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Guinness PRO14 Preview: Leinster v Ulster

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster have never lost successive home Guinness PRO14 matches at the RDS but face an in-form Ulster side that remain the last unbeaten team this season. An intriguing interprovincial derby awaits. GUINNESS...

Bealham, Dillane And O’Brien Boost Connacht Pack

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht head coach Andy Friend has made four changes to the team for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 tussle with provincial rivals Munster at the Sportsground (kick-off 7.35pm). After last week’s...

Munster Welcome Back Clermont Conquerors for Galway Trip

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

With only two changes to the team that mustered a famous comeback victory in Clermont Auvergne, Munster have strengthened their selection significantly for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 derby match against...

Paul O’Connell Appointed Ireland Forwards Coach

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Following the announcement today that Paul O’Connell will join the Ireland Coaching group as Forwards Coach we’ve taken a dive into the Inpho archives for a look back at his playing career....

Dan McFarland Extends Ulster Deal For A Further Two Years

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster Rugby Head Coach, Dan McFarland, has renewed his commitment to the province by signing a new two-year contract extension. Since joining the club in August 2018, Ulster has regularly competed at...

PREVIEW: Connacht V Munster

4 years ago by Connaght Domestic Rugby

By John O’Sullivan   Head coach Andy Friend says that Connacht will need to replicate the level of performance shown in their victory over Leinster when they entertain Munster in the Guinness...

Paul O’Connell Joins Ireland Coaching Group

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Former Ireland captain Paul O’Connell has joined the Ireland national coaching group as forwards coach with Simon Easterby to focus on defence. Paul was capped 108 times by Ireland and captained the...

Larmour Returns As Leinster Look To Bounce Back

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Stung by last week’s derby defeat to Connacht, Leinster welcome back a number of Ireland internationals – including the fit-again Jordan Larmour – for the visit of Conference A leaders...

Ulster Make Six Changes For Top Of The Table Clash

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has made six changes to his team for Friday’s Guinness PRO14 showdown with Leinster at the RDS (kick-off 7.35pm). With a knee injury ruling out Jacob Stockdale, Michael...

‘We’re Very Fortunate To Be Playing’ – Contepomi

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster Backs Coach Felipe Contempomi spoke this week about how fortunate the players feel to be playing and to represent the supporters. Contempomi was speaking to media ahead of Leinster’s Guinness...