, 2013
So Ryan Jones, what are your 6 Nations chances looking like?
More good (schadenfreude) news for Ireland as the Welsh flanker dislocated his thumb today.
# flanker - Saturday 12 January, 2013
‘All bets are off’ – Simon Easterby determined to get one over Leinster and brother Guy
The Scarlets coach insists there is no ‘gentleman’s agreement’ over the must-win fixture for the Blues.
# flanker - Friday 4 January, 2013
‘We haven’t won anything or done anything yet’ – Ulster’s Chris Henry
The back-row will captain the Pro12 leaders against Scarlets this evening.
Pro12: McLaughlin welcomes return of O’Brien and Heaslip for Edinburgh ‘battle’
The flanker is hoping to recapture the form that saw him drafted in last summer to nullify All Black captain Richie McCaw.
# flanker - Thursday 3 January, 2013
Heineken Cup battles look out of reach for injured Ferris
The Ulster flanker is hopeful of a return in time for Ireland’s Six Nations campaign.
# flanker - Friday 14 December, 2012
Heineken Cup: 3 things to look out for this weekend
European dreams could be shattered for three of Ireland’s four representatives.
# flanker - Monday 10 December, 2012
‘Preparations were perfect, everything else was a bit of a disaster’ – Best on RWC ’07
The former Ireland flanker played his final match in the pool stage elimination by Argentina.
# flanker - Thursday 6 December, 2012
Green Pastures: Neil Best and Worcester eye European silverware
The former Ulster flanker and his Warriors side take on Perpignan tonight.
# flanker - Saturday 24 November, 2012
November tests: McCaw stars as All Blacks edge closer to unbeaten 2012
Wales’ losing run continues thanks to an 18-point haul from Aaron Cruden and a super effort from his captain.
# flanker - Wednesday 31 October, 2012
Dress code: CJ Stander shows up for Munster training in a pair of jeans
We’ve heard of Casual Friday but this is getting ridiculous.
# flanker - Tuesday 30 October, 2012
Six jerseys up for Guinness Series grabs after Ireland’s injury crisis
The current selection headache for Declan Kidney opens the door for some November heroics.
South African Number 8 CJ Stander is arriving in Munster today
The 22-year-old has a year of Super Rugby experience with the Bulls under his belt.
# flanker - Friday 26 October, 2012
Chris Henry’s journey from ‘wee blonde prop’ to Ulster captain
The Belfast native will lead his province into tonight’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash with Newport Gwent Dragons.
# flanker - Thursday 11 October, 2012
Team News: Wannenberg returns to Ulster to face old teammates and young gun Henderson
The South African Number 8 will have a challenging night against the flanker, Henry and Ferris.
# flanker - Wednesday 10 October, 2012
You’ve been Ruan-ed: Look who is back and ready to go for Ulster
The province has also signed up flanker Iain Henderson to a three-year professional contract.
# flanker - 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.
# flanker - Friday 28 September, 2012
Lewis Moody: I kept my World Cup winners’ medal in a Sainsburys bag
The former England flanker is hoping to display his medal and MBE properly now that he has retired.
# flanker - Tuesday 11 September, 2012
Glasgow Warriors make Pro 12 title statement after Springbok Josh Strauss signs up
Thankfully for Connacht, the talented flanker will not arrive in Scotland in time for Friday’s Pro12 match.
# flanker - Tuesday 14 August, 2012
Stephen Ferris: Bloody good Ulster need to play with a bit more swagger
The flanker believes his team has all the necessary components to win the Heineken Cup this season.
# flanker - Wednesday 1 August, 2012
Bowe: I was so jealous of the Ulster lads last season
The Ireland winger says returning to his home province was always the first choice after four seasons away in Wales.
# flanker - Sunday 29 July, 2012
Pocock pens open letter to Western Force fans as he signs for Brumbies
The Australian captain took to Facebook to explain the reasons for his move to the Canberra franchise.
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