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Gary Halpin RIP (1966-2021)

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Irish Rugby community is in mourning following news of the death of former Leinster and Ireland prop Gary Halpin, a great character who played 11 Tests between 1990 and 1995. Gary’s sudden passing...

Will Skelton finds loophole in laws to make bizarre-looking lineout steal

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Former Wallaby lock Will Skelton made an unusual turnover while playing for La Rochelle in the Top 14 on Saturday.

Iain Henderson Signs IRFU Contract Extension

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland and Ulster lock Iain Henderson has signed a 2 year extension to his IRFU contract keeping him at Ulster until 2023. Iain, who captained Ireland for the first time against France in this year’s...

‘We’re Focused On Better Performances Leading To Better Results’ – Sexton

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Following the frustration of missing out on the game against France, Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton is fit and raring to go for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations encounter with Italy in Rome. Having...

WATCH: Bumping off tacklers and taking high balls, Rob Kearney had an impressive Super Rugby debut

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Ireland and Leinster legend Rob Kearney made his Super Rugby debut for the Force in front of 10, 000 fans in Australia this past weekend, putting in a solid shift and looking like his ever reliable self...

Statement On Plan for Living with COVID-19 Update

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Later today the Government of Ireland are expected to announce revisions to their Plan for Living with COVID-19. The IRFU understands many people will have questions about changes to current restrictions...

Lessons Learned, Ringrose Aims For Roman Conquest

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

It may be close to six years since their last Guinness Six Nations win, but Garry Ringrose is adamant that Italy have all the tools required to pose a difficult challenge for Ireland in Rome this Saturday....

Catt: We’ve Got To Get Our Finishing Right For Italy

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Despite having just two tries to their name from as many matches in this year’s Guinness Six Nations, Mike Catt insists the Irish attack is moving in the direction. Having held similar positions...

Brace To Take Charge Of England v France

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

World Rugby has announced amendments to the match official appointments for the final two rounds of the Guinness Six Nations, owing to ongoing restrictions as a result of the global pandemic. With South...

Perry Baker suffers awful injury in innocuous looking tackle at Madrid 7s

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

The USA Men's 7s team suffered a serious blow to its season and Olympic hopes after superstar Perry Baker's leg was broken in a tackle against Kenya on Sunday.