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Tadhg Beirne: I was clinging to my professional career

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

From clinging onto his professional career two years ago, hype is building around Ireland’s latest cap Tadhg Beirne after his summer move to Munster.

Rory Best continues as Ulster captain this season

8 years ago by Ulster Rugby

The Ulster coaching team have confirmed that Rory Best will continue as captain of the side for the 2018/19 season. 📢 The Ulster coaching team have confirmed that @RoryBest2 will continue as captain...

Geordan Murphy’s first interview as coach of Leicester Tigers

8 years ago by Leicester Tigers

Leicester Tigers controversially sacked their head coach, Matt O’Connor, and put Geordan Murphy in charge on an interim basis. Here is his first interview 

Mathewson To Join Munster As Injury Cover

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed the short-term signing of New Zealand scrum half Alby Mathewson ahead of the start of the new season.

In Pics: U18 Festival - Match Day 3

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The final day of the IRFU U18 Festival In UL saw Connacht crowned U18 Club champions while Leinster sealed the U18 Schools title. It was the culmination of a ten day festival that saw the teams based on...

'I Was Pleased With The Second Half Response' - Friend

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht continued their impressive pre-season form with a 14-12 victory over Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate on Friday. They head into the first round of the GUINNESS PRO14 on the back of three wins and...

Addison Buoyed By 'Competitiveness And Ambition' In Ulster Squad

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Two tries in the final quarter against Wasps, coupled with new head coach Dan McFarland's arrival in Belfast, have given Ulster a timely boost ahead of next Saturday's GUINNESS PRO14 opener at home to...

Van Graan Rues Missed Chances As Munster Held Scoreless By Exeter

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A strong Exeter Chiefs side overcame Munster at Irish Independent Park on Friday night, with first half tries from Olly Woodburn and Harry Williams securing a 12-0 away victory.

Ronan O’Gara tips Paulie to pass coaching test in Paris

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ronan O’Gara believes former Munster and Ireland team-mate Paul O’Connell is testing the water for a career in coaching with his first full-time job as a forwards coach at Stade Francais.

Rona O’Gara tips Paulie to pass coaching test in Paris

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ronan O’Gara believes former Munster and Ireland team-mate Paul O’Connell is testing the water for a career in coaching with his first full-time job as a forwards coach at Stade Francais.