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Three changes for Connacht's first home game of the season

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ultan Dillane and Kieran Marmion remain as replacement options.

Out-half Bill Johnston to make Ulster debut

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The 22-year-old Tipperary-native, who scored 29 points in 12 Munster appearances, replaces Billy Burns.

Jones believes England have to prove their mettle in bruising Argentina battle

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Eddie Jones believes England face a test of their “manlihood” when they attempt to guarantee passage into the World Cup quarter-finals by defeating Argentina.

Rory Best On Ireland’s Rugby World Cup To Date

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Greg Feek gave an injury update this morning in Kobe before the squad departed for Fukuoka. Jordi will get scanned today so we’ll know the exact detail after that. We obviously knot it is the ribs....

Murphy to be given the ‘best chance’ to bolster Ireland’s World Cup effort

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Victory over Samoa will see Ireland into the quarter-finals.

Wales will be ‘disappointed’ not to at least reach semi-finals – Edwards

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Wales are in control of their World Cup building towards remaining pool games against Fiji and Uruguay.

Time Ireland lifted ban on overseas players, raps Zebo

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Simon Zebo says the IRFU must revisit its unwritten policy on ignoring overseas players — especially at World Cup time.

O’Sullivan: Rise of Highfield still work in progress

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Following three promotions in just five seasons, Cork side Highfield are set for a huge leap forward when they begin their All-Ireland Division 1B campaign against Malone at Woodleigh Park tomorrow afternoon.

Doris aims to ‘own the jersey’ with back-to-back PRO14 games

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Leinster are calling this block of Guinness PRO14 games ‘Own the Jersey’ – and Caelan Doris intends to do so with the No 8 shirt.

Rugby’s developing nations still treated with contempt by top tier

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The underlying narrative behind the decision to stage the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan is that it is an opportunity to give a huge impetus to the game in a country where it is — relatively speaking...