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All change for Ulster in Beford Cup clash 
British and Irish Cup: Ulster Ravens v Bedford (tonight, 7.30pm, Ravenhill) 20/11/09Ulster, or for the benefit of the new British and Irish Cup competition, Ulster Ravens, begin their challenge against Bedford, currently fourth in the English Championship, at Ravenhill tonight. These games provide many of the fringe players in the Ulster squad and some potential stars of the future a...
RUGBY Shorts
Rugby 19/11/09NEW Zealand coach Graham Henry (right) last night reacted to England’s team selection for Saturday’s Twickenham showdown by admitting many of their players are unknown to him.
Kidney rings the changes ahead of clash with Fiji
International rugby 18/11/09Ireland coach Declan Kidney has tinkered with his side for Saturday’s Guinness Series clash with Fiji at the RDS. The Ireland boss has chosen to draft in new personnel at positions where he needs to see the depth he has at his disposal, while also giving established players like John Hayes and Stephen...
Cian is able: Flannery
Rugby Union 17/11/09JERRY Flannery believes Cian Healy’s impressive Test debut has offered a vital option at prop as Ireland continue their search for precious front-row resources. Ireland’s lack of depth was exposed during Sunday’s 20-20 draw with Australia when John Hayes was forced to play the...
O’Driscoll draws some comfort from comeback
International rugby: Ireland 20 Australia 20 16/11/09Brian O’Driscoll insisted Ireland’s courage enabled them to salvage a dramatic 20-20 draw with Australia at Croke Park yesterday. O’Driscoll capped his 100th Test appearance by scoring the match-saving try with a minute to go as the...
Crowd were right to boo: Johnson
International Rugby Union 16/11/09England manager Martin Johnson admitted the frustrated Twickenham crowd were right to boo his team as they struggled to a 16-9 victory over Argentina on Saturday. Shane Geraghty was jeered after directing a kick straight into touch after half-an-hour and the whole team was booed...
England after rare win over Australia
Rugby 14/11/09England captain Jamie Peacock was not born the last time his country gained a series win over Australia but he believes he will help make history in today’s Gillette Four Nations final at Elland Road.
Warning for Wallabies from Ferris
Rugby 14/11/09Stephen Ferris has warned Australia he is eager to resume his role as Ireland’s enforcer when their packs clash tomorrow.
Wales survive a test
Rugby 14/11/09Wales survived a punishing physical examination by Samoa at the Millennium Stadium – but were made to sweat profusely for victory.
Champs shocked
Rugby 14/11/09World champions South Africa suffered a second successive loss on their northern hemisphere tour as France triumphed in Toulouse last night.
Cueto feeling the pressure
Rugby 14/11/09Mark Cueto admitted England are under immense pressure to beat Argentina in today’s showdown at Twickenham and save their autumn international series from near disaster.
Uruguay test for O’Sullivan
Rugby 14/11/09Eagles head coach Eddie O’Sullivan (right) is confident he has the players at his disposal to take a valuable lead over Uruguay back to the United States following today’s first leg of their Rugby World Cup qualifer in Montevideo.
Brian the centurion still gets butterflies
Rugby 13/11/09When Brian O’Driscoll joins the ranks of rugby’s Test centurions on Sunday, he will be afflicted by the same nerves that marked his debut.
Ireland’s opening autumn international against Australia at Croke Park heralds the arrival of another special milestone for their enduringly brilliant captain.
Hayes told to look after new boy
Rugby 12/11/09IRELAND prop John Hayes has been told to act as a minder to Test debutant Cian Healy – the player he left bloodied in a brutal stamping incident last month.
Reds into next round with very little fuss
Co-Operative Insurance Cup third round, second leg: Cliftonville 2 Donegal Celtic 1 (Cliftonville win 3-1 on agg.) 11/11/09THERE was little cup drama at Solitude last night as the Reds secured a fourth round berth at the expense of gutsy Donegal Celtic. Cliftonville carried a one-goal advantage into last night’s second leg clash, and had to come from behind to seal a win on the night.
Irish wait on Flannery
Rugby Union 11/11/09Ireland will wait for an injury update on hooker Jerry Flannery before finalising their line-up for Saturday’s clash with Australia. Head coach Declan Kidney names his team for Ireland’s autumn opener at Croke Park at lunchtime today...
Elsom is eager to return to Fair City
International Rugby 09/11/09Australia captain Rocky Elsom is relishing the chance of a return to Dublin for this weekend’s clash with Ireland so soon after inspiring Leinster to Heineken Cup glory. Elsom was voted European Player of the Year last season during his sabbatical at Leinster before returning Down Under in June to...
