Only a few of the French players, like Imanol Harinordoquy, had won a Grand Slam. I remember I was really quite nervous because it’s not easy to win a Grand Slam and this was a great moment for us.

It is a shame that he never had better players around him but even in their heaviest defeats he always gave his all. Imanol Harinordoquy of France and Lawrence Dallaglio of England were also ...

Munster have rediscovered their energy and bite, while impressive Leinster recover from early blows There is a compelling case for Calvin Nash to start against England. Photo: Matt Impey ...

Anthony Watson, the former Leicester, England and Lions wing, has retired at the age of 30 on medical grounds. Watson, who won 56 caps for his country and another five for the British & Irish ...

Johann van Graan has become reacquainted with a few familiar Irish faces on media detail this week, with some familiar obstacles in combat still to tackle. During his time as Munster head coach ...