Former Ireland full-back Geordan Murphy, the ex-Leicester director of rugby, popped his head back above the parapet in November when he helped to coach the Barbarians team that took on Northampton in a Franklin’s Gardens exhibition match.
Former Ireland full-back Geordan Murphy, the ex-Leicester director of rugby, popped his head back above the parapet in November when he helped to coach the Barbarians team that took on Northampton in a Franklin’s Gardens exhibition match.
France defence coach Shaun Edwards has explained the logic behind selecting the no-nonsense Paul Willemse and Romain Taofifenua as the pair of forwards responsible for laying down the law to their teammates when it comes to gain line physicality.
From Liverpool to Lancaster, how Leinster have become a European rugby juggernaut.
From Liverpool to Lancaster, how Leinster have become a European rugby juggernaut.
The IRFU's willingness to transfer players between provinces offers a lifeline to some but pain to others.
The IRFU's willingness to transfer players between provinces offers a lifeline to some but pain to others.
Ireland had four years to ensure they would not play an important World Cup match with a rookie No10, but their failure to build depth in this key position was exposed by defeat to Japan.
Ireland had four years to ensure they would not play an important World Cup match with a rookie No10, but their failure to build depth in this key position was exposed by defeat to Japan.
