The Retirement XV
The 2013/14 season has drawn to a close in the Northern Hemispher but not without some hugely notable retirements, Jonny Wilkinson and Brian O’Driscoll instantly come to mind as two...
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Video: Irish Clubs & Their European Journey
There was a sense of something special in the air a couple of weeks back at the Aviva after Joe Schmidt’s new era of Irish Rugby took the All Blacks...
Video: Racing Metro- That’s How You Maul!
The maul in rugby in many peoples eyes can be a thing of absolute beauty when perfected – and Racing Metro did just that this past weekend. Famously perfected by...
ERC Agree To New Heineken Cup Structure
The English, French, Scottish, Welsh, Irish and Italian governing bodies have agreed to change the structure of European club rugby. After meetings in Dublin, they agreed on the formation of...
Heineken Cup Preview: Friday Night Lights
The wait is over, arguably the most prestigious cup in club rugby returns this weekend and kicks off with three huge games this evening. Under the ‘Friday Nights Lights’ we...
IRFU Issues ERC Statement
The IRFU have today issued a statement on their official website regarding their stance on the future of European Competition: “The Irish Rugby Football Union wishes to clarify that...
Video: Horgan, O’Shea & Lenihan Heineken Cup Debate
The future of European club rugby competitions is unknown at this stage. The Heineken Cup is in serious doubt, but where do we go from here? Conor O’Shea, Shane Horgan...
Munster Name Heineken Cup Squad
James Cronin will look to make his European Debut this year following his inclusion in the 38 man squad for the 2013/14 Heineken Cup. Joining Cronin is scrum half Cathal Sheridan,...
Heineken Cup Doomed?
The elite clubs of England and France have announced their intention to quit the Heineken Cup & Amlin Challenge Cup and form their own European competitions. Discussions between Premiership clubs and their...
O’Driscoll Admits Gatland Resentment
The Lions Axe fell for Brian O’Driscoll as he was helping himself to a pre-team announcement cup of coffee. The Ireland centre has opened up to former teammate Shane Horgan...
