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HE has made headlines in the United Kingdom and has amassed several trophies and medals for his exploits as a rugby player in the English National Division Two league and even received the "Royal Seal of Approval" from the...
IT’S when you examine the clubs of the Fijian players in this evening’s Guinness Series international against Ireland at the RDS that you appreciate how short they are of the quality needed for success at the highest level.
By Charlie Mulqueen Saturday, November 21, 2009 BRIAN O’DRISCOLL yesterday admitted his squad felt ‘disappointed and deflated’ after the Republic of Ireland’s controversial World Cup play-off defeat to France on Wednesday...
By Barry Coughlan Saturday, November 21, 2009 SUCH is Leo Cullen’s excitement about donning the irish jersey against Fiji at the RDS today, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was his first cap rather than his 20th. At 31, he...
Sitiveni Sivivatu is about as difficult to get hold of as his name is to say. Power play: Sitiveni Sivivatu on the break for the All Blacks against Italy Photo: AP Brad Thorn on the other hand has a very ordinary name. Finally,...
Azzurri captain expects 'toughest 20 minutes ever' 20 November, 16:50 (ANSA) - Italy captain Sergio Parisse is braced for a torrid first 20 minutes against world champions South Africa Saturday. Parisse said Italy expected the...
• Twickenham looks for more adventure from England • Dan Carter's battle with Jonny Wilkinson will be key The weather forecast is miserable and England are battening down the hatches. Beating New Zealand for the first time...
England's obvious lack of confidence, as they await the mighty All Blacks, breeds inhibition and ultimately leads to cluelessness. By Kevin Garside, Chief Sports Writer Lone hand: Lewis Moody, here putting Argentina scrum-half...
Read a full match report of the Guinness Premiership game between Gloucester and Leicester Tigers at Kingsholm on Friday Nov 20, 2009. On the charge: Leciester forward Jordan Crane charges at Gloucester's Lesley Vainikolo...
After a disappointing set-piece performance against Samoa, the reality is that the Welsh scrum is again vulnerable and under the spotlight. Worried man: Wales' coach Warren Gatland has spent much of the week undermining the...
