Event: Rugby Championships

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Eye on South Africa: Statistically, Boks appeared to do everything right

The answer to whether the Springboks are Rugby World Cup 2019 contenders remains a strong ‘yes’ after Saturday’s epic battle against the All Blacks in Yokohama.

Mon, 23 Sep, 2019

IRFU vows to protect players amid World League fears

The IRFU has reiterated its commitment to player welfare in the wake of reports that World Rugby is on the verge of introducing a World League format that has prompted a wave of protest from player reps.

Fri, 01 Mar, 2019

A summer Six Nations: How it would work — and excite fans

Cardiff in August was a sight to behold. Walking along St Mary’s Street en route to the Millennium Stadium the city was soaked in sunshine and it prompted the blue-sky thinker within to wonder about the concept of a summer Six Nations.

Sun, 07 Feb, 2016

The Joe Schmidt you don’t know

Saturday’s stunning win over the Springboks was all the more pleasurable given that few saw it coming in the wake of a very difficult period on the injury front, writes Donal Lenihan.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2014

Hernandez boosts dangerous Pumas

Juan Martin Hernandez is likely to return to the Argentina team to meet Ireland on Saturday, but according to sources within the Pumas camp, he will feature at 15 as opposed to 10.

Wed, 21 Nov, 2012