DUBLIN MAY BE home now, and Leinster his province, but Robbie Henshaw will always receive a warm welcome around these parts. The Sportsground and Connacht have played huge parts in his life and rugby career. “It’s good to be back,” the Athlone man smiles, following Ireland’s squad workout yesterday morning. “Great training, great weather and … Continue reading "‘It’s special. There’s no other feeling like playing in a World Cup for your country’"

INJURY, RUGBY PLAYERS constantly tell us, is just part and parcel of the game. While those of us on the outside peering in feel some kind of vicarious gut-wrench whenever a talented athlete pulls up or gets knocked down, those involved usually insist they take every blow on the chin and march forth. It’s not … Continue reading "World Cup warm-ups arrive with promise of bolters and inevitable bad luck"

CIAN KELLEHER WILL make his return to Leinster colours when he starts at fullback in Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Coventry, as Leo Cullen uses the first hit-out of the summer to test his squad depth. Kelleher is Leinster’s only new addition to their squad ahead of the 2019/20 campaign have re-signed for his native province … Continue reading "Kelleher at 15 as Cullen names youthful Leinster team for Coventry friendly"

Paddy Reid The Hall of Fame Award is presented to Paddy Reid (left) by Gerry O’Loughlin. Source: Lorraine O’Sullivan/INPHO Ireland, Munster and Garryowen rugby legend Paddy Reid passed away at the age of 91 in January. The Limerick native played at centre on the history-making Irish Grand Slam-winning team of 1948 having made his debut … Continue reading "Gone too soon: 5 people the rugby world lost in 2016"

1. WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championship – Triple Threat Match The Usos (c) defeated The New Day and Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura (w/Lana) 2. WWE United States Championship Match R-Truth (c) (w/Carmella) defeated Andrade (w/Zelina Vega) 3. The Miz and AJ Styles defeated The Bar 4. Rowan defeated Shelton Benjamin 5. Luke Gallows and Karl … Continue reading "WWE Smackdown Live Event Results – February 25, 2019 – Savannah, Georgia"