Rugby
# rugby - Thursday 4 April, 2013
Vern Cotter says no to coaching Ireland
The Clermont boss had been tipped as a possible contender as part of a ticket with his compatriot Joe Schmidt.
Shop Street and roundabouts: Pat Lam gets down to rugby business at Connacht
The sun shone on the Kiwi as he scoped out Galway. Nature has a sense of humour too.
# rugby - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
Shane Byrne: I wouldn’t be surprised if Declan Kidney walked early
The former Leinster and Ireland hooker believes Conor O’Shea and Mark McCall would be reluctant to take the head coach job.
‘I’ve had mixed times with him’ — Ronan O’Gara’s typically frank farewell to old boss ‘Deccie’
“I was omitted from the squad a couple of weeks ago and that’s really, really disappointing,” said O’Gara in Cork today.
In full: Here’s how Ireland Women won the World 7s Plate on Sunday
Take 20 minutes to enjoy some more Irish rugby success.
Some pearls of Aussie wisdom from Ireland’s new head coach Les Kiss
The Australian will take charge of the national team for the summer rugby tour to North America.
8 bottle-shaped canvases that will catch your eye
Happy? Destructive? Miami Vice? Say what you see…
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Iain Henderson: Forget Colin Farrell, we have to worry about Owen Farrell
The outhalf has kicked Saracens and England to a number of vital wins over the past two seasons.
# rugby - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
Our summer tour to New Zealand with Declan Kidney
The three line-ups he named for the Tests against the All Blacks summed up the Corkman’s tenure.
Heineken Cup: Marshall and Afoa ready to face Saracens at Twickenham
Ulster have been buoyed by a win in Dublin, positive fitness updates and reports of a large contingent of travelling fans.
Poll: Who should replace Declan Kidney as Ireland coach?
As the IRFU announce their decision to part company with Kidney, we ask who you think should replace him.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to news that Declan Kidney’s contract will not be renewed
Ireland are in the hunt for a new head coach after this afternoon’s announcement.
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.
# rugby - 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.
# rugby - Sunday 31 March, 2013
A tip of the hat to the greatest farmers in Irish sport
We pay tribute to the men and women that slung off their wellies and laced up some boots.
# rugby - Saturday 30 March, 2013
Pro12 report: Ulster ‘back on track’ but Schmidt fumes over penalty try denials
Ruan Pienaar won man-of-the-match but Ulster’s win required a massive team effort.
Snapshot: Paddy Jackson and Ian Madigan embrace as Ulster rattle Leinster
The Irish outhalves sought each other out after a frantic finish to this evening’s match.
Mirallas magic puts Everton in sight of Champions League spots
The Belgian’s slalom run and cool finish was the difference against Stoke at Goodison Park.
VIDEO: Welsh centre Jonathan Davies bodypops his way to a super try
The challenge has been thrown down to his Lions jersey rival, Brian O’Driscoll.
Gatland gives Lions hope to Paul O’Connell and Tommy Bowe
Players coming back from injuries are still in the selection mix for the tour to Australia.
Lansdowne clinch Ulster Bank League with victory over Clontarf
Mike Ruddock’s side were the runaway success of the season and had too much for their Northside rivals.
She’s done it again! Miller hat-trick secures Sevens 1/4 final with All Blacks
Ireland put Japan to the sword but came up just short of an Aussie upset.
Madigan v Jackson: Battle of the outhalves at the RDS
A starting spot as Ireland outhalf on the summer tour could well be at stake.
Shane Horgan: There were about 300 people at my 1st Leinster game
The former Ireland winger made his provincial debut in 1998.
# rugby - Friday 29 March, 2013
Schmidt for Ireland coach and 6 other things we learned from #AskKeith
Former Ireland hooker Keith Wood also believes Paul O’Connell and Simon Zebo will make the Lions tour.
Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s rugby action
Connacht are playing for positions, Ulster and Leinster for top spot and Munster for play-off survival
Richardt Strauss set to make his Leinster return tomorrow night
Leinster and Ulster have named their sides for tomorrow’s Pro12 inter-pro in the RDS.
‘We got bullied by Ulster at Ravenhill’ – Toner plots Leinster revenge
The second-row is determined to maintain his club’s winning streak in the Pro12.
They taught me about rugby on a Subbuteo table – Donnacha Ryan
The Munster lock recalls his early days on the rugby pitch and bulking up for hurling.
# rugby - Thursday 28 March, 2013
Heaslip and Healy ready to inflict further pain on Ireland teammates
Leinster skills coach Richie Murphy confirmed that the province’s Irish stars are available for selection.
Zebo: After hanging up the rugby boots I could give hurling a go
The Munster and Ireland winger was handy with a hurley in his teenage years.
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale steps away from rugby ‘indefinitely’ after brawl
The Australia fullback is not preparing ideally for the arrival of the British and Irish Lions.
Rory Best hoping to leave lineout jitters behind and leapfrog Leinster
The Ulster hooker knows he needs a strong finish to the season if his province are to stay in the trophy hunt.
# rugby - Wednesday 27 March, 2013
‘Hopefully I’ll be able to drive on’ – Zebo desperate to make Heineken Cup deadline
The Munster winger revealed he will learn his fate after a contact session ‘next Monday or Tuesday’.
Legend Richard Hill wants Brian O’Driscoll to captain Lions in Australia
The former English flanker has named seven Irish players in his preferred XV.
It’s on! Ulster’s Niall O’Connor throws down singing challenge to Paddy Jackson
And the outhalf used Ronan Keating to drive home the point.
Ruddock and Leinster eager to leave Ulster in their Pro12 dust
The Blues’ flanker and his side are preparing for their biggest league game of the season on Saturday.
4 of the finest rugby moments from the retiring Johnny ‘Concrete’ O’Connor
The Connacht flanker announced he is to step away from the professional game today.
# rugby - Saturday 23 March, 2013
Rob Kearney predicts ‘huge’ 12 months ahead for Leinster’s Ian Madigan
The Blues have not had as much as a crumb of luck this season but their back-up outhalf has emerged as a genuine talent.
Ireland is a nation of record-breakers. Here are some of our best bits
There’s an unsurprising tea-related one in here too.
# rugby - Friday 22 March, 2013
Ireland’s Grand Slam-winning women were on the Late Late while we were all watching the football
Here’s the pictures to prove it.
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