England v Italy Six Nations preview: How Owen Farrell’s attacking influence has increased ahead of 50th cap February 23, 2017 England may not have played their best rugby of the Eddie Jones era so far at this year's Six Nations, but for Owen Farrell it has been a tournament to remember. Farrell, tucked in alongside No10 George Ford at inside centre, has impressed Martin Johnson and Brian O'Driscoll to such an extent in England's wins [...]
Tributes pour in after Munster head coach Anthony Foley dies in hotel October 16, 2016 Tributes have poured in after it emerged that Munster head coach Anthony Foley had died suddenly at the club’s hotel in Paris as they prepared for a Champions Cup clash with Racing 92. Former Ireland back-row forward Foley, aged 42, passed away overnight and as a mark of respect Munster’s planned showdown in the French capital [...]
Cillian Willis: Former scrum-half to sue Sale Sharks over concussion treatment August 24, 2016 Former Sale Sharks rugby player Cillian Willis is suing his old club over the alleged mishandling of a concussion that led to his retirement. It is believed to be the first time a Premiership Rugby club has faced legal action over a concussion injury. Willis, cousin of former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll, was forced to call [...]
City Moves for 13 June 2016 | Who’s switching jobs June 13, 2016 Teneo Teneo, the global advisory firm, has announced that international rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll will join their Teneo Sports division as a senior advisor and will work closely with Teneo Sport’s leadership team. Brian was the captain of the Ireland Rugby team from 2004 -2012 and captained Leinster Rugby from 2005 until the end of [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: Ireland continue flawless start and edge closer to quarter-finals in front of record crowd at Wembley September 27, 2015 Ireland coach Joe Schmidt admits his side’s Rugby World Cup starts now after they chalked up a second successive bonus-point victory against tier-two opponents Romania at Wembley yesterday. Centre Keith Earls touched down twice, equalling Ireland great Brian O’Driscoll’s World Cup tally of seven tries, while wing Tommy Bowe also scored two in front [...]
Accenture RBS 6 Nations app: Supporters reaping the benefit from rugby’s expanding digital revolution July 26, 2015 Technology gurus driving innovation which presents fans with new levels of interaction The explosion of social media in recent years has transformed human behaviour and interaction. Notably, it has changed the way we watch television, and live events. For many, it is no longer enough to be somewhere, watching something. It must be shared [...]
Ireland set to equal winning record with victory over England February 26, 2015 HARRY MADLEY PREVIEWS THE CRUNCH SIX NATIONS CLASH AND BEN CLEMINSON LOOKS AT SUNDAY’S FOOTBALL SSINCE being installed as England head coach in 2012, Stuart Lancaster hasn’t managed to guide his team to a Six Nations Championship, let alone a Grand Slam. However, overcoming Ireland on Sunday in Dublin would be a significant step to [...]
England fans face early start as sevens hit land of the rising sun March 19, 2014 NERVE-SHREDDING rugby did not end last weekend with Brian O’Driscoll and Ireland’s Six Nations triumph, as the HSBC Sevens World Series fires back into life on Saturday in Japan. Now in its third year, the Tokyo Sevens paves the way for the main event of the calendar, the Hong Kong Sevens on 28 March, followed [...]
England stars up for award March 17, 2014 ENGLAND stars Mike Brown, Chris Robshaw, Owen Farrell and Danny Care have been rewarded for their Triple Crown-winning performances with nominations for the Six Nations player of the year award. Six players from the title-winning Ireland side have been shortlisted, including record-breaking centre Brian O’Driscoll, who bowed out of Test rugby with Saturday’s triumph over [...]
England can win 2015 World Cup, insists Lancaster March 16, 2014 ENGLAND coach Stuart Lancaster believes his side can bounce back to win next year’s World Cup, following the disappointment of missing out on the Six Nations crown to Ireland at the weekend. Lancaster’s men failed to beat Italy by the necessary 51-point margin on Saturday, winning 52-11, meaning that Ireland’s victory in Paris saw them [...]