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Belfasttelegraph.co.uk - Niall Crozier RSS Feed http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/?service=Rss Rivalry between Sexton and O'Gara is beneficial to Ireland: Campbell http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/rivalry-between-sexton-and-ogara-is-beneficial-to-ireland-campbell-14729894.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/rivalry-between-sexton-and-ogara-is-beneficial-to-ireland-campbell-14729894.html?r=RSS Ollie Campbell says coach Declan Kidney has the best of both worlds when it comes to deciding who should wear the Irish number 10 jersey. Niall Crozier Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:04:16 +0000 Triple Crown still an achievement Ollie cherishes http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/triple-crown-still-an-achievement-ollie-cherishes-14729890.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/triple-crown-still-an-achievement-ollie-cherishes-14729890.html?r=RSS On the eve of Ireland’s bid to clinch a fifth Triple Crown in seven seasons, Ollie Campbell disagrees vehemently with anyone who views that as being a consolation prize for failure to complete back to back Grand Slams. Niall Crozier Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:01:48 +0000 O’Leary pivotal to Ireland's chances http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/orsquoleary-pivotal-to-irelands-chances-14726316.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/orsquoleary-pivotal-to-irelands-chances-14726316.html?r=RSS Displaying exactly the same attitude and appetite as earned him the man of the match accolades for his performance against Wales, Tomas O’Leary admits that the Triple Crown isn’t quite the same as the Grand Slam. Niall Crozier Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:37:53 +0000 Doak ready to take Ravens to the next step http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/doak-ready-to-take-ravens-to-the-next-step-14726312.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/doak-ready-to-take-ravens-to-the-next-step-14726312.html?r=RSS Ulster Ravens coach Neil Doak has named his team and replacements for the inter-pro match against Connacht A at Parsonstown this afternoon (3.00). Niall Crozier Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:32:44 +0000 Irish won’t get backs up over rule change http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/irish-wonrsquot-get-backs-up-over-rule-change-14725061.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/irish-wonrsquot-get-backs-up-over-rule-change-14725061.html?r=RSS Irish backs Brian O’Driscoll and Tommy Bowe yesterday joined coach Declan Kidney in refusing to enter the controversy surrounding the new hard-line interpretation of the law regarding what is permissible at the breakdown. Niall Crozier Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:05:04 +0000 Kidney sticking to gameplan http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/kidney-sticking-to-gameplan-14725060.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/kidney-sticking-to-gameplan-14725060.html?r=RSS If it isn’t broken, Declan Kidney sees no need to fix it. Niall Crozier Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:02:39 +0000 Triple Crown within Ireland’s grasp http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/triple-crown-within-irelandrsquos-grasp-14720798.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/triple-crown-within-irelandrsquos-grasp-14720798.html?r=RSS There can be no disputing that Ireland wholly deserved Saturday’s victory over Wales. Niall Crozier Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:54 +0000 Heaslip’s delight at Welsh shut-out http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/heasliprsquos-delight-at-welsh-shutout-14720785.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/heasliprsquos-delight-at-welsh-shutout-14720785.html?r=RSS Jamie Heaslip, Leinster’s No 8 forward, expressed his delight that Ireland had managed to keep their try line intact against Welsh opponents noted for their scoring. Niall Crozier Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:46 +0000 O’Driscoll tries to keep his emotions in check http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/orsquodriscoll-tries-to-keep-his-emotions-in-check-14720784.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/orsquodriscoll-tries-to-keep-his-emotions-in-check-14720784.html?r=RSS Brian O’Driscoll savoured every moment of the match which saw him win his 100th cap and admitted that it had been more emotional than he had thought would be the case. Niall Crozier Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:27 +0000 ‘Flattered’ O’Driscoll plans perfect party http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/lsquoflatteredrsquo-orsquodriscoll-plans-perfect-party-14719214.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/lsquoflatteredrsquo-orsquodriscoll-plans-perfect-party-14719214.html?r=RSS With this being Brian O’Driscoll’s big day, it says something for the regard in which Wales coach Warren Gatland’s holds the Irish captain that he has called a ceasefire in the war of words he declared 12 months ago. Rugby Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:25:24 +0000 Dallaglio’s backing Ireland’s World Cup bid http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/dallagliorsquos-backing-irelandrsquos-world-cup-bid-14719204.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/dallagliorsquos-backing-irelandrsquos-world-cup-bid-14719204.html?r=RSS Shepherd’s Bush-born and reared Lawrence Dallaglio could have played rugby for Ireland. Or Italy. Niall Crozier Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:15:33 +0000 Croke Park victory a must, says Best http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/croke-park-victory-a-must-says-best-14717739.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/croke-park-victory-a-must-says-best-14717739.html?r=RSS Rory Best last night urged his Irish colleagues to make home advantage count in their RBS 6 Nations Championship clash with Wales tomorrow. Niall Crozier Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:31 +0000 Quiet man Wallace can silence old foe Williams http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/quiet-man-wallace-can-silence-old-foe-williams-14714784.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/quiet-man-wallace-can-silence-old-foe-williams-14714784.html?r=RSS David Wallace is a solidly grounded Munster man whose handling of the media is not dissimilar to his treatment of opponents on the pitch; he concedes little to either. Niall Crozier Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:33:35 +0000 O’Driscoll’s Ireland ton simply an almighty achievement http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/orsquodriscollrsquos-ireland-ton-simply-an-almighty-achievement-14712973.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/orsquodriscollrsquos-ireland-ton-simply-an-almighty-achievement-14712973.html?r=RSS BRIAN O’Driscoll has had more than a decade in which to become accustomed to being Irish rugby football’s golden boy. Niall Crozier Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:51:24 +0000 Kidney sticking with winning formula http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/kidney-sticking-with-winning-formula-14712972.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/kidney-sticking-with-winning-formula-14712972.html?r=RSS Irish coach Declan Kidney has given his Twickenham winners a huge vote of confidence by naming an unchanged starting line-up for Saturday’s Croke Park date with Wales. Niall Crozier Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:46:53 +0000 Ireland have never had it so good: Carr http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/ireland-have-never-had-it-so-good-carr-14711668.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/ireland-have-never-had-it-so-good-carr-14711668.html?r=RSS Nigel Carr has given the current Irish team an unqualified endorsement by lauding them as the most consistent side ever to have represented Ireland. Niall Crozier Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:26:31 +0000 Attoub has his appeal rejected http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/attoub-has-his-appeal-rejected-14709027.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/attoub-has-his-appeal-rejected-14709027.html?r=RSS Stade Français prop David Attoub’s appeal against the 70-week suspension imposed for gouging Ulster’s Stephen Ferris has been thrown out by the Independent Appeal Committee. Niall Crozier Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:53 +0000 Ulster must draw some inspiration http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/ulster-must-draw-some-inspiration-14709024.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/ulster-must-draw-some-inspiration-14709024.html?r=RSS Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin is hoping that the memory of having drawn in Llanelli three weeks ago will serve to motivate a number of his players when they return to the South Wales venue tonight. Niall Crozier Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:49 +0000 BRA dismiss Leckey eligibility concerns http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/bra-dismiss-leckey-eligibility-concerns-14709026.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/bra-dismiss-leckey-eligibility-concerns-14709026.html?r=RSS Suggestions of any wrong-doing on the part of Northern Bank Schools’ Cup finalists Belfast Royal Academy have been dismissed by the organisers and the coach of the beaten semi-finalists. Niall Crozier Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:26 +0000 It’s Brady crunch time http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/itrsquos-brady-crunch-time-14709020.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/itrsquos-brady-crunch-time-14709020.html?r=RSS As a man accustomed to being in the middle of what he calls “the skulduggery of the front row”, Ulster’s Nigel Brady knows all about standing his ground. Niall Crozier Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:01 +0000 Boss out to end Ulster adventure on top note http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/boss-out-to-end-ulster-adventure-on-top-note-14706455.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/boss-out-to-end-ulster-adventure-on-top-note-14706455.html?r=RSS Scrum-half Isaac Boss is on the home furlong of an Ulster career which began five years ago. Niall Crozier Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:10:32 +0000 Henry’s gunning for heaven in seven http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/henryrsquos-gunning-for-heaven-in-seven-14705313.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/henryrsquos-gunning-for-heaven-in-seven-14705313.html?r=RSS Captain Chris Henry is in no doubt; Ulster have a very good chance of achieving a top four finish in this season’s Magners League and with it a place in the play-offs. Niall Crozier Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:42:40 +0000 Brian has big names in frame for Scarlets http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/brian-has-big-names-in-frame-for-scarlets-14705312.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/brian-has-big-names-in-frame-for-scarlets-14705312.html?r=RSS Ulster have included most of their big names for Friday night’s Magners League joust with Scarlets in Llanelli. Rugby Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:37:56 +0000 Niall Crozier: Mint-perfect plan won it http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/niall-crozier-mintperfect-plan-won-it-14703658.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/niall-crozier-mintperfect-plan-won-it-14703658.html?r=RSS London isn’t like Dublin or Cardiff or Edinburgh. It’s much bigger. But it’s too big. When it’s a Six Nations rugby weekend in Dublin, Cardiff or Edinburgh, everybody there knows there’s a game on. They cannot avoid knowing; there are too many clues. Niall Crozier Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:44:32 +0000 Ireland dug in deep for victory: Kidney http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ireland-dug-in-deep-for-victory-kidney-14703625.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ireland-dug-in-deep-for-victory-kidney-14703625.html?r=RSS Following Ireland’s crushing defeat by France in Paris, coach Declan Kidney said that failure was not caused by falling but by not getting up again after a fall. Rugby Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:30:12 +0000 Bowe was winging it at magic moment http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/bowe-was-winging-it-at-magic-moment-14703624.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/bowe-was-winging-it-at-magic-moment-14703624.html?r=RSS Wing wizard Tommy Bowe conceded that Ireland almost shot themselves in the foot by giving away 14 penalties. Rugby Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:29:15 +0000 Take a Bowe Ireland, it is not over yet http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/take-a-bowe-ireland-it-is-not-over-yet-14702945.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/take-a-bowe-ireland-it-is-not-over-yet-14702945.html?r=RSS Was Paris, as Stephen Ferris suggested last week, just a blip? Who can say with total conviction? Niall Crozier Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:07:55 +0000 Six Nations: Ireland must show they are not on slide http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/six-nations-ireland-must-show-they-are-not-on-slide-14701413.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/six-nations-ireland-must-show-they-are-not-on-slide-14701413.html?r=RSS Today, Ireland face what is arguably their most important match since Declan Kidney took up the reins as head coach. Rugby Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:46:44 +0000 Flannery’s ban plea comes to a head http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/flanneryrsquos-ban-plea-comes-to-a-head-14700135.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/flanneryrsquos-ban-plea-comes-to-a-head-14700135.html?r=RSS Banned Irish hooker Jerry Flannery has claimed that he took a “bang on the head” prior to the reckless lunge on French winger Alexis Palisson during Ireland's defeat to France two weeks ago. Rugby Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:24:38 +0000 Six Nations: Ferris has faith that Ireland will bounce back http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/six-nations-ferris-has-faith-that-ireland-will-bounce-back-14700127.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/six-nations-ferris-has-faith-that-ireland-will-bounce-back-14700127.html?r=RSS Stephen Ferris doesn’t need to be reminded that Ireland did not play well in Paris. Rugby Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:02:17 +0000 Kidney stands by O’Callaghan decision http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/kidney-stands-by-orsquocallaghan-decision-14696983.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/kidney-stands-by-orsquocallaghan-decision-14696983.html?r=RSS Declan Kidney’s inclusion of Donncha O’Callaghan at the expense of Leo Cullen raised a few eyebrows when the Ireland team to face England was announced at Killiney Castle. Rugby Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:29:24 +0000 Six Nations: England set to bring out O'Driscoll's class http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/six-nations-england-set-to-bring-out-odriscolls-class-14696982.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/six-nations-england-set-to-bring-out-odriscolls-class-14696982.html?r=RSS Irish captain Brian O’Driscoll does not expect anything other than a battle royal when he faces England. Rugby Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:27:45 +0000 Six Nations: Axe factor for Kidney as O’Gara misses out http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/six-nations-axe-factor-for-kidney-as-orsquogara-misses-out-14695415.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/six-nations-axe-factor-for-kidney-as-orsquogara-misses-out-14695415.html?r=RSS The folly of trying to read Declan Kidney’s mind was underlined afresh when he gave the media another body swerve in announcing his team to play England at Twickenham on Saturday afternoon. Rugby Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:38:58 +0000 Ulster’s best in mood to impress at Twickenham http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/ulsterrsquos-best-in-mood-to-impress-at-twickenham-14693926.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/niall-crozier/ulsterrsquos-best-in-mood-to-impress-at-twickenham-14693926.html?r=RSS Among the pre-season goals Ulster’s players set themselves was qualification for the latter stages of one or other of the two European knock-out competitions and a top four finish in the Magners League. Niall Crozier Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:48:30 +0000 Ulster chief Logan setting himself a Titanic mission http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulster-chief-logan-setting-himself-a-titanic-mission-14692886.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulster-chief-logan-setting-himself-a-titanic-mission-14692886.html?r=RSS People from this part of the world tend to self-deprecating. At moments when we may feel tempted to boast, there appears to be an in-built counterbalance. It’s not so much a case of pride coming before a fall as of us deliberately tripping ourselves up to bring that fall about. Rugby Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:35:02 +0000