Category Archives: Rugby Column

RUGBY: D’arcy to say goodbye to Leinster   By Daire Walsh   IT was a quiet weekend for the rugby provinces in Ireland, who had to look on as teams from England, Scotland and France contested the European Rugby Challenge … Continue reading →

RUGBY   Defeat to Ulster ends Leinster’s three in a row dreams   By Daire Walsh   LEINSTER’S reign as Pro12 champions officially came to an end at the weekend, when a 26-10 away defeat to interprovincial rivals Ulster was … Continue reading →

RUGBY OPINION   Leinster go in search of European glory in Toulon   By Daire Walsh   IT will be a case of make or break for Leinster this coming Sunday in the Stade Velodrome, where they are set to … Continue reading →

RUGBY OPINION   By Daire Walsh   IAN Madigan’s kicking masterclass aided Leinster in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, as the Guinness Pro12 title holders booked their place in the semi-final of the European Rugby Champions Cup with a narrow … Continue reading →

RUGBY OPINION   Inconsistent form a concern for Leinster ahead of Bath tie   By Daire Walsh   LEINSTER are set to face the biggest challenge of their season at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday afternoon, when they entertain Bath … Continue reading →

RUGBY OPINION   Unforgettable weekend for Irish rugby   By Daire Walsh   IT was a truly unforgettable weekend for Irish rugby in Scotland, as Joe Schmidt and Tom Tierney guided their respective sides to RBS Six Nations glory in … Continue reading →

RUGBY OPINION   Defeat to Wales sets up thrilling Six Nations climax   By Daire Walsh   THE RBS Six Nations Championship is set to go down to the wire this weekend, after Ireland’s 23-16 defeat to Wales in the … Continue reading →

RUGBY OPINION   Pro12 problems for Leinster   By Daire Walsh   WITH so much attention being afforded to the international teams in recent weeks, it is easy to forget that all four rugby provinces in Ireland continue to work … Continue reading →

RUGBY OPINION   England sent packing by Irish men and women   By Daire Walsh   IT’S a case of three down and two to go for Joe Schmidt’s Ireland, as they added to earlier successes over Italy and France … Continue reading →