Ireland v Italy
24th August - Ravenhill
Eddie has announced he will put out his strongest team available, to play Italy on Friday. Most of the players still need crucial match time before their first game of the world cup on the 9th September.
Due to injuries O’Driscoll, Horgan and David Wallace will not be available until Ireland’s [...]

[Read more →]

Mikaera Tewhata called it an unfortunate reflex, watch this video for yourself. It is clearly a targeted punch to the face of Brian O’Driscoll which seemed unprovoked by rugby standards.

[Read more →]

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. [...]

[Read more →]

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 [...]

[Read more →]

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 [...]

[Read more →]

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 [...]

[Read more →]