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Conor Murray and Chris Farrell to start their first game of season for Munster

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Johann van Graan has named his Munster team for tomorrow night’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Edinburgh.

Cult hero Arno Botha buoyed by Munster welcome

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

When the biggest days arrive, competition for places in almost every area of the Munster team is fierce — and the back row is no exception.

All-Ireland League Division 1B: Round 6 Review

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

While it is neck-and-beck between Malone and Naas at the top of All-Ireland League Division 1B, there are only three points between third-placed Banbridge and Old Belvedere, who occupy eighth place, heading...

Embarrassment of riches a ‘great headache’ for Munster’s Johann van Graan

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Every coach claims to enjoy having an embarrassment of riches and Munster’s Johann van Graan is no different.

Munster’s Chris Farrell backs plan for life after Joe Schmidt

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Munster and Ireland centre Chris Farrell would have regarded the departure of Joe Schmidt as Ireland coach as a disaster for the game in this country — were it not for the fact that the New Zealander...

Jared Payne admits attitude often irked Joe Schmidt

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Jared Payne admits he sometimes got on the wrong side of Joe Schmidt, due to the former Ulster and Ireland star’s relaxed attitude. But Payne has paid tribute to Schmidt’s attention to detail...

Nigel Carolan targeting double for Connacht in South Africa

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Connacht assistant coach Nigel Carolan says his side are determined to fulfil their ambition of winning twice in South Africa when they take on Cheetahs this Saturday.

Ireland Men To Face 'Top Quality Opposition' In Dubai 7s Invitational

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Sevens coach Stan McDowell will depart for Dubai today with a 12-man squad ahead of the Dubai International Invitational tournament which takes place at the Dubai 7s this Friday and Saturday.

Irish Rugby TV: X7s Providing A Gateway To Rugby For Girls

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

In a week when two Ireland Women's Sevens teams are in Dubai, we take a look at the IRFU X7s which is proving to be a gateway into the sport for girls who want to try rugby, and also a pathway to success...

Burgess: Egos led to England’s 2015 World Cup crash

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

England became the first World Cup host nation to make a pool stage exit when they crashed out early in 2015.