Reality check for England
England’s encouraging Investec autumn campaign ended with defeat to struggling world champions South Africa and a blunt reality check.
Murphy curses wintry conditions
Geordan Murphy is braced for a snow-covered aerial bombardment when Ireland meet Argentina in Dublin tomorrow.
Autumn International Tips
The Star’s Derek Foley gives us his tips for the final weekend of autumn internationals including England v South Africa and Ireland v Argentina.
Scotland still savouring win
Scotland were today continuing to savour their victory over reigning world champions South Africa and gearing up for another physical confrontation in the third EMC Autumn Test with Samoa.
Injury hangs over Ireland squad
Ireland’s three-quarter resources may be tested to the limit for Argentina on Sunday after a host of injuries were sustained against New Zealand.
Ferris frustrated by All Blacks tactics
Stephen Ferris has expressed his dismay that New Zealand escaped punishment for their cynical play at the breakdown in yesterday’s 38-18 victory over Ireland.
Ireland 18 New Zealand 38
Ireland answered their critics with a confidence-restoring display full of endeavour but they were still flattened by New Zealand at Aviva Stadium.
England 26 Samoa 13
England failed to hit the heights of last week’s record victory over Australia but they remained patient long enough to clinch a hard-fought win against Samoa.
Scotland 21 South Africa 17
Dan Parks kicked Scotland to victory in the second EMC Autumn Test at Murrayfield, ending South Africa’s hopes of a Grand Slam.
Ireland v New Zealand – Tips
The Star’s Derek Foley gives us his tips for the Ireland v New Zealand match coming up this weekend at the Aviva Stadium.
Historic win for Munster
A laboured performance from Australia’s midweek side put head coach Robbie Deans under increased pressure as Munster recorded an historic win over the Wallabies at a wet and windy Thomond Park.
Deans wary of Munster threat
Australia coach Robbie Deans has outlined the size of the task facing his midweek side when they tackle Munster at Thomand Park on Tuesday.
Impressive win for England
England may have been dressed in grey but their performance was anything but as Martin Johnson’s men stormed to a sensational victory over Australia.
Matfield proud of his team
South Africa captain Victor Matfield hailed the “great character” shown by his side as they recovered from 17-9 down at half-time to beat Wales 29-25 in an autumn Test match at the Millennium Stadium.
Autumn International Tips
Rugby pundit Derek Foley brings us his tips for all this weekend’s rugby action including Ireland v Samoa at the Aviva Stadium.
O’Gara happy to answer call
The clamour for the recall of Ronan O’Gara to Ireland’s starting line-up has already begun but the veteran fly-half is happy to adopt whatever role the team demands.
Wales 16 Australia 25
Wales slipped to another defeat against Tri Nations opposition as Australia’s try-scoring class saw them home at a subdued Millennium Stadium.
Wales 16 Australia 25
Wales slipped to another defeat against Tri Nations opposition as Australia’s try-scoring class saw them home at a subdued Millennium Stadium.
O’Gara makes supporters plea
Ronan O’Gara today issued an emotional plea for Ireland fans to defy the bleak economic climate by reviving their support for the team.
O’Gara makes supporters plea
Ronan O’Gara today issued an emotional plea for Ireland fans to defy the bleak economic climate by reviving their support for the team.
