All eyes on Cardiff as Friend “relishing” Connacht’s return to action
6 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyConnacht Head Coach Andy Friend has said that he and his team are relishing the challenge of Cardiff in the Sportsground on February 15th after a two week rest period for the squad. The break came...
'Sometimes we were too creative': Farrell says continuity doesn't sacrifice creativity as changes kept to a minimum
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyAndy Farrell insisted continuity in Ireland team selection would not come at the expense of creativity as he kept changes to a minimum for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations second-round visit of Wales...
Two Changes To Starting XV For Wales
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland team to play Wales in Round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations Championship on Saturday has been named. There are two changes to the starting XV from the Scotland game and one uncapped player included...
Bundee Aki continues Six Nations run with spot in Welsh clash
6 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyBundee Aki has continued his remarkable run of starting every Six Nations game for Ireland since becoming eligible to play for the country. He’s been named at inside-centre for Saturday’s...
Two enforced changes to Ireland team as Keith Earls returns to matchday squad
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has made two enforced changes to the Ireland team to face Wales in Saturday's Six Nations clash.
England centre Tuilagi out of Scotland clash due to ‘low-grade’ groin strain
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe Leicester man limped off with the issue in the early stages at the Stade de France.
Top Oil Connacht Schools Cup Fixtures: Wed 5th February
6 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyThe Top Oil 2020 Connacht Schools Cups continue tomorrow with six games in all across four cups at Senior and Junior level. The sole Senior A Cup comes from Pool 2 where Marist College play host...
Murray and Cooney cool about ‘red-hot’ Ireland rivalry
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyConor Murray or John Cooney? It’s the selection question that has polarised opinion at the outset of Ireland’s new era under Andy Farrell but it doesn’t always have to be one or the other.
Ringrose’s Six Nations ambitions curbed
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyFar from perfect though Ireland were last Saturday, Jonathan Sexton was on to something when pointing out that they are in a far better position after than 12 months previously when their Triple Crown...
New talent stepping up for Ireland, says veteran Naoupu
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyDespite celebrating her 36th birthday with a long-awaited Six Nations win, Sene Naoupu admitted there is considerable scope for improvement within the Ireland women’s team.
