Richie Murphy on Biarritz defeat

Richie Murphy thinks that the pace and the intensity was exciting for the crowd and praised them their support.

Gatland: Wilko turned down Lions

Impressed by Wilkinson's masterclass in Toulon's Heineken Cup semi-final victory over Saracens, Gatland rang the 33-year-old former England fly-half yesterday to offer him a place in the squad.

Richie Murphy on Biarritz defeat

Richie Murphy thinks that the pace and the intensity was exciting for the crowd and praised them their support.

Kevin McLaughlin on Biarritz defeat

McLaughlin believes it was a knock out game but that there are still some imperfections to build on.

Isa Nacewa on Joe Schmidt leaving

Despite the speculation that had been building prior to the official announcement, Schmidt had remained focused on training.

Isa Nacewa on Biarritz defeat

Leinster Rugby utility back Isa Nacewa believes that it was a great game to be involved with.

Richie Murphy on Joe Schmidt leaving

Senior Skills & Kicking Coach Richie Murphy believes it is a great achievement for Leinster to put forward another coach into the IRFU.

Tony Ward delighted with Schmidt appointment

Former Irish international Tony Ward is delighted that the IRFU have decided to appoint Joe Schmidt as Ireland's new Head Coach. The legendary fly-half believes Joe Schmidt can bring the dramatic success he has enjoyed at Leinster over the past three seasons to the international stage with Ireland. Schmidt replaces 2009 Grand Slam winning coach Declan Kidney whose contract was not renewed following a disappointing Six Nations campaign this year.