Mikaera Tewhata has been banned by his club Bayonne after punching Brian O’Driscoll. The aggressive act has stirred media attention around the rugby world and has left Tewhata banned by the French rugby federation until the results of an investigation are known.
The New Zealanders commented on his actions
I want to offer a heartfelt apology. […]
Entries from August 2007
Player banned for punching O’Driscoll
August 18th, 2007 · 1 Comment
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O’Driscoll injured in Bayonne
August 17th, 2007 · No Comments
Ireland 42 - 6 Bayonne
Brian O’Driscoll has suffered a fractured sinus after being punched in the face, while the injury is not as bad as first thought the IRB have demanded the French rugby union investigate the incident. This was supposedly a friendly match between Ireland and French club Bayonne but instead resulted in five […]
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Full strenth Ireland to play Bayonne
August 16th, 2007 · No Comments
Ireland v Bayonne
16th August (20:00 BST)
Ireland have put forward their strongest team to play French league side Bayonne. Only two first choice players, Shane Horgan and David Wallace will miss the match due to injuries.
So why has Eddie put out his strongest side to play a club rugby? According to E O’S,
You cannot replicate the […]
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Denis Hickie to retire after Rugby World Cup
August 13th, 2007 · 1 Comment
Joint top all time Ireland try scorer Denis Hickie has announced that he will retire after this year’s Rugby World Cup. Ireland long standing speed man and winger will step down from both International and club rugby.
I have had a very enjoyable and fulfilling career as a professional rugby player. I entered the senior […]
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World Cup Squad - Including Horgan
August 12th, 2007 · 1 Comment
Horgan has been included in Eddie’s 30 man world cup squad announced this morning. Horgan twisted his knee warming up for yesterday’s Scotland match. Horgan was included in the squad even though he may miss early pool matches. This was an obvious decision as Horgan will be critical to Ireland’s success in key matches after […]
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Ireland out muscled at Murrayfield
August 11th, 2007 · No Comments
While it was a game of two halves a dominant first half performance by the Scottish pack was enough to claim victory against an unfamiliar Irish side.
It was clear that the Scottish players have been putting in the hours at the gym and this showed early on as aggressive play from Scotland’s forwards was rewarded […]
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