Ireland Robbie Henshaw Click Here: northampton saints rugby jerseys Source: Dan Sheridan/INPHO Anyone worried about the post Brian O’Driscoll/Gordon D’Arcy era in terms of Irish centres will have had their fears somewhat allayed as the 21-year-old — well supported by the New Zealand-born Jared Payne — has been outstanding since being give the nod by Read more about Six players to look out for at World Cup, after a thrilling Six Nations finale[…]

SUPER RUGBY IS usually dominated by the same teams. The Crusaders, Chiefs and the Bulls have divvied up eight of the last ten titles and it is unusual for a team outside of about five or six franchises to compete for playoff places. This season seems to be different though, with the Hurricanes from Wellington Read more about Super Rugby has a new juggernaut and they look irresistible at the moment[…]

CONNACHT PLAY MUNSTER at 17.15 in a crucial Pro12 clash at Thomond Park but Pat Lam will have kept an ear to the wireless to get updates from Parc y Scarlets this afternoon. Click Here: gold coast suns 2019 guernsey The westerners are currently in sixth in the table and occupy the last automatic qualification Read more about Connacht’s Champions Cup qualification chances have changed without them kicking a ball[…]

The performances of the Hurricanes bodes well for New Zealand ahead of the World Cup. Source: Photosport/Marty Melville/INPHO WE ARE ALMOST at the halfway stage of the 2015 Super Rugby season so there are some conclusions we can draw as we near ever closer to this autumn’s World Cup in England. The All Blacks are Read more about If current Super Rugby form holds to the World Cup… All Blacks by 50[…]

IRUPA, THE IRISH Rugby Union Players Association, have today unveiled its shortlist for the players’ player of the year award. Source: Cathal Noonan/INPHO Unsurprisingly, all four nominees played a central role in Ireland’s successful Six Nations campaign. Half-backs Jonathan Sexton and Conor Murray are nominated along with captain Paul O’Connell and 21-year-old Robbie Henshaw. Source: Read more about O’Connell, Sexton, Henshaw and Murray shortlisted for Player of the Year[…]

LEWIS HAMILTON REMAINS the richest sportsman in Britain and has zoomed even further ahead of his competitors after a title-winning Formula 1 season. The 30 year-old’s wealth has increased by £20m in the last twelve months and his tally is now an eye-watering £88m. The annual Sunday Times Rich List has Manchester United captain Wayne Read more about Lewis Hamilton remains richest sportsman in Britain but Rory McIlroy enjoys lucrative year[…]

PRO12 ORGANISERS SAY discussions have not been held with London Scottish and London Welsh over the possibility of the English clubs joining the Guinness Pro12. Leinster are the reigning Pro12 champions. Source: James Crombie/INPHO The Rugby Paper last weekend reported that informal talks have already taken place with both clubs, with a source quoted as saying: Read more about Could two London-based clubs join the Pro12 in the near future?[…]

THOUGH THE NEW coach and performance director set the clock ticking long ago, the countdown to the next Women’s Rugby World Cup start for the majority of the public yesterday. The announcement that Ireland would host the 2017 edition of the tournament was, of course, warmly welcomed by all connected to the game. However, one Read more about Ireland Women still calling on newcomers to rugby with a World Cup in view[…]

LEINSTER, ULSTER AND MUNSTER have all been handed tough draws for next season’s Champions Cup. Leinster will come across Toulon-bound Paul O’Connell in Pool 5, with English sides Bath and Wasps joining the champions from the last five seasons in the group. Leinster faced both English sides in last season’s competition, beating Bath in the quarter Read more about Leinster to face Toulon-bound Paul O’Connell in Champions Cup pool stage[…]

YESTERDAY CONNACHT UNVEILED Galway Free Range Eggs as a new sponsor and the photos from the launch were, eh, interesting.  It did, however get us thinking about other awkward sponsorship photos involving sportspeople and here are some of our favourites. Eggcellect spoon work by the lads Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO Brian Clough realises he’s made a Read more about 13 of our favourite awkward sports sponsorship photos of all time[…]