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One of the greatest feelings for any rugby player is to be called up to play for the Barbarians. This international grouping of super stars has a proud history of attracting the world’s best players. To be counted amongst the privileged few that have had the honour to wear the jersey is a great fe
Tom Shanklin is said to have been absolutely delighted with his inclusion in the British and Irish Lions squad that is set to take on South Africa this year. But today his hopes were dashed due to a dislocated shoulder during a game between Cardiff and Newport. The Wales center has reportedly bee
The Irish continue their 6 Nations campaign this week against Scotland as they continue to hope that the Grand Slam is at last within their sights. Gordon D’Arcy rejoins the side in a move that was welcomed by captain Brian O’Driscoll. The center partnership between these two players is oft
Andrew Trimble will also miss out on the summer tour after requiring rehabilitation on a leg injury. This leaves (in the absence of Trimble AND D'Arcy) Brian O'Driscoll as the only recognised centre. Munster's Ian Dowling has been called up, along with Leinster rookie Luke Fitzgerald to assist.
Gordon D'Arcy will miss the upcoming game against the Barbarians and the tour to New Zealand after requiring further surgery on his right arm. D'Arcy broke his arm in seven places during a tackle on Andrea Masi against Italy in the Six Nations clash at Croke Park. The injury required a six inch t
The first major casualty of the campaign is Gordon D'Arcy who broke his arm during the 16-11 victory over Italy. A stress fracture of the forearm, will mean the end of Gordon D'Arcy's Six Nations campaign and an operation on Monday. It's likely that Trimble will line-up alongside O'Driscoll no
D'arcy was voted Players' player of the Year by his colleagues at the Irish Rugby Union Players Association, but he wasn't the only Leinsterman celebrating as the province swept the board in all the categories! Shane Horgan picked up the Try of the Year (for the second year running) for his try
The amazing Mr D'Arcy, we've all said it as he dances through a defence. But now both D'Arcy and his would-be role model tell us how they really feel about each other! Gordon D'Arcy, says the French centre Jo Maso, is a fantastic player, more creative than Brian O'Driscoll. And the frenchman,
Surely not, do you dare even whisper those words, think Green vs Black, Northern Hemisphere vs Southern, think an Ireland vs All Blacks final to the Rugby World Cup? If the commitment shown at Croke park against England is absolutely anything to go by, then Ireland must be in the top three in the
Gordon D'Arcy has extended his current contract with Leinster and Ireland by a further 3 years. "This is another important contract secured by the IRFU and Leinster Rugby and is part of the IRFU's long stated policy of keeping our leading players in Ireland," said Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU
