Some familiar old faces return with Stade

An Amlin Challenge Cup final preview for the Irish Examiner.

The Unlucky Lions

A instant-reaction look at some of the unluckier names to miss out on the Lions squad.

Munster hugely dependent on the set-piece for possession

A Heineken Cup semi-final preview piece for the Irish Examiner, including why Saracens versus Toulon could be a kick-fest.

Tough task for Munster and a crowd asleep at Twickers

A preview of the weekend's Heineken Cup semi finals, now with added Referee stats. Yes, that's Ref Stats.

Revenge of the Nerds

A feature on the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference for the Irish Examiner.

A quick look at Gilroy and Zebo…

Ok, here we go. Gilroy vs. Zebo.

Going back to the start of the 2011 is, frankly, too much damn work for what was the tiniest of thoughtworms. 

So I’ve stuck to this season only. Here’s the season totals for tests, Pro 12 and Heineken Cup matches:

Games Played:
Gilroy 24
Zebo 17

Tries Scored:
Gilroy 4
Zebo 8

Easy win for Zebo, eh?… Read more...

Munster Add to the Legend but Ulster Wonder What Might Have Been

A look back at what made up a remarkable weekend of European rugby...