Jack Kyle: ‘an exceptional person.’ David Conachy A few years ago at the annual dinner of the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland, I sidled over to Jack Kyle and asked him would he be kind enough to sign his autograph. I told him it was for my son, which was true, but added that even […]
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 tender process opens Just months after a record-breaking Women’s Rugby World Cup in France, the tender process has now opened to host the event in 2017. The tournament, which was won by England after a thrilling final in Paris last August, will move to 2017 to maximise synergy with the […]
The referee Nigel Owens, right, is drenched as the heavens open during England’s defeat against New Zealand. Photograph: Hugh Routledge/Rex The Rugby Football Union has issued two-year Twickenham bans to two men accused of directing homophobic abuse at the referee Nigel Owens, the governing body has announced. The RFU launched an investigation into allegations of […]
Another weekend of nail biting club action coming up with the First Trust Senior Cup semi finals, Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup semi finals and crucial league fixtures in Qualifying leagues One, Two, Three and Four. First of all we must congratulate Clogher Valley, Bangor and CIYMS on reaching the semi finals of the Ulster […]
Versatile Ulster back Stuart Olding wants to be seen as an inside-centre. Oliver McVeigh / SPORTSFILE see more at :- https://twitter.com/sportsfile Ulster utility back eyes consistent run at No 12 after impressing Schmidt in Georgia cameo As he descended the stairs of the Shelbourne Hotel, a human necklace seemed to shield every elegant fitting in […]
Five Ireland players – Paul O’Connell, Peter O’Mahony, Jamie Heaslip, Rhys Ruddock and Jack McGrath – broke the 24-tackle count over two games during Autumn Internationals. The choke still works. Photograph: Inpho Defensive coach says Joe Schmidt’s side are working to build variation in their game Michael Cheika may not have been as magnanimous as […]
Nick Clark speaks to the author whose investigation of an AFL rape case could be named Sports Book of the Year Among the provincial Australian Rules Football clubs one book is becoming required reading. Rather than a training manual or a tactical playbook, it is an investigative report into one of the darkest recesses of […]
Our World Cup-winning squad was full of players happy to express themselves – even if we did hate each other’s guts, says Austin Healey Funny things, mavericks. And the effect they can have on a team. Too many mavericks, too many loose cannons, and you can spoil the broth. Too few and you can go […]