Columns - Irish Examiner

Donal Lenihan

Which French will turn up?

French approach

Sat, 08 Dec, 2012

You’ll always win something with kids

It was in March of 2011 when I first formed the opinion that the future of English rugby was in safe hands having just witnessed their Under 20 side dish out a 15-46 hammering to Ireland in a Six Nations clash in Athlone.

Wed, 05 Dec, 2012

Autumn Cubs, Summer Lions?

How ironic that a decision by the Welsh Rugby Union to swell their coffers by adding an additional fixture to their schedule could now end up costing them a fortune.

Wed, 28 Nov, 2012

Result and ranking achieved: Now what about consistency?

At last, something positive and heartwarming to savour.

Mon, 26 Nov, 2012

Aggression the key to putting Pumas to sword

Set-piece dominance

Sat, 24 Nov, 2012

Autumn fall guys

If we are feeling a little vulnerable and insecure after five consecutive Test defeats, just put yourself in the boots of the Welsh Grand Slam squad for a brief moment.

Wed, 21 Nov, 2012

Sympathy in short supply for abject Fijians

Almost single-handedly, they salvaged the wreckage that was the 2007 World Cup in France.

Mon, 19 Nov, 2012

Ireland hopefuls to make their case

A. Paddy Jackson

Sat, 17 Nov, 2012

Bashed by Springbok behemoths, now Pumas ready to pounce

AT least we were spared the usual platitudes that opposing international coaches have heaped on successive Irish teams over the years, praising our passion and commitment in defeat.

Wed, 14 Nov, 2012

Top marks for application, but power and panache missing

England tried it before imploding spectacularly at the 2011 World Cup and now Ireland have followed suit.

Mon, 12 Nov, 2012