Organisation: Super Rugby

Next seven days vital for Lions as selections for first test will be nailed down or squandered

With four games played this Lions squad now fully appreciate the severity of the task ahead of them in the test series, writes Donal Lenihan.

Wed, 14 Jun, 2017

Ireland already casting an eye towards Rugby World Cup 2023

You might be forgiven for thinking this is a bit of a down week, rugby wise, but you would be wrong, with a few significant events looming on the horizon.

Wed, 10 May, 2017

Ireland v Wales - RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship 2016

Warren Gatland: Sexton needs game time

Warren Gatland’s reaction to Jonathan Sexton’s injury troubles raised a few eyebrows back in December but the Lions coach offered a more measured view when asked about the latest fitness issues for the man who was his key playmaker in Australia in 2013.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

When Springbok backs are to the wall, Ellis Park provides comfort

After the sobering sight of four World Cup semi-finalists coming from the southern hemisphere, last weekend offered a glimmer of hope for European rugby. The question now is, was it an aberration or a line in the sand?

Wed, 15 Jun, 2016

Andrew Trimble: Ireland showing street smarts

In the face of criticism from Springboks coach Allister Coetzee that Ireland “weren’t interested in playing rugby”, Andrew Trimble has proclaimed pride in his team’s streetwise victory against the odds.

Tue, 14 Jun, 2016

Fear of South Africa backlash as Joe Schmidt targets test history

Joe Schmidt has more history to chase as this Ireland squad eyes a series victory in South Africa but even with an opening win in the bag he was preparing for the inevitable Springbok backlash in this weekend’s second Test.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2016

Former Leinster coach Cheika handed suspended ban for abusing cameraman

Michael Cheika has landed himself in hot water again.

Tue, 29 Apr, 2014

All Blacks still the team to beat

THE three southern hemisphere giants step up their World Cup preparations with the start of the Tri Nations this weekend — but the tournament is unlikely to prove an accurate guide as to who will lift the William Webb Ellis trophy in Auckland in October.

Fri, 22 Jul, 2011