WHENEVER 27-YEAR-OLD Irishman Ian Robinson is feeling homesick, he plays the video his dad sent him of a Serena Williams ad that ends with the slogan ‘It’s only crazy until you do it.’ It’s a phrase that reminds Robinson he’s pursuing his dream of eventually being a professional rugby coach and that the thought of Read more about ‘There aren’t too many 27-year-old Irishmen coaching in New Zealand schools’[…]
SERGIO PARISSE WILL captain Italy at his record-equalling fifth World Cup next month, but Ian McKinley has missed out on a place in Conor O’Shea’s final 31-man squad. Talismanic number eight Parisse made his return to action on Saturday as Italy hammered Russia in their second warm-up outing, and 16 years after making his World Read more about Parisse set for record-equalling World Cup as O’Shea names Italy squad[…]
Andy Farrell (left) with Lions head coach Warren Gatland. Source: Dan Sheridan/INPHO IRELAND AND LIONS defence coach Andy Farrell believes the new Six Nations bonus-point system will help both teams’ prospects next year. For the first time, the 2017 Six Nations will see teams awarded additional points for scoring four or more tries, or for Read more about Farrell: Six Nations bonus-point system will suit Ireland – and the Lions[…]
WWE has announced that they’ve released Hideo Itami and TJP (TJ Perkins), both from the Cruiserweight Division. Itami, age 37, had been on the Cruiserweight / 205 Live roster since late-2017, and before that had been part of NXT. Perkins, age 34, had been part of WWE’s current Cruiserweight / 205 Live roster since its Read more about WWE Releases Hideo Itami and TJP[…]
CONNACHT HAVE MADE three changes from the side that started against Munster ahead of their Pro12 clash with Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium tomorrow (kick-off: 1.30pm). Scrum half John Cooney comes in for the rested Kieran Marmion, while Sean O’Brien is given a chance to impress at blindside flanker and Naulia Dawai makes his first start for the Read more about 3 changes for Connacht ahead of Ospreys clash[…]
Marcus Horan took over as Shannon head coach ahead of the 2015-16 season. Source: Presseye/John McIlwaine/INPHO SHANNON HAVE TAKEN the decision to install a new head coach at the midway point of what has been a disappointing season for the Limerick club. In a statement released this morning, the club announced that Marcus Horan will Read more about Hayes takes the reins after struggling Shannon part company with Horan[…]
JACO TAUTE HAS been outstanding for Munster since arriving in September, and has won over the province’s supporters, but he now has real competition for his place in the starting XV. It’s exciting for Munster to have Francis Saili back in the mix, the return of a twice-capped All Black adding another dangerous element to Read more about All Black Saili gives Munster ‘something different’ as his fitness grows[…]
BETWEEN FORM AND fitness, it has been a frustrating time of late for Cian Healy but the Leinster prop is determined to seize his opportunity tonight and lay down a marker ahead of the Six Nations. The 29-year-old prop has fallen behind Jack McGrath in the pecking order at provincial level this season but will Read more about Healy hungry to make his mark for Leinster as Six Nations comes into focus[…]
AFTER A LANDMARK victory over South Africa in November, Italy head coach Conor O’Shea has urged his players to back it up during the upcoming Six Nations and end the debate over relegation and promotion. The former Harlequins boss guided Italy to a historic first-ever win over a southern hemisphere nation at the end of last Read more about Conor O’Shea urges Italy to end debate over Six Nations relegation and promotion[…]
Chris Carey’s try was the icing on the cake for Michael’s. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO St Michael’s College 23St Gerard’s College 0 ST MICHAEL’S BOOKED their place in the second round of the Leinster Schools Senior Cup in abysmal conditions in Donnybrook on Thursday afternoon. The teams played out a scoreless first half in driving wind Read more about St Michael’s battle the wind, rain and St Gerard’s to secure Leinster Senior Cup win[…]