Jerry Flannery was a member of the Irish team which completed the Six Nations Grand Slam in 2009. An outstanding hooker who helped Munster to win the Heineken Cup in 2006 and 2008, he represented Ireland on 41 occasions. Ahead of Ireland’s bid for more Grand Slam glory on Saturday he spoke to Charlie Mulqueen
Fri, 16 Mar, 2018
If Brian O’Driscoll is expecting a teary-eyed farewell from the 80-odd thousand at the Stade de France today, then he may well get his wish.
Sat, 15 Mar, 2014
Edinburgh will be aiming to become the first Scottish team to qualify for the Heineken Cup semi-finals as they host Toulouse today.
Sat, 07 Apr, 2012
GLOUCESTER floored Heineken Cup heavyweights Toulouse at Kingsholm after a brilliant performance inspired by their try-hungry backs.
Sat, 21 Jan, 2012
HARLEQUINS’ record 14-match unbeaten run came to a halt at The Stoop last night after they were overpowered by four-time Heineken Cup champions Toulouse.
Sat, 10 Dec, 2011
GLOUCESTER head coach Bryan Redpath was delighted with the performance of under-fire centre Mike Tindall as he ended a difficult week with a resolute performance in a tense 21-17 defeat at Toulouse .
Mon, 14 Nov, 2011
PERCEPTIONS can really mess with the head sometimes.
Sat, 12 Nov, 2011
SEBASTIEN CHABAL was left out of France’s provisional World Cup squad for sporting rather than political reasons, national team boss Marc Lievremont declared.
Thu, 12 May, 2011
Sebastien Chabal was left out of France’s provisional World Cup squad for sporting rather than political reasons, according to national team boss Marc Lievremont.
Wed, 11 May, 2011
Toulouse coach Guy Novès has made four changes to his side, from the one that defeated Biarritz in their Heineken Cup quarter-final clash in San Sebastian, for tomorrow’s last four match with Leinster at the Aviva Stadium, kick-off 3.30pm.
Fri, 29 Apr, 2011
GORDON D’ARCY has vowed he won’t be beaten in a one-on-one defensive scenario for the remainder of his rugby career, as he consigns the painful memories of the French defeat to the past.
Sat, 19 Mar, 2011
France coach Marc Lievremont today admitted his regret at an outburst following Saturday's defeat by Italy in which he suggested several players may not represent Les Bleus again.
Tue, 15 Mar, 2011
France coach Marc Lievremont has made five changes for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations finale against Wales in Paris.
ANDREW SHERIDAN will miss the climax of England’s Grand Slam quest after it was confirmed the calf injury he suffered against France will keep him sidelined for at least a month.
Wed, 02 Mar, 2011
FRANCE centre Yannick Jauzion is determined to take his chance in today’s Six Nations showdown and put “arrogant” England in their place.
Sat, 26 Feb, 2011
FOR all the management teams, the Six Nations has now become a three-phase operation, with the key objective to be still in contention for honours when the final round of games are staged.
Wed, 23 Feb, 2011
Mon, 07 Feb, 2011
France coach Marc Lievremont has sprung a major surprise ahead of his side’s RBS 6 Nations opener against Scotland in Paris by picking Damien Traille at full-back and leaving star centre Yannick Jauzion out of his matchday 22.
Tue, 01 Feb, 2011
Wasps 21 Toulouse 16
Sun, 23 Jan, 2011
GLASGOW WARRIORS’ French misery continued as their European dreams were shattered following a 36-10 loss to Toulouse last night.
Wed, 22 Dec, 2010
Glasgow Warriors 16 Toulouse 28
Fri, 10 Dec, 2010
FRANCE centre Yannick Jauzion insists there will be no complacency against Argentina today after admitting Les Bleus may have taken the South Americans lightly in the past.
Sat, 20 Nov, 2010
Mathieu Bastareaud has been left out of France’s squad for their upcoming internationals against Fiji, Argentina and Australia.
Wed, 27 Oct, 2010
THE waiting is over.
Mon, 17 May, 2010
THE external bruises from his date with the Cardiff Blues were there for all to see, steri-strips acting as a poor camouflage for yet another cut and bloodied right eye.
Toulouse 26 Leinster 16
Sat, 01 May, 2010
BYRON KELLEHER has warned three-time Heineken Cup champions Toulouse to raise their level of performance despite a crushing 42-16 quarter-final win over rivals Stade Francais at Le Stadium yesterday.
Mon, 12 Apr, 2010
Toulouse 42 Stade Francais 16
Sun, 11 Apr, 2010
IF Martin Johnson needed any reassurance the anguish of developing a new England team can ultimately be worth it, he need only listen to Marc Lievremont.
Mon, 22 Mar, 2010
FRANCE defence coach Dave Ellis was delighted with his side’s six-try show against Italy as Les Bleus remained on course for the Grand Slam.
Mon, 15 Mar, 2010
France 46 Italy 20
Sun, 14 Mar, 2010
FRANCE centre Yannick Jauzion has urged his team-mates to maintain their focus ahead of tomorrow night’s game against Wales as they bid to continue their march to the RBS 6 Nations title.
Thu, 25 Feb, 2010
France centre Yannick Jauzion has urged his team-mates to maintain their focus ahead of Friday night’s game against Wales as they bid to continue their march to the RBS 6 Nations title.
Wed, 24 Feb, 2010
France 33 Ireland 10
Sat, 13 Feb, 2010
IN THE final game of the 2002 Six Nations championship, Ireland faced France. It was Eddie O’Sullivan’s first year as head of Ireland’s coaching team and spirits were high.
BACK from injury and looking “big, strong and fit,” Stephen Ferris last night gave Ireland a massive Six Nations boost by presenting himself for duty ahead of tomorrow’s Stade de France rendezvous with France.
Fri, 12 Feb, 2010
FRANCE coach Marc Lièvremont was reluctant to talk up comeback king Mathieu Bastareaud ahead of Ireland’s forthcoming trip to Paris, despite the Stade Francais man announcing his return to the international stage with a brace of tries yesterday.
Mon, 08 Feb, 2010
FRANCE centre Yannick Jauzion insists Les Bleus cannot afford to make the same mistakes as last year when they take on Scotland in their RBS Six Nations opener tomorrow.
Sat, 06 Feb, 2010
France centre Yannick Jauzion insists Les Bleus cannot afford to make the same mistakes as last year when they take on Scotland in their RBS 6 Nations opener on Sunday.
Fri, 05 Feb, 2010
SALE director of rugby Kingsley Jones felt poor discipline had cost his side victory against Toulouse at Edgeley Park.
Mon, 25 Jan, 2010
NEW ZEALAND yesterday filed an official complaint over what they believe was an eye-gouge on prop Tony Woodcock following their crushing win over France in Marseilles on Saturday.
Mon, 30 Nov, 2009
France 43 Samoa 5
Sat, 21 Nov, 2009
Ireland 30 France 21
Sat, 07 Feb, 2009
Ireland enter their 2009 RBS 6 nations opener against France today in the unusual position of being favourites for the fixture.
FRANCE go into their opening RBS Six Nations match against Ireland on Saturday week with little experience at half-back after Jean-Baptiste Elissalde was surprisingly omitted from their trimmed-down 23-man squad.
Thu, 29 Jan, 2009
Imanol Harinordoquy has been named in France’s 23-man squad for their opening two matches of the RBS 6 Nations Championship, against Ireland and Scotland.
Wed, 28 Jan, 2009
Toulouse 26 Newport Gwent Dragons 7
Sat, 06 Dec, 2008
Glasgow 16 Toulouse 22
Fri, 17 Oct, 2008
BUTCH JAMES insists Bath will learn from their last-gasp Heineken Cup defeat away to Toulouse yesterday.
Mon, 13 Oct, 2008
Toulouse 18 Bath 16
Sun, 12 Oct, 2008
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