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Upstart Craig Casey’s shades of World Cup winner

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Munster defence coach JP Ferreira is the first to acknowledge that Faf de Klerk and Craig Casey are at contrasting points in their careers but he can think of nobody better than the World Cup winner for...

Evolution, not revolution, name of game for Andy Farrell

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Andy Farrell has plenty of challenges ahead of him as he embarks on his tenure as Ireland head coach but dealing with the criticism that is bound to come his way sooner or later is not one of them.

Crowley’s Cracker Scores Try Award For Cork Con

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Jack Crowley’s try against Ballynahinch has been named the Energia All-Ireland League Try Of The Month for December 2019. It was a thrilling team try and a first ever #EnergiaAILTry winner from Cork...

Ulster Centurion O’Connor Pairs Up With Brother In Second Row

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Alan O’Connor will make his 100th appearance for Ulster when they take on defending champions Leinster in Friday’s GUINNESS PRO14 derby clash at the RDS (kick-off 7.35pm). Match tickets are...

Cronin Returns To Leinster Line-Up For First Festive Derby

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Sean Cronin returns from a neck injury to feature in the Leinster line-up for Friday’s GUINNESS PRO14 showdown with provincial rivals Ulster at the RDS (kick-off 7.35pm). 21-year-old Academy ace...

Roux To Captain Connacht On His 100th Appearance

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland international Quinn Roux will captain Connacht for their opening GUINNESS PRO14 festive derby against Munster at the Sportsground on Saturday (kick-off 5.15pm). Match tickets are available to buy...

Munster medic to face disciplinary hearing following incident in Saracens clash

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Dr Kearns faces a charge of bringing the game and the competition into disrepute for alleged comments towards Jamie George during the course of this match.

Six Nations squad will be picked on form, not reputation, promises Andy Farrell

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Andy Farrell promised his Ireland squad for the 2020 Guinness Six Nations will be picked on form, not reputation.

Casey To Make First PRO14 Start For Munster

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Munster team to face Connacht in Saturday’s GUINNESS PRO14 derby match at the Sportsground (kick-off 5.15pm) has been named by head coach Johann van Graan. Tickets are available to buy online...

Farrell Sets Scene For Ireland Players

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Andy Farrell has kicked off his new head coach role with a busy 24 hour training camp that saw 45 players gather at the IRFU High Performance Centre. The squad took time on Sunday evening to support the...