No rest for Rory Best while Olding and Hanrahan named fullbacks for Munster v Ulster
MUNSTER AND ULSTER have both named exciting young utility backs in the number 15 jersey for tomorrow’s inter-provincial clash at Thomond Park (KO 19.35). JJ Hanrahan and Stuart Olding will again fill the fullback roles and line up opposite each other in this Pro12 encounter building up to next weekend’s European Cup action. Anthony Foley…
Are Ireland more likely to win the Rugby World Cup in 2015 or host it in 2023?
WITH NEWS BREAKING earlier today that the IRFU are set to launch a bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, talk in TheScore.ie Towers inevitably turned to the likelihood of that bid succeeding. Guesses ranged from “we have to be favourites” to “no chance”with one writer – we won’t name names – going as far…
Behind the scenes: BT Sport focus on ‘having a bit more fun’
THERE’S BEEN A new player in the European club rugby broadcasting world this season, as BT Sport have muscled in on the action with their unique approach. BT were at the Twickenham Stoop for yesterday’s clash between Harlequins and Leinster. Source: C1 PHOTOGRAPHY The UK firm says their Champions Cup coverage is about “having a…
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Hanrahan’s promising display in Clermont underlines his Munster potential
Murray Kinsella reports from Clermont-Ferrand AFTER WHAT SEEMED to be a tumultuous week, judging from the outside at least, JJ Hanrahan was a bastion of composure for Munster in Clermont-Ferrand last night. Source: James Crombie/INPHO The 22-year-old offered up a promising display in his first start at inside centre for Anthony Foley’s side this season, adding…
A lack of accuracy in attack cost Connacht dearly at the RDS last night
LEINSTER MAY HAVE been favoured going into last night’s game against Connacht but it is a testament to how far the westerners have come under Pat Lam that many were tipping them to get their first ever win at the RDS. That is what made the game’s finale so frustrating from a Connacht perspective. After…
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The most passionate rivalries in world sport
SPORTING RIVALRIES CAN come from anywhere – proximity, success, a perceived slight from either side. While many modern athletes say they just focus on their own performance, feelings about the other side still colour how many fans consume sport. Here are some of the fiercest, most entertaining rivalries in sports, in Ireland and abroad. New…
Ben Te’o looked particularly beastly at 13 when boshing Sam Warburton earlier
LEINSTER CENTRE BEN Te’o got his second ever start for the province today in the win over Cardiff Blues. It was always going to be tough for the league convert to get back up to match speed, but he didn’t seem to shirk any of the collisions earlier. Sam Warburton is a top defender so…
Leinster remain hopeful of Healy or O’Brien involvement against Wasps
Updated 15.24 LEINSTER REMAIN HOPEFUL that one of Cian Healy and Sean O’Brien will be available to play some part in Saturday’s decisive Champions Cup Pool 2 meeting with Wasps at Ricoh Arena. Both Ireland internationals will take a full part in training in the coming days, including contact and set-piece work, and the province…