Category Archives: Rugby Column

RUGBY OPINION   Leinster far from convincing despite win   By Daire Walsh   WITH the RBS Six Nations placed on the back burner, it was the four Irish provinces who took centre stage last weekend.   It was a … Continue reading →

RUGBY OPINION   Sexton settles scrappy contest   By Daire Walsh   FOLLOWING another frantic weekend of Six Nations action against their French counterparts, all three Irish sides remain in the hunt for Championship honours.   Joe Schmidt’s senior men’s … Continue reading →

RUGBY: OPINION   Ireland starts with hat trick of wins in Italy   By Daire Walsh   IT proved to be a perfect weekend for Irish teams in Italy, as all three made winning starts to their respective Six Nations … Continue reading →

RUGBY OPINION   Anticipation building ahead of Six Nations opener   By Daire Walsh   FOR Joe Schmidt and his Ireland team, 2014 was a year to remember. Following the impressive RBS Six Nations Championship success, they secured consecutive victories … Continue reading →

RUGBY: OPINION   Leinster make hard work of securing quarter final place   By Daire Walsh   THERE were some anxious second-half moments at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday, but despite having to settle for a draw with London Wasps … Continue reading →

RUGBY: OPINION Leinster primed to take the sting out of Wasps   By Daire Walsh   LEINSTER will face a defining moment in their season at the Ricoh Arena this coming Saturday, when they face London Wasps in a winner-takes-all … Continue reading →

IN REVIEW: THE RUGBY YEAR   More glory for Leinster… but where to now?   By Daire Walsh   2014 saw Leinster adding silverware to their ever-expanding trophy cabinet, with their Pro12 Grand Final triumph over Glasgow Warriors in the … Continue reading →