Philip Browne
IRFU aim to win at least nine trophies by 2023

IRFU aim to win at least nine trophies by 2023

The IRFU are aiming to win at least nine different trophies by 2023 as part of their Strategic Plan. The union aim to win two or more Six Nations titles, two or more European titles, two or more PRO14 titles and a semi-final finish at both the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cups. Meanwhile in […]

8 years ago

Munster double down on Gerbrandt Grobler but still miss the point

Munster double down on Gerbrandt Grobler but still miss the point

After weathering one of the most intensive media storms in Irish Rugby history last month, Munster Rugby and Gerbrandt Grobler came out the other side of the grilling with their heads not exactly held high, but at least, still on their shoulders. Neither Grobler or Munster had suffered full decapitation but it felt like they […]

8 years ago

IRFU blow opportunity to take ‘zero tolerance’ approach towards doping

IRFU blow opportunity to take ‘zero tolerance’ approach towards doping

This should have been put to bed on Monday, if not much, much earlier. Buried before Johan van Graan had to address the issue for a second time. Buried before Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray had to speak to the media on Tuesday. Before I had the chance to write this article. I should have […]

8 years ago

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