Sunday December 31 2006
It has very much been a year of black and red the world over. On the international stage the All Blacks have conquered all, often with consummate ease, and have collected awards galore for their efforts. Meanwhile England have been under dark clouds for much of the time, embarking on a record losing streak and the departure of Head Coach Andy Robinson.
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Sunday November 26 2006Ireland gave the crumbling stands of Lansdowne Road a fitting send-off on Sunday afternoon, punctuating a glorious chapter of the stadium's history with a handsome 61-17 victory over the Pacific Islanders.
Thursday November 23 2006Ireland will be wanting to pull off a resounding swallow dive into the visiting Pacific Islands team when the sides clash in their final Test of 2006 at Lansdowne Road on Sunday.
Thursday November 23 2006Pacific Islanders coach Pat Lam has been forced to make a number of changes to his XV ahead of Saturday's clash with Ireland at Lansdowne Road.
Monday November 20 2006Wing Rupeni Caucaunibuca and flank Semo Sititi will be unavailable for the Pacific Islanders' last match of their tour of Europe, against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday, after leaving at the weekend.