‘No sulking’ – Ireland’s players vow to bounce back from New Zealand defeat
Ireland’s players have vowed there will be “no sulking” during their efforts to bounce back from the disappointment of a first Dublin defeat in more than three years.
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Andy Farrell admits Irish mood ‘sombre’ after New Zealand inflict rare home loss
Head coach Andy Farrell rued an error-strewn performance after below-par Ireland slipped to a deflating 23-13 defeat to New Zealand in Dublin.
Union Berlin Draw With Freiburg After Frederik Ronnow Saves Penalty
Union Berlin goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow saved a first-half penalty in a scoreless home draw against Freiburg in the German capital on Friday. The visitors won a penalty when Eren Dinkci was brought down after 22 minutes. Freiburg captain Vincenzo Grifo stepped up to the spot but had his kick saved by Union goalie Ronnow. Freiburg have missed their past five penalties in the Bundesliga, matching a club record from 1999.
New Zealand end Ireland’s winning run in Dublin
Ireland suffered further disappointment at the hands of New Zealand as their 19-match winning streak in Dublin was ended by a 23-13 defeat.
Emergency services descend on town centre with shopping centre entrance taped off
Emergency services descended on Bury town centre this afternoon amid fears of a gas leak.
Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs
Ireland launch their Autumn Nations Series fixtures with Friday evening’s mouthwatering clash against New Zealand.
Andy Farrell hopes Tadhg Furlong will make swift return after hamstring strain
Head coach Andy Farrell is hopeful prop Tadhg Furlong will make a swift recovery from the hamstring strain which has ruled him out of Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand.
Namibia names Jacques Burger as new rugby coach
WINDHOEK : Former international Jacques Burger has been named Namibia’s new director of rugby, succeeding ex-South Africa coach Allister Coetzee, the Namibia Rugby Union announced.