Organisation: Bordeaux Begles

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Donal Lenihan: The win is a start. But no more than that

Earlier in the week, new head coach Andy Farrell made the point that he wanted his Irish team to stand for something.

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Fitzgerald never looked back after Connacht call

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Out-half Healy to make Munster debut as Edinburgh select strong side for Cork clash

Leinster v Cardiff Blues - Guinness PRO14 Round 2

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Kearney to stay at Leinster after extending deal

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Connacht's dramatic comeback seals Challenge Cup quarter-final spot

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France v Ireland: Five talking points

Joe Schmidt doesn’t like journeys into the unknown

Ireland carry three key advantages into today’s opening round of the Six Nations at Stade de France, writes Donal Lenihan

Sat, 03 Feb, 2018

Can Brunel change French dynamic in five weeks?

French rugby president Bernard Laporte has asked Jacques Brunel to “create a new dynamic” for French rugby just five weeks ahead of the Six Nations opener with Ireland in Paris on February 3.

Thu, 28 Dec, 2017

France go with rookie half-back pairing for New Zealand test

France have named inexperienced half-back duo Anthony Belleau and Antoine Dupont in the starting XV to face New Zealand tomorrow.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

World Cup success missing link for Jamie Heaslip

He is just seven Ireland caps short of a century and has a list of honours many fellow professional rugby players can only dream about, yet a World Cup success with Ireland remains the missing link between Jamie Heaslip and a career fulfilled.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2017

Why west remains best for Bandon’s French coach

First, there is no defection. Regis Sonnes, recently appointed Rugby Director with Bandon RFC and a highly-rated coach with Bandon Grammar School, is going nowhere.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2017

Racing 92 v Munster - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 1 Round 1 Refixture

Peter O’Mahony not in reckoning for Munster's Ospreys clash

Peter O’Mahony will not feature for Munster in Saturday’s Guinness PRO12 clash against Ospreys, according to the province’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus.

Tue, 14 Feb, 2017

Wednesday lunchtime briefing: Ministers who vote against 8th amendment Bill should resign, says Howlin. Catch up on the headlines

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2016

French opposition first up for Irish provinces

All four Irish provinces will kick-off their Champions Cup campaigns against French Top 14 teams in October. 

Sun, 21 Aug, 2016

Ireland can front up to physical Springboks, says Conor O’Shea

As Joe Schmidt named a 44-man squad to take part in a 24-hour training camp this weekend, Conor O’Shea was backing Ireland to cause an upset and beat the Springboks in South Africa this summer.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2016

Ian Madigan seeks new challenge as he confirms Bordeaux switch

Ian Madigan will leave Leinster next summer to join French Top 14 club Bordeaux Begles.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2015

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2015

Postponed European clashes won’t have a midweek date

European Championship and Challenge Cup ties postponed over the past fortnight are unlikely to be played in midweek following discussions between clubs involved in all three participating leagues, the Aviva Premiership, Guinness Pro12 and French Top 14, and a favoured date would now appear to be the weekend of January 2/3.

Tue, 24 Nov, 2015