Stuart Lancaster is on the other side of the water after walking the plank with England last year and has got a smile on his face againThe smile is back: Stuart Lancaster is enjoying life with LeinsterJust over a year ago Stuart Lancaster’s world fell apart and judging by his expression as England exited their own …Continue reading »
With Ireland beating the All Blacks in Chicago a chink of light has appeared on the Lions horizon and after a month of progress in the North, a squad is starting to take shapeLeader of men: Alun Wyn Jones led the Lions in the deciding Third TestAny Lions squad member selected in April will have to have multi-faceted skills, one-trick ponies need not apply. Any tourist …Continue reading »
Ireland capped a hugely impressive Autumn Series with an edgy win over an improving Wallaby side to leave Joe Schmidt's side with high hopes of a successful 2017Hard fought win: Peter O'Mahony celebrates the win over AustraliaBy Whiff of Cordite Ireland completed a memorable November series with a gritty win over the Wallabies on Saturday – …Continue reading »
With another raft of citings from the weekend, there is a growing cacophony of commentators getting increasingly confused by the inconsistent disciplinary process...Shown the card: Jaco Peyper brandishes a card in DublinThere were plenty of international players in the dock this week but maybe the disciplinary process should be in the …Continue reading »
We examine how canny kicking laid the foundation for the All Blacks’ blood-and-thunder win in Dublin
Bombs away: Beauden Barrett goes to the air at the Aviva StadiumAs his England side prepared to take on Steve Hansen’s men in the autumn of 2013, with a three-Test summer …Continue reading »
