Rugby Union
# rugby-union - Wednesday 15 May, 2013
That’s not a gym session, this is a gym session – Lions edition
Because every single one of us at TheScore.ie looks like Mike Phillips.
# rugby-union - Thursday 9 May, 2013
Kurtley Beale’s in Lions limbo after breaking booze ban
This latest drama must now have the troubled star’s future with the Rebels and the Australian Rugby Union on shaky ground.
# rugby-union - Monday 6 May, 2013
Australian skipper Horwill excited by Lions series
The Queensland Reds lock has just signed a new deal with the Australian Rugby Union
# rugby-union - Wednesday 10 April, 2013
Mane man: Brian O’Driscoll targets 4th Lions tour
Retirement? “I just have to play it out this season and see how things unfold and then I’ll make a call after that.”
# rugby-union - Friday 29 March, 2013
Conor O’Shea dismisses Harlequins exit talk
The former Ireland international and RTÉ pundit is constantly talked of as a replacement for Declan Kidney.
# rugby-union - Saturday 16 March, 2013
Cian Healy unsure of Brian O’Driscoll plans after today’s 6 Nations finale
‘He could go on for a few years so it is however his body feels at the end of it.’
# rugby-union - Saturday 9 March, 2013
Kidney calls for talismanic Brian O’Driscoll to kick on
Hate to bring it up, but this could be BOD’s last run-out at Lansdowne Road.
# rugby-union - Wednesday 13 February, 2013
Gatland considers limiting England’s contingent for Lions tour
“They are not always the most popular with other countries because of the history. People like having a pop at them.”
# rugby-union - Tuesday 5 February, 2013
Ireland v England: Stuart Lancaster ready for Dublin onslaught
“Playing the Irish in Dublin is a unique challenge,” he says.
# rugby-union - Wednesday 2 January, 2013
Jonathan Sexton: Irish rugby in transition phase
The fly-half acknowledges that “it’s time now for younger guys to come in and start taking ownership of the team”.
# rugby-union - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
RefCam introduction to give rugby fan a ref’s eye view of the action
Footage from the new camera will be featured in Sky’s coverage of Newcastle Falcons v London Scottish this weekend.
# rugby-union - Saturday 15 December, 2012
Heineken Cup round-up: Saints down Ulster, Montpellier top pool
There were wins too today for Exeter, Leicester and Harlequins.
# rugby-union - Wednesday 21 November, 2012
Springboks unchanged for England clash
Eben Etzebeth is free to play after he was cleared of the eye gouging charge he was cited for against Scotland.
Wallabies boss Deans remains hopeful on Quade Cooper future
Australian rugby’s poster boy is yet to formally reject a contract and is tipped to ply his trade elsewhere next season. Isn’t Cooper an Irish name?
# rugby-union - Tuesday 20 November, 2012
November tests: Gatland rings changes as Welsh regroup
The Welsh are aiming to bounce back from home losses to Samoa and Argentina at the Millennium Stadium.
November internationals: Springboks wary of pumped-up England
The Springboks accounted for Scotland 21-10 at Murrayfield on Saturday, while England went down to Australia 20-14.
# rugby-union - Monday 19 November, 2012
Wallabies talisman Quade Cooper to quit union over contract – reports
The out half is said to be upset after only being offered match payments by the ARU, as opposed to an annual sum as part of his contract.
# rugby-union - Friday 16 November, 2012
Under-fire Robbie Deans accepts Campese criticism of Wallabies
Australia face England at Twickenham tomorrow in an intriguing November international.
Former Fiji international dead at 29
Maleli Kunavore — who played his club rugby for Toulouse in France — died in hospital today.
# rugby-union - Thursday 15 November, 2012
David Campese hoping England end Robbie Deans’ Australia reign
The Wallabies legend says the Kiwi coach is ‘worst thing’ that has happened to Australian rugby.
# rugby-union - Wednesday 14 November, 2012
France wary of Argentina threat
Despite crushing Australia, France won’t be taking Argentina for granted.
# rugby-union - Friday 19 October, 2012
Australia v New Zealand: McCaw dismisses dead rubber talk
A win would see the All Blacks’ incredible winning streak reach 17 games, which would equal the longest in rugby history and put them in the box seat to break it.
# rugby-union - Tuesday 2 October, 2012
Rugby chief hoses down Heineken Cup breakaway speculation
Rugby clubs in England and France’s top divisions want qualifying for the Heineken Cup to be overhauled.
# rugby-union - Monday 1 October, 2012
De Villiers expects more from Boks
The home side crushed Australia 31-8 in their Rugby Championship match in Pretoria on Saturday with veteran winger Bryan Habana crossing for a hat-trick of tries.
# rugby-union - Wednesday 26 September, 2012
Goosen handed first Springboks start against Wallabies
The 20-year-old Cheetahs fly-half will run out onto Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday in place of Morne Steyn.
# rugby-union - Wednesday 19 September, 2012
Injured pair in line for Wallabies return
Timani and Moore missed Australia’s victories over the Springboks and Pumas with hamstring injuries but will be available for the Wallabies’ final two Rugby Championship fixtures.
# rugby-union - Tuesday 18 September, 2012
Former chief De Villiers wants more black ‘Boks
The former South Africa boss says his successor Heyneke Meyer doesn’t pick enough black players.
# rugby-union - Friday 14 September, 2012
All Blacks out to end home season on a high
Undefeated All Blacks play their last home game of 2012 tomorrow night.
# rugby-union - Thursday 13 September, 2012
BT Vision chief flags Heineken Cup alternative
“We are looking to set up a dazzling new European tournament with a fantastic new format, with, we hope, all the best clubs,” the TV chief said today.
‘It’s non-negotiable’ — All Blacks chief Hansen drops Aaron Smith for protocol breach
Piri Weepu has been given his first start of the season and will earn his 63rd cap in his place.
# rugby-union - Wednesday 12 September, 2012
Robbie Deans: No McCabe worries despite hard-knock life
The Aussie centre will feature against Argentina this weekend after returning from a broken foot.
# rugby-union - Monday 10 September, 2012
VIDEO: Springboks lock Etzebeth suspended for this headbutt attempt
The 20-year-old thrust his head into the face of Wallabies counterpart Sharpe in the first half of Australia’s 26-19 comeback win in Perth on Saturday.
# rugby-union - Monday 27 August, 2012
Reports: Robbie Deans has just four games to save his job
The Australia coach must turn around his side’s flagging fortunes quickly.
# rugby-union - Saturday 25 August, 2012
Last chance saloon for Henson
Controversial Welsh star accepts his international career is coming to an end.
# rugby-union - Friday 17 August, 2012
# rugby-union - Monday 23 July, 2012
Howley to deputise for Wales boss Gatland again
Gatland’s attendance at the match between England and Australia match strengthened the widely-held belief he will be named the head coach of the British and Irish Lions for their 2013 tour.
# rugby-union - Monday 18 June, 2012
Can the real Ireland please stand up?
Ireland’s performance against the All Blacks in Christchurch was impressive, but was it, like many of the side’s best results in recent years, merely a flash in the pan?
# rugby-union - Sunday 17 June, 2012
O’Driscoll expects heroism in Hamilton
The Ireland captain is determined to put the painful lessons of Christchurch to good use during his side’s final encounter with the All Blacks.
# rugby-union - Saturday 16 June, 2012
Hansen: “What a difference a week makes, eh?”
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen believes Ireland were at their absolute best during his side’s narrow victory in Christchurch.
# rugby-union - Friday 15 June, 2012
Gatland arrives, Howley still in charge of Wales
Gatland, who broke bones in both his feet after falling from a ladder in April, has flown across from his home in New Zealand for Wales’ final two Tests against Australia.



























































McCaw plays down All Blacks coach’s comments ahead of Sydney showdown
“Don’t get too carried away with individual battles, it’s Wallabies versus the All Blacks and that carries enough as it is,” the world champions’ skipper insists.
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