Brian Carney

...saying that. But that sort of thing happens in all sports, doesn't it? "I do think rugby league is at a stage where it needs another little boost," Carney admitted. "Everyone who goes to a game knows how good it can be - I speak to my...

In this article: World Cup, Rugby Football League, Leeds, England, Wigan, and Warrington

...new Wolves role Carney won four rugby union caps for Ireland Former Wigan and Great Britain winger Brian Carney is to take up a part-time back-room post with Warrington. The 33-year-old dual-code international signed a short-term deal...

In this article: Great Britain, 2006 Tri-nations, Gateshead Thunder, Dublin, and Ireland

...with Wigan before joining Newcastle Knights in 2006. However, he cut short his stay in Australia to switch rugby codes with Munster and was a member of Ireland's World Cup squad. He made 19 appearances for Munster and won four caps.

In this article: Tony Smith, Wigan, Great Britain, Australia, Super League, World Cup, Irish Rugby Union, and 2006 Tri-nations

...for them. Brian Carney (rugby footballer) is a rare example of a player who played in the Irish league and then gained a professional contract with Super League club Wigan Warriors, he went on to play for Great Britain and Ireland. Ireland...

In this article: Ireland, Super League, Rugby Football League, Rugby League Ireland, Rugby League, Ulster, Portadown, Northern Ireland, Dublin, and Belfast

...is to return to the Super League. Carney, who will turn 33 next month, has not played league since winning the last of his 14 Great Britain caps in the 2006 Tri-Nations series in Australia and New Zealand. He has not played rugby union since...

In this article: Sean Long, Hull, Super League, Wigan, Richard Agar, Yorkshire, World Cup, and St Helens

...playing for a Dublin student team in 1999. He played a season for Hull following their merger with Gateshead and spent five successful seasons with Wigan before joining Newcastle Knights in 2006. However, he cut short his stay in Australia...

In this article: Wigan, Great Britain, Super League, World Cup, Irish Rugby Union, 2006 Tri-nations, and Newcastle Knights