NEW ZEALAND CAPTAIN Kieran Read says England ‘can do what they like’ in response to the Haka at Twickenham tomorrow (kick-off 3pm, Sky Sports) after Eddie Jones sneered that the Spice Girls could be singing pre-match for all he cared. The Haka, a Maori challenge, has long formed part of the pre kick-off routine of…
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Cunning plans, 900kg and bajada – Ireland’s November Tests go up a gear
AFTER THE PHONY war in Chicago last weekend, today feels like the start of Ireland’s November Test series proper. Johnny Sexton, Rory Best, Tadhg Furlong, James Ryan, Keith Earls and co. are back in harness, the atmosphere at the Aviva Stadium should be a great deal better than it was at Soldier Field, and Joe…
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John Cena got a new hosting gig of a popular television show on Nickelodeon. In comments given to Variety, Nickelodeon chief Brian Robbins explained how the network is trying to attract back the young viewership demographic and one of the moves they as a network are making is hiring John Cena to be the host…
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Michael D Higgins and Shane Ross fly out with congrats for Ireland’s win over All Blacks
Ireland’s Bundee Aki celebrates after victory the country of his birth. Source: PA Wire/PA Images PRESIDENT MICHAEL D Higgins and Minister for Sport Shane Ross have both congratulated the Irish rugby team on last night’s victory over New Zealand. The 16-9 victory for Joe Schmidt’s side is the first time Ireland has defeated the All…
Hansen to decide on future next month as Ireland hope to hang onto Schmidt
STEVE HANSEN SAYS he will confirm a decision on his future next month, with his current All Blacks contract set to expire after the 2019 World Cup. Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt, whose side beat the Kiwis for the second time last night, is also due to announce a decision on his future plans imminently….
‘Joe will want to leave this Irish team in a better place than he found it’
AS ONE OF Joe Schmidt’s most trusted and reliable lieutenants, Rob Kearney has enjoyed some of his most memorable days under the head coach’s watch for both Leinster and Ireland. And knowing Schmidt as he does, Kearney says the 53-year-old will do everything within his power over the next 11 months to ensure Ireland are…
Outstanding November tees Ireland up superbly for Schmidt’s final year
THE NEXT TIME Joe Schmidt gets his hands on his Ireland squad will be for what he calls a “24-hour get-together” before the back-to-back interprovincial clashes on 22 and 29 December. Thereafter, it’s into the Six Nations for the Ireland boss, Schmidt’s final championship in charge of the team. The fact that he only gets…
Leinster find a way as Bath promise to go ‘full metal jacket’ for return leg
IN TOULOUSE, LEINSTER lost their way even after edging in front. In Bath, it was a different story as Leo Cullen’s side nudged ahead via Jordan Larmour’s intercept try and then closed out a hard-fought victory. The win puts them back into a strong position from which to earn Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final qualification. “Finding…
Decision on under-fire Cheika’s Wallabies future to be finalised ‘ahead of Christmas’
RUGBY AUSTRALIA WILL decide the fate of under-fire Michael Cheika and his coaching staff “ahead of Christmas”, chairman Cameron Clyne has said after an end-of-season review, following a disappointing year for the team. Cheika has been under growing pressure after a poor season, with recent losses to England and Wales, and an uninspiring win over Italy….