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Former Springbok Lambie retires from rugby aged 28

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

At the age of just 28, former Springbok Patrick Lambie has retired from professional rugby, his club Racing 92 have announced.       Racing 92 have confirmed that Patrick Lambie has...

Farrell's Six Nations preparations hit by thumb injury

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Farrell faces a tight call over his availability for England's Six Nations opener against Ireland after withdrawing late from Saracens' European Champions Cup clash with Glasgow Warriors.        The...

Jacob Stockdale: The best finisher in rugby right now?

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a look back at some of Jacob Stockdale's best finishes in an Ulster and Ireland shirt.   Last week vs Racing 92   7 tries in last years Six Nations   Amazing solo try vs...

Irish Rugby TV: Thomond Thrive Under Friday Night Lights

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Thomond RFC's Division 2C campaign is back on track thanks to a 22-17 win over Bruff at Liam Fitzgerald Park. It was a first AIL win in 16 weeks for the Limerick men and a maiden win under newly installed...

Munster's Red Army beginning to feel the buzz again

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Simon Lewis (half cut) Munster’s upturn in form has not gone unnoticed. Three very different victories since Christmas, over Leinster, Connacht, and Gloucester have got supporters in the province...

Memories of 2015 still linger for Vunipola as England begin World Cup year

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Billy Vunipola will take more motivation from England's response to the 2015 Rugby World Cup than from the disappointment.         The hurt of England's 2015 Rugby World Cup...

Exeter target finest Champions Cup feat with qualification on line at Munster

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Premiership club must win at Thomond Park in pool decider• Baxter unhappy at having less recovery time than MunsterExeter are being challenged to pull off one of the great escapes in European rugby...

AIL 1B preview: Ballymena look to keep momentum going

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

This weekend sees the return of the All-Ireland League rugby. $1 previews the action in Division 1B.

Champions Cup pool-by-pool preview: Saracens’ Brad Barritt chases home tie

7 years ago by The Guardian

Barritt returns to captain Saracens on the weekend that decides the pools as his side seek to set up a home quarter-finalJonathan Joseph makes his first appearance for Bath since April after recovering...

All-Ireland League: Division 1A Previews

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Cork Constitution, Lansdowne, Clontarf and Garryowen currently occupy the semi-final positions in the top flight of the All-Ireland League, and all four clubs are at home in the opening round of matches...