Internationals
# internationals - Monday 26 November, 2012
In pictures: Here is your November Test team of the week
At last, a chance for six Irish-based players to shine.
# internationals - Wednesday 21 November, 2012
Springboks unchanged for England clash
Eben Etzebeth is free to play after he was cleared of the eye gouging charge he was cited for against Scotland.
Wallabies boss Deans remains hopeful on Quade Cooper future
Australian rugby’s poster boy is yet to formally reject a contract and is tipped to ply his trade elsewhere next season. Isn’t Cooper an Irish name?
# internationals - Thursday 15 November, 2012
David Campese hoping England end Robbie Deans’ Australia reign
The Wallabies legend says the Kiwi coach is ‘worst thing’ that has happened to Australian rugby.
# internationals - Thursday 8 November, 2012
New direction: Faith shown in Heaslip as the man to lead Ireland forward
The Leinster man held off stiff competition from Jonny Sexton to land the role of captaining Ireland against the Springboks.
# internationals - Sunday 4 November, 2012
Guinness Series: Heaslip ready to mix it with the ‘big boys’ from South Africa
‘Make no bones about it, they’re big boys and they come at you hard,” declared the Leinster forward.
# internationals - Friday 2 November, 2012
Robbie Henshaw could step in and do the job for Ireland – Connacht coach
The Australian, who has coached James O’Connor and Leigh Halfpenny, knows a thing or two about hyped fullbacks.
# internationals - Wednesday 24 October, 2012
Here’s the 6 things Declan Kidney wants from Ireland in November
The Ireland head coach had his game-face on.
# internationals - Tuesday 23 October, 2012
Kearney and Henry declare themselves ready for Ireland duty
“The number seven position is my home now,” declared the Ulster flanker ahead of the November Series announcement.
# internationals - Thursday 27 September, 2012
Pro12: Leinster and Connacht name teams for Friday night clash
Dan Parks will make his debut for Eric Elwood’s men against a Blues side containing Rob Kearney and Gordon D’Arcy.
# internationals - Monday 23 July, 2012
Howley to deputise for Wales boss Gatland again
Gatland’s attendance at the match between England and Australia match strengthened the widely-held belief he will be named the head coach of the British and Irish Lions for their 2013 tour.
# internationals - Friday 15 June, 2012
Hansen expects improved Ireland
“I think attitude is a big thing about rugby and I think if you bring the right attitude (then) you give yourself a chance,” Hansen said.
# internationals - Thursday 14 June, 2012
O’Driscoll urges Irish team-mates to go for the win against All Blacks
“No matter what country you play for, I think you play with a huge amount of pride and we’re not playing for second best this weekend,” said the centre.
# internationals - Thursday 17 May, 2012
Sam Warburton close to Wales return
Welsh skipper has been sidelined since March after injuring a nerve in his shoulder in a game against France.
# internationals - Friday 20 April, 2012
Rise and shine: Kick-off times confirmed for Ireland tour to New Zealand
No graveyard shifts for Irish fans this June as Brian O’Driscoll and company do battle with the world champion All Blacks.
# internationals - Saturday 19 November, 2011
Commanding lead for US as Tiger finally secures a win
The United States hold a commanding 13-9 lead over the Internationals going into the final day of the Presidents Cup in Australia.
# internationals - Wednesday 8 September, 2010
Clubs want Fifa review of international scheduling
Not-so-new development as clubs want less friendlies.
The mid-week mop-up: all last night’s results
So begins a new snazzily-titled round-up feature.





































