Person: Willie Duggan

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Leinster net bonus point with late tries

Three tries in eight stunning minutes helped Leinster to a bonus point win over Cardiff Blues at the RDS.

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A legend, a leader, a braveheart: tributes paid to rugby legend Willie Duggan

Fearless Willie Duggan: The hardest man I played with

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Rugby legend Willie Duggan passes away aged 67

Wales up for it: Forewarned is to be forearmed

Ronan O'Gara reflects on a challenging week and says 'thank you' to Ulster fans

Ronan O'Gara reveals how 'great rugby moment' helped players come to terms with Foley loss

Ronan O'Gara has revealed how Munster players old and new laughed through the tears as they came to terms with the loss last week of Anthony Foley.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2016

Ronan O'Gara reveals how 'great rugby moment' helped players come to terms with Foley loss

RONAN O'Gara has revealed how Munster players old and new laughed through the tears as they came to terms with the loss last week of Anthony Foley.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2016

Delicious new gadgets and tablewares for winter

Kya deLongchamps looks at how some unique new arrivals and recent classics can add a creative touch to the kitchen or ‘engine of the house’.

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

No borders to Mitchelstown's progress

Having been on the staff of Mitchelstown CBS since 1982, Willie Duggan is well-placed to evaluate the various sides which have passed through the school in that time.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2016

Willie Duggan hopes for Mitchelstown CBS masterclass

Willie Duggan has been on the Mitchelstown CBS staff since 1982 and, with over 30 years of service in the classroom and in promoting GAA amongst the school’s small student populace, today marks CBS’s biggest day in sport– its inaugural appearance in an All Ireland colleges final.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2016

Irish feel at home in Cardiff

Ever since they first turned out for a rumble on the left bank of the Taff, Ireland have usually made a point of picking something up in Cardiff. 

Sat, 14 Mar, 2015

High intensity game takes heavy toll rugby players

We used to have a call amongst the forwards long ago, in the heat of an international battle, when we needed to slow the pace down a bit, says Donal Lenihan.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2015

DONAL LENIHAN: France and the sitting ducks of 1982

Anyone expecting the French to pitch up in Dublin on Saturday and roll over after losing their opening three games in the Six Nations for the first time since 1982 had better think again.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2013

Duggan believes Madigan is man to face Scots

Ireland legend Willie Duggan believes out-half Ian Madigan should be handed his first Ireland cap in Sunday’s Six Nations clash with Scotland.

Wed, 20 Feb, 2013

Duggan: Irish tactics were wrong

Former Irish captain Willie Duggan is backing Ireland to bounce back from defeat to England and challenge for the RBS Six Nations Championship title.

Tue, 12 Feb, 2013

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

Absent friends remembered in stories and treasured memories

The early-morning grey mist over Powerstown Racecourse didn’t in any way dampen the spirits yesterday morning, opening day in Clonmel of the 87th annual National Coursing Meeting.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2012

Munster has lost another of its finest

For Shannon, his job was to make life as uncomfortable as possible for me in the lineout by attacking my back, while Ginger McLoughlin was invariably placed in front of me to form a two-pronged assault.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2012

Playing the generation game

AS SURE as night follows day, rugby players retire and fresh talent emerges. I was extremely fortunate to kickstart my international career in the company of some of the greats of Irish rugby including Moss Keane, Fergus Slattery, Willie Duggan and Ollie Campbell.

Wed, 28 Nov, 2007

‘Limerick deserved an All-Ireland’

NED REA: Before we start, I want to tell you — I don’t want to dwell on ‘73. It’s alright for Pat, he can go back to last year, three years ago, four years ago, seven years ago – we have to go back 34 years at this stage for our last win, and I’m tired of it.

Sat, 01 Sep, 2007