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Donncha Ryan determined to maintain Paris limelight

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The arrival of Simon Zebo and Paul O’Connell in Paris this summer may have grabbed most attention but another former Ireland international Donnacha Ryan is determined to make a mark in the French...

Eddie Jones addresses England breakdown problems with referees’ head

8 years ago by The Guardian

• England head coach met Tony Spreadbury• Jones: ‘We won’t get better at it until the next World Cup’Eddie Jones has held talks with the Rugby Football Union’s head of referees in an effort...

Ulster Women's Side Selected For Leinster Clash

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster will field a team mixed with experienced internationals and emerging talent in Friday's opening IRFU Women's Interprovincial Championship encounter with Leinster at Blackrock College RFC (kick-off...

Caelan Doris Handed First Start For Leinster

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Leinster team to take on Cardiff Blues in the first round of the GUINNESS PRO14 at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday (kick-off 7.35pm) has been named by head coach Leo Cullen.

IRFU Women's Programme Delivers More Players To Ireland Sevens Squad

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Teenagers Megan Burns, Anna Doyle, Brittany Hogan and Emily Lane are the latest products of the IRFU Women's Development pathway to take the step up to senior level, featuring in the Ireland squad that...

IRFU Women's Programme Delivers More Players To Ireland Sevens Squad

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Teenagers Megan Burns, Anna Doyle, Brittany Hogan and Emily Lane are the latest products of the IRFU Women's Development pathway to take the step up to senior level, featuring in the Ireland squad that...

Naughton Names Connacht Team For Women's Interpro Opener

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Captain Grainne Egan will lead a tried and trusted pack when Connacht collide with Munster in the opening round of the IRFU Women's Interprovincial Championship at Irish Independent Park on Saturday (kick-off...

PRO14 Preview: Conference B

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the PRO14 returning this weekend we preview Conference B and give a few predictions on how each side will progress throughout the season and identify a few players who are set for big seasons.   Benetton Rugby Last...

Andy Farrell snubbed offer to return to England - reports

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

According to the Sportsmail Andy Farrell snubbed an offer to return as England coach following Paul Gustard's departure to the Harlequins.   Two-and-a-half years after they sacked Andy Farrell,...

Watson required second Achilles operation

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and Bath back Anthony Watson required a second operation on his Achilles tendon after re-tearing it during a commercial photo shoot.   Watson has been out of action since suffering the original...