Posts tagged British and Irish Lions
Arise, Sir Ian McGeechan
Dec 31st
British and Irish Lions coach Ian McGeechan has been knighted in the New Year’s Honours list for his services to rugby. The 63-year-old Scot has been an integral part of seven previous Lions tours – two as a player and five as a coach – and almost guided the team to a stunning series victory [...]
Confusion reigns supreme as McCaw wins IRB honour
Nov 30th
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has been named the 2009 IRB International Player of the Year for a second time, to the bemusement of many who were expecting Brian O’Driscoll or Fourie du Preez to claim the accolade instead. By his own admission, the 28-year-old outside flanker has not enjoyed the most spectacular 12 months [...]
O’Driscoll worthy candidate for prestigious accolade
Nov 20th
After narrowly missing out on the IRB International Player of the Year award in 2001 to compatriot Keith Wood and then again in 2002 to France international Fabien Galthie, it seems certain that it’ll be third-time lucky for the most deserving candidate of 2009’s accolade, Brian O’Driscoll. In the seven years since his last nomination, [...]
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