World Rugby approves new Nations Cup and Ireland will be up against some top sides
A whole new world, in union. World Rugby has voted through the creation of a new Nations Cup tournament that will officially launch in 2026, the year after the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia. The World Rugby council met on Tuesday morning (October 24) in Paris and voted 41-10 in favour of going […]
2 years ago
103 months later, Farrell and Henshaw reunited in Ireland’s midfield
That Ireland U18 team had some top prospects. Back in April 2011, Chris Farrell (inside centre) and Robbie Henshaw (outside) were the midfield pairing as Ireland took out France and England to win the European Under-18 championships. Captained by Luke McGrath, who was starting scrum-half and primary goal-kicker, Ireland were too good for France in […]
5 years ago
“To get the opportunity to be part of the Lions would be special” – Garry Ringrose
Blended meals, soups and smoothies. A liquid diet, and not the sort that would give you much joy. All for the cause, says Garry Ringrose as he speaks with us from his home with his Aviva hoodie on, air-buds in and a healing jaw that still has some swelling on one side. The Leinster centre […]
5 years ago
Ireland team that should face Wales in the Autumn Nations Cup
Some exciting and experienced names are back in the picture. Andrew Conway tried his best to park the disappointment of a missed Guinness Six Nations title, on Sunday morning, as he looked ahead to the Autumn Nations Cup campaign. “There’s going to be a different feel to it,” he said. “It’s new format, a couple […]
5 years ago