The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 13 hours ago
RUGBY NEWS ROUND-UP:THE IRFU has expressed its disappointment with the way that South Africa went about seeking to have Ireland number eight Jamie Heaslip cited for eye gouging – an allegation that was subsequently found to be groundless – following Saturday’s international at Croke Park.
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago
South Africa's claim of eye-gouging against Ireland number eight Jamie Heaslip on flanker Heinrich Brussow has been thrown out by citing commissioner Douglas Hunter.
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | yesterday
Ireland No 8 Jamie Heaslip will not face charges of eye gouging despite allegations made by Heinrich Brüssow.
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | yesterday
SA request citing commissioner to investigate claims Ireland No 8 stuck finger into eye of Heinrich Brüssow.
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago
Ireland No 8 Jamie Heaslip has been cleared of an allegation of eye-gouging brought by the Springboks. Independent citing commissioner Douglas Hunt made the decision on Monday evening, after South Africa asked for special investigation into an incident involving Heaslip and flank Heinrich Brüssow in the first half of the Croke Park Test on Saturday. South [...]
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Springboks allege that Jamie Heaslip is guilty of eye-gouging. The Springboks have issued a request to match citing commissioner, Douglas Hunter from Scotland to investigate claims that the Ireland No 8 stuck his finger into the eye of Heinrich Brüssow in the first half of Saturday’s Test. Hunter has noted the request and will review [...]
ireland.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
Rugby:Jamie Heaslip will not face charges of gouging after allegations were made public by South Africa following their 15-10 defeat to Ireland at Croke Park last Saturday. The IRFU released a statement this evening confirming the player has no case to answer.
Magners League (Free subscription) | yesterday
Leinster duo Jamie Heaslip and Brian O'Driscoll narrowly missed out on being crowned the IRB World Player of the Year on Saturday night.
The Independent (Free subscription) | yesterday
Jamie Heaslip admitted Ireland's Lions contingent could take satisfaction from having avenged their series defeat by South Africa.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009
Ireland 15-10 South Africa Ireland won their third game in succession against the Springboks in Dublin with a remarkably resilient second-half performance. They were helped by an astonishingly mature display from Jonathan Sexton in his first major international and his kicking in dreadful conditions gave them the victory their defensive play, sharp running and line-out tenacity had so impressively...
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009
Keo.co.za brings you commentary from the Boks’ last European Tour Test at Croke Park. More to follow… Ireland – 15 Rob Kearney, 14 Tommy Bowe, 13 Brian O’Driscoll (c), 12 Paddy Wallace, 11 Keith Earls, 10 Jonathan Sexton, 9 Tomas O’Leary, 8 Jamie Heaslip, 7 David Wallace, 6 Stephen Ferris, 5 Paul O’Connell, 4 Donncha O’Callaghan, 3 [...]
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009
The Leinster full-back believes Ireland are a step away from greatness, and they can edge closer with victory over South Africa today Payback time has finally arrived. Even five months ago Jamie Heaslip, sitting in the Lions' Johannesburg hotel, could hardly wait for today's reunion with the Springboks. "They're very beatable," said the Ireland No8, shrugging, predicting a whole different...
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
Heinrich Brüssow says Ireland boast a balanced loose trio despite the absence of a specialist fetcher. Stephen Ferris, David Wallace and Jamie Heaslip will start for the hosts this Saturday in a back row combination that has good ball-carriers, but not any ball stealers. Wallace was asked to play this role for British & Irish Lions, [...]
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
Brian O'Driscoll and Ireland team-mate Jamie Heaslip head the nominations for the International Rugby Board player of the year.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
• Heaslip and Croft complete Lions contingent • Steyn, Du Preez and Giteau also nominated Brian O'Driscoll leads the nominations for the International Rugby Board player of the year as one of two Irish players on the shortlist. The No8 Jamie Heaslip appears alongside O'Driscoll in recognition of the duo's contribution towards Ireland's grand slam triumph and the summer Lions tour to South...
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