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Former Munster CEO Garrett Fitzgerald passes away, aged 65

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Garrett Fitzgerald, the straight-talking Munster-to-the-core rugby man, who oversaw the province’s greatest days as coach and CEO, has passed away.

Debutant John Hodnett stars as 10-try Munster seal record win

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Munster achieved their essential aim of taking all five Guinness Pro 14 points from the visit of the lowly Southern Kings by the half-time whistle at Musgrave Park and after that, it was little more than...

Formidable back-up cast underlines Leinster strength

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

THE RDS promises to deliver more than the usual fare yesterday for a Six Nations down-week.

Reluctant return of Ireland players boosts Connacht

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

On the one hand, Andy Friend is delighted that only Bundee Aki is missing on Six Nations duty as Connacht prepare for a real 10-pointer against a Cardiff Blues side who are just below them in the table.

Leinster Include Ireland Debutants Kelleher And Deegan

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Australian international Scott Fardy will captain Leinster from the second row when they host the Toyota Cheetahs in the GUINNESS PRO14 at the RDS on Saturday (kick-off 2.30pm). Tickets are available to...

Six Nations Break Sees Dillane And Heffernan Return For Connacht

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland internationals Ultan Dillane and Dave Heffernan have returned to the Connacht team to face Cardiff Blues at the Sportsground on Saturday (kick-off 7.35pm). Tickets are available to buy online here....

Ludik Slots Back In For Ulster’s Swansea Trip

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Louis Ludik has returned from an ankle ligament injury to start for Ulster when they face the Ospreys in the GUINNESS PRO14 at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 5.15pm). Ludik will start on the...

Energia All-Ireland League: Division 1B Previews

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A week on from their Dalriada Cup success at Energia Park, some of the Ireland Club XV players will be in opposition when promotion hopefuls Old Wesley and Shannon clash in Energia All-Ireland League Division...

Kilfeacle: The All-Ireland junior rugby champions with grand ambitions

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

There was fun to be knocked out of that All-Ireland win. Especially as they’d been there before, only two years ago.

Crowley Hungry To Keep Learning With Ireland Under-20s

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

It has been a memorable start to the Under-20 Six Nations campaign for out-half Jack Crowley, who has helped Noel McNamara‘s side to back-to-back home wins over Scotland and Wales. The Cork native...