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Bowe insists Ireland rewarded for keeping faith in game plan
As the accountancy goes, two from four is barely a pass rate, but to end with a win, rather than a defeat, leavened much of the frustration that has trailed this Irish squad for the month of November.
Johnson pledges to stand by squad
As the England squad broke camp yesterday to return to their clubs, their downbeat mood was offset by the knowledge they are all set to avoid the axe ahead of the Six Nations.
Unstoppable All Blacks steer clear of choppy Welsh waters
Can anybody, or anything, interrupt the majestic progress of the good ship New Zealand as she plots an unerring course towards her final port of call -- Auckland and victory in the 2011 World Cup final?
French boss Lievremont vows to fight on after Aussie hammering
France coach Marc Lievremont was still in a state of shock yesterday but vowed to "continue to fight" after a record hammering by Australia wrecked his World Cup plans.
Heaslip worth his weight in gold for irish
If a 20-point defeat to New Zealand failed to do Ireland justice last week, then yesterday's 20-point victory over Argentina certainly flattered to deceive in reverse proportion.
Our shared woes won't take bite out of Pumas
There was this parsimonious man who died recently through no fault of his own. Luckily enough, he's far enough away from us that I can write about him with impunity.
Beware the pride of Pumas
Never underestimate the pride of the Pumas. That was the warning to Ireland on Thursday night from New Zealander Vern Cotter, one of Europe's top rugby coaches.
Kiwis to go full tilt
Just when you thought it could not get much more wintry out there, Graham Henry sent an extra shiver down Wales' fans spines by spelling out New Zealand's approach to this evening's Test against Wales:
Holland insists Earls should be wearing Ireland No.13 shirt instead of O’Driscoll
MUNSTER assistant coach Jason Holland believes Keith Earls should be wearing the Ireland No 13 shirt -- and not Brian O'Driscoll.
It's easy to tweet from a soft seat
WE are a nation of slaggers and there is one particular acquaintance who receives more than his fair share.
