Well seeing that it has been 20 years since the game became professional in 1996 I have decided to name my Top 20 players. […]
Posts tagged with: Brian O’Driscoll
Top 20 players of the professional era
21 Nov 16 09:58 by Henko Pienaar (Mutley) | 74 Comments
Remember Robbie?
15 Jan 14 09:24 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 10 Comments
Robbie Diack, the Stormers and Western Province loose forward? Yes him, playing for Ulster. He has again been selected for the Ireland Six Nations squad. […]
Concussion Test to be reviewed by IRB
18 Jul 13 08:53 by Scott Bevan (The Hobbit) | 1 Comment
In an announcement by the IRB yesterday they have stated that they are to review the controversial in-match concussion test. The Pitch side Suspected Concussion Assessment (PSCA), which has been in place for a year, came to prominence during the British and Irish Lions’ 41-16 series-clinching win over Australia in Sydney earlier this month. […]
Warburton leads strong Lions squad
2 May 13 08:30 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 21 Comments
The much-anticipated British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia later this year has been named by coach Warren Gatland. […]
Select your British & Irish Lions 22 for the Tests
1 Mar 13 13:10 by Chris Smith (ChrisS) | 8 Comments
The time is drawing near and everyone is giving it their all in the 6 Nations in order to be on the plane to Australia. There will be a few surprises and disappointments as there are every 4 years. […]
Lions watch: Round 2 – The Backs
14 Feb 13 11:30 by Andre Liebenberg (King Shark) | 11 Comments
With the second round of the Six Nations behind us, it is a good time to continue the speculating on the composition of the team that will take on the Aussies later this year. Again, I base my selection on this past weekend’s performance only, so bear that in mind before you start baying for my blood! […]
Ireland without skipper for Boks
31 Oct 12 10:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 2 Comments
Ireland will go into the End of Year Tour match against South Africa without captain Brian O’Driscoll and hooker Rory Best after both players were ruled out of the entire series of Irish matches. […]
Heineken Cup semi-final preview: Leinster v Toulouse
29 Apr 11 23:14 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 12 Comments
James Mortimer reports on All Blacks.com that one semi final holds more appeal than the other. […]
Royal Wedding – Richie and I are not going, so who is ?
19 Apr 11 04:36 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 15 Comments
Stuff.co.nz report there is uncertainty about who is exactly going from the rugby world to Kate and William’s big day. […]
Burger is not a ballet dancer
29 Jun 09 14:48 by Wesley Weber (wpw) | 11 Comments
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers, in standing his ground if the face of a fierce media storm, on Monday won a small battle – strongly defending suspended flank Schalk Burger. […]
Bok decision needed on Adi
22 Jun 09 15:32 by Wesley Weber (wpw) | 11 Comments
The series against the British and Irish Lions is there for the taking, but if the Springboks want to be sure of winning the second Test and then have sustained success through the rest of the season, the time has come for the coach to make a difficult decision. […]
Sharks on a downward spiral
11 Jun 09 15:50 by Wesley Weber (wpw) | 107 Comments
So, was it a bad Sharks performance of something ominous from the British and Irish Lions. Or perhaps a combination of both? […]
Steyn is Racing to France
11 Jun 09 07:42 by Wesley Weber (wpw) | 22 Comments
Springbok star Francois Steyn, the youngest ever World Cup winner at aged 19 in 2007, is hoping to star in the next edition of Rugby Union’s showcase tournament despite playing in France. […]
Plumtree to the rescue
5 Jun 09 07:12 by Wesley Weber (wpw) | 24 Comments
Concern for the threat that the British and Irish Lions could pose at the breakdowns has prompted the Springbok management to call in John Plumtree to help with their preparations for the forthcoming three match series. […]
Good, but can do better
4 Jun 09 05:47 by Andre Bosch (KSA Shark ©) | 6 Comments
It was a record win over the Golden Lions, or Transvaal as they used to called, and eclipsed the heroics of the 1955 Lions, But what did the main characters think about the 74-10 victory? […]