Thomas Rooney writes: Wales head coach Warren Gatland looks certain to be the man to lead the British and Irish Lions in Australia next year, leading many to question whether such a move could have an adverse effect on Welsh Rugby.
Thomas Rooney writes: Ireland international Sean O’Brien has brushed off suggestions that he and his team-mates partied harder than England during the Rugby World Cup in South Africa
Pete South writes: Ireland full-back Geordan Murphy is expected to announce his retirement from international rugby after the Leicester captain hinted he would not be around to take part in his country’s 6 Nations campaign early next year.
Tom Rooney writes: Ahead of this weekend’s crucial Rugby World Cup contest between Ireland and Italy, Geordan Murphy has spoken of the banter he has been having with Leicester team-mate and Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni
Thomas Rooney writes: Ireland fly-half Ronan O’Gara has revealed that he has no intention of retiring from international rugby after the Rugby World Cup comes to a close.
Pete South writes: Gordon D’Arcy has stayed behind as his Irish team-mates fly off to the World Cup in New Zealand as a precaution over a minor calf injury
Pete South writes; Gordon D’Arcy’s participation in the World Cup hangs in the balance because of an ankle injury, according to Ireland’s head coach Declan Kidney.
Pete South writes: Back takes charge at Rugby. Neil Back has returned to management with minnows Rugby Lions.
Pete South writes: The Stormers have raised more than a few eyebrows with their sensational swoop for Saracens hooker Schalk Brits on a short-term loan deal.
Pete South writes: Cast your mind back to the winter and you would find Irish fly-half Jonathan Sexton in an altogether mood.
