Rugby Clubs to Receive €4 Million Of COVID-19 Emergency Funding
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe IRFU has allocated €4 million of the €18million emergency funding it received from Government to help Clubs towards the losses they suffered due to COVID-19’s impact on Club Rugby activity in...
Sexton Determined To Spark ‘Full 80-Minute Performance’ Against Scots
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing a frustrating few weeks on the sidelines, Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton is itching to get back out at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday for the Guinness Series finale against Scotland. Due to a...
Henshaw: We’re Just Keen To Get Back Out And Keep Building
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAs he looks to make his return from a recent injury lay-off against Scotland this Saturday, Robbie Henshaw insists the mood within the Ireland camp remains upbeat. After sustaining an adductor strain in...
“The Schools Game Has Grown Massively And It’s Brilliant” Girls Schools Rugby Enjoying Huge Growth In Connacht
5 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyBy John O’Sullivan There has been a significant growth in the number of schools playing girls Rugby in Connacht over the course of the last two years. In the 2019/20 school year, 21...
Making The Jump – Hannah O’Connor
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsDespite the challenges of 2020, Hannah O’Connor is another player who can reflect on a positive 12 months on the rugby pitch. The number 8’s consistency with Blackrock College saw her named Energia...
Ireland Squad Update – Burns Ruled Out of Scotland Fixture
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsBilly Burns’ groin injury has ruled him out of the final Guinness Series fixture of the Autumn Nations Cup. Will Connors is proceeding through the graduated return to play protocols but the decision...
Andrew Hat-Trick Crowns Resounding Win For Ulster
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJohn Andrew drove over for a hat-trick of tries as Ulster thumped Edinburgh 43-14 at BT Murrayfield to edge ahead of Leinster at the top of Conference A. Dan McFarland’s in-form side made it eight...
Unbeaten Munster Make Short Work Of Zebre
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsDamien de Allende, Sean French and Thomas Ahern scored their first Munster tries in a 52-3 Guinness PRO14 pummelling of Zebre at Thomond Park. In addition to a penalty try, Dan Goggin (7 minutes), de Allende...
IRFU taking long-term view after ‘average return’ from Andy Farrell’s first year
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe Irish finished third in the Guinness Six Nations.
David Nucifora Media Briefing
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIRFU High Performance Director David Nucifora today held a virtual media briefing to provide an update on a range of subjects across Irish Rugby, including the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic,...
