Ireland Team Named For Guinness Six Nations Opener Against England
Robbie Henshaw has been handed his first start at full-back since making his debut in 2013 as Joe Schmidt named his team to face England in the opening Guinness Six Nations clash on Saturday. Team 1. Cian Healy (Leinster) 2. Rory Best (Ulster) Captain 3. Tadhg Furlong (Leinster) 4. Devin Toner (Leinster) 5. James Ryan…
Ireland, team of the year. Schmidt, coach of the year and Sexton, player of the year.
http://irishrugby.ie/news/43005.php#.W_vVtmlOk0N
Schmidt announces team for NZ match
https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2018/1115/1011025-ireland-all-blacks-new-zealand-schmidt-names-team/
Ireland v Argentina Highlights
Ireland beat Argentina in a scrappy mess last weekend. Still. a good win A big loss though with Sean O’Brien leaving the field with a broken arm that will see him out of action for at least a few months. Ireland are now set to play New Zealand on Saturday – Unfortunately, because of the…
Ireland Team Named For Argentina Test
Joe Schmidt decides to go with experience for the (always tricky) match V Argentina this weekend. Unfortunately, a win will not gain Ireland any World ranking points because Argentina are ranked too far below Ireland. Although, an Ireland loss will make Ireland lose some points. Argentina are always a tough side and their current ranking…
Rassie Erasmus shows how to tackle
There was a controversial end to the England V South Africa match last weekend. With time running out and England leading 12-11, South Africa’s André Esterhuizen had the ball at about the half way line and was charging towards the the Brits. England’s Owen Farrell stopped the 6′ 4″, 243lb giant with (what initially looked…
Sexton Nominated
Ireland and Leinster out half is nominated for 2018 World Rugby Player of the year. Click Here to see the nominees. Sexton, along with New Zealand’s Beauden Barrett and Rieko Ioane. South African pair Faf de Klerk and Malcolm Marx make up the list. Winner announced on November 25. Also, if things go well for…
