Bealham heads to hospital but Connacht hopeful on Carty bicep injury

Click:China Group Tours Murray Kinsella reports from AJ Bell Stadium CONNACHT TIGHTHEAD PROP Finlay Bealham has been brought to hospital with a serious hand injury that could end his season. The Ireland international suffered the injury in the closing minutes of Connacht’s 20-10 defeat to Sale in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals and could now miss his Read more about Bealham heads to hospital but Connacht hopeful on Carty bicep injury[…]

O’Shea leaves Italian door open for Castrogiovanni despite Vegas controversy

ITALY HEAD COACH Conor O’Shea has left the door open to Martin Castrogiovanni but invited the veteran prop to clarify his future following a recent suspension for a sneaky trip to Las Vegas. Castrogiovanni was suspended by Racing 92 after being caught partying in ‘Sin City’ with stars from the Paris Saint-Germain football team. At Read more about O’Shea leaves Italian door open for Castrogiovanni despite Vegas controversy[…]

New era: Seven uncapped All Blacks named in first squad since World Cup triumph

SIX UNCAPPED PLAYERS have been named in New Zealand’s 32-man squad for their upcoming three-Test series against Wales. Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Elliot Dixon, Liam Squire, Ardie Savea, Damian McKenzie and Seta Tamanivalu make up the six debutants, and the number increases to seven with Tom Franklin, who was included as one of two injury replacements. Israel Dagg also fought his way back Read more about New era: Seven uncapped All Blacks named in first squad since World Cup triumph[…]

Hail the heroes! U20s become first-ever Irish men’s team to beat New Zealand

Ireland 33New Zealand 24 By John Fallon in Manchster HAIL THE HEROES! The first Irish men’s team ever to defeat New Zealand, and boy did they do it in style. Nigel Carolan’s men dealt with everything that was thrown at them and gave it back to the Baby Blacks in spades to seal a historic Read more about Hail the heroes! U20s become first-ever Irish men’s team to beat New Zealand[…]

Ireland to face England in World Rugby U20 Championship final

NIGEL CAROLAN’S SIDE will have to overcome hosts England if they are to become the first Ireland side to win the World Rugby U20 Championship. After an emphatic 37-7 win against Argentina earlier this evening, Carolan’s charges became the first Irish side to reach the decider, continuing their fine form in the competition after wins Read more about Ireland to face England in World Rugby U20 Championship final[…]

Van Graan indicates Munster are looking for a new attack coach

MUNSTER BOSS JOHANN van Graan has indicated that he is looking to add an attack coach to his staff ahead of next season. The South African head coach has previously suggested he will bring in a new face to his coaching team but speaking at Munster’s training centre in the University of Limerick yesterday, van Read more about Van Graan indicates Munster are looking for a new attack coach[…]

Super Barrett gives Hurricanes their maiden crown

THE WELLINGTON HURRICANES ended a 20-year nightmare this morning when Beauden Barrett in scintillating form engineered a 20-3 victory over the Golden Lions on Saturday for their maiden Super Rugby title. On a miserable, wet night in Wellington, man-of-the-match Barrett was everywhere for the Hurricanes and settled the outcome with an audacious try 12 minutes Read more about Super Barrett gives Hurricanes their maiden crown[…]

‘It’s very easy for people to put the boot in’: Cheika tells critics to back wounded Wallabies

AUSTRALIA COACH MICHAEL Cheika struck back at mounting criticism of his side as he looks for a face-saving performance in Saturday’s second Test against New Zealand. Click Here: new zealand warriors rugby store After being humiliated 42-8 in Sydney last week, the Wallabies have been publicly rubbished by fans, the media and even ex-Test players Read more about ‘It’s very easy for people to put the boot in’: Cheika tells critics to back wounded Wallabies[…]