Tommy Bowe (TommyBowe14) was equally busy on his smart phone. “Gutting to have the game called off last minute! Ended up having a game of touch rugby to try entertain the crowd,” said the Monaghan man before following up with: “Strange...

None of the five Italian or English three-quarters are under six feet in height. The old adage of “a good big ’un being better than a good small ’un” not only holds true but seems to have taken on greater importance in the modern game, where offensive...

“Against France away from home you need to start well. It is frustrating that I haven’t beaten France in Paris, but we have a team that can do it.” The Ireland team to face France is: Rob Kearney (Leinster), Tommy Bowe (Ospreys), Keith Earls (Munster),...

Although no deal is believed to have been signed as yet, sources claim contract talks are at “an advanced stage” with Ulster set to recapture the player who played for them between 2003 and ’08. Bowe scored a try in Ireland’s 23-21 Six Nations loss to...

Again Priestland hideously missed a kick, leaving Wales in a rut. Despite the set-backs, Wales were determined to attack and move upfield, and for the next penalty the kicking duties were handed to Leigh Halfpenny, who made no mistake in kicking the...

Wales recorded their third successive victory over Ireland on Sunday with a last minute penalty by Leigh Halfpenny giving them a 23-21 victory in their Six Nations opener. The Welsh scored three tries to the hosts two with centre Jonathan Davies getting...