AT THE END of his first season as an Irish international, Jared Payne has a medal tucked away at home as proof that things have gone fairly smoothly during his fourth year on these shores. Source: Billy Stickland/INPHO It hasn’t always been that way for Payne, however. If a proposed rule change from World Rugby…
Month: December 2022
What do Paul O’Connell, Georgia Salpa and Hozier have in common?
WITH JUST TWO days to the FAI Junior Cup final between Sheriff YC and Liffey Wanderers a number of household names have come out in support for both clubs. As well as receiving backing from Ireland rugby captain Paul O’Connell and WBO middleweight champion Andy Lee, Liffey can also count singer-songwriter Hozier, noughties pop star…
‘I broke my hand punching Simon Easterby in my first game back’
NINE YEARS SEPARATE Paul O’Connell’s two IRUPA Players’ Player of the Year awards, and the Ireland captain has changed greatly in that time. 2006 saw the Munster lock follow in the footsteps of Malcolm O’Kelly, Gordon D’Arcy and Johnny O’Connor in claiming the award that probably means a little more to recipients that any other….
Connacht heading to Russia in the Challenge Cup after pool stage draw
CONNACHT WILL FACE a nightmare away trip to Russia, after drawing new boys Enisei STM in Pool 1 of the Challenge Cup. The Russian champions, who will play their home games in Sochi, 2,282 miles away from Galway, are joined by Newcastle Falcons and Brive in a competitive looking Pool 1, but a glance at…
The 12 greatest honorary Irishmen in sport
BECOMING AN HONORARY Irishman isn’t for everyone. It’s not enough to raise a tricolour or pick up a pint of name brand stout. You don’t have to forget the land of your fathers, you simply have to pour your heart and soul in to your craft for the betterment of Irish sport. 1. Gunnar Nelson…
Giteau and Mitchell named in Australia squad – but there are a couple of big omissions
MATT GITEAU AND Drew Mitchell were named in an extended Wallabies squad with James O’Connor and Benn Robinson the major omissions on Thursday. Click Here: Military Working Dogs Stamps 2019 The Toulon duo were included as a result of a relaxation of eligibility rules announced by the Australian Rugby Union in April to allow senior…
We’ll Leave It There So: Douglas leaves Leinster, camogie commotion and today’s sport
Patrick Kelly and Eoin Reilly were on hand for the launch of the M. Donnelly GAA All-Ireland Poc Fada finals. Source: Matt Browne/SPORTSFILE HomeLeinster have agreed a compensation deal with the Australian Rugby Union for the release of Kane Douglas with immediate effect.Confusion continues to reign over how exactly the final All-Ireland camogie championship quarter-final…
11 international imports who struggled to make an impact for the provinces
Kane Douglas Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO One disappointing season into a three-year deal, the Aussie international lock was released by Leinster today after they received compensation – believed to be between €150,000 and €200,000 — from the Australian Rugby Union, with Douglas now expected to join Queensland Reds which will allow him to challenge for a place in…
The Undertaker joins Twitter!
The Undertaker has taken another leap into social media, opening his official Twitter account. Using the handle @TheUndertaker, the account is already verified by Twitter. He recently also launched an Instagram account where he posts different photos from his career and family life with not much text to accompany them. But Twitter is a different…
Strowman to face Brock Lesnar at the 2019 Royal Rumble
Braun Strowman was obviously not ready to compete yesterday but he still won his match against Baron Corbin, thanks to the help of some friends who had been burnt by Corbin as acting Raw General Manager. The stipulation was that if Strowman wins, he would be receiving a Universal title shot at the Royal Rumble…