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International tight-head Declan Fitzpatrick has lifted the lid on the injury nightmare which followed a blow to the head in an international game two years ago. Fitzpatrick developed ‘concussion syndrome’ following the knock and admitted he had become “a bit depressed” as he attempted to regain his form for province and country. Fitzpatrick, who will […]
Back in February, Eoin Cadogan said his piece. Frustrated, the usually mild-mannered dual player spared his chest of a gripe on Twitter. He posted: “Pisses me off the price of the healthy options in service stations like fruit bowls, salads & then you can pick up s*** food for half price.” In Dublin that day, […]
RWCL Appoints EY as the Official Business Advisor of Rugby World Cup 2015 Rugby World Cup Limited has announced the appointment of EY as the Official Business Advisor of Rugby World Cup 2015 in England. As an Official Tournament Supplier, EY, one of the world’s leading professional service firms, will provide a full range of […]
Engage with the world of Rugby at ConfEx 2014 …and since the Rugby family won’t be meeting again until after Rio 2016, it’s an unmissable opportunity! Just before RWC 2015 and Rugby Sevens’ Olympic debut, ConfEx unites our sport’s key stakeholders with the rest of the global Rugby industry, to network, share ideas and do […]
Former Ireland and Munster prop Peter Clohessy has admitted he was wrong to kick a French opponent in the head during his playing days, but says it looked far worse than it was in reality. Ireland were defeated 45-10 at the Parc des Princes during the 1996 Five Nations, but the game had far more […]
John is from Tipperary town man and has been living in Limerick since 2000. He enjoys all sports especially hurling, tennis and golf. A former Munster senior, junior, Ireland ‘A’ and Ireland Sevens player, John also played for Shannon RFC and won five All-Ireland League medals and eight Munster Senior Cup titles during a successful […]
I notice Law 10.4 (c) is back in the picture where a player must not kick an opponent. It’s not the first time a secondrow got his timing wrong but what Toulon lock, Romain Taofifenua, did to Ulster’s Stuart Olding needs deeper analysis. The laws centring on the breakdown are often misinterpreted by a packed […]
Rights free footage and images from the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour, delivered in partnership with Land Rover and DHL, in Chicago (31/10) are now available. The iconic Webb Ellis Cup spent the day in the city ahead of the USA v New Zealand match on Saturday. Following its two day visit to New York […]
Connacht coach Pat Lam has made nine changes to his starting lineup ahead of the GUINNESS PRO12 game away to Ospreys on Friday night (kick off 19:35). New recruit Bundee Aki will make his first appearance in a Connacht jersey at Liberty Stadium, starting in a midfield partnership with Craig Ronaldson. Ireland squad trio Kieran […]
