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IRFU Appoint Phil Glasgow To New Head Of Physiotherapy And Rehabilitation Role

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Professor Phil Glasgow will commence work at the IRFU in October 2017 in the newly created role of Head of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Fiji name squad for November Tests

9 years ago by Fiji Rugby

Fiji head coach John McKee has named his squad for the European tour with Test matches against Italy, Ireland and Canada in November.   The team consists of both local and overseas based players...

Boks skipper to miss end-of-year tour

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

South Africa captain Warren Whiteley has been ruled out of their end-of-year tour of Europe after doctors said his groin injury would take two more months to heal. Eben Etzebeth will lead the Springboks...

Etzebeth to lead Boks after Whiteley's return is delayed

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has confirmed that Eben Etzebeth will retain the captaincy of the national side on the Outgoing Tour to the Northern Hemisphere in November and December. Etzebeth will...

Henderson To Captain Ulster In Champions Cup Opener

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Iain Henderson will captain Ulster for the first time on Friday night as Ulster opens theirChampions Cup campaign against Wasps at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.45pm).

IRFU And University Of Limerick Undertake Rugby Injury Study

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The long-term research partnership between the Irish Rugby Football Union and the University of Limerick focusing on injury monitoring and prevention in the amateur game, known as the IRIS Project, has...

Franco Mostert linked with a move to England

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok and Lions lock, Franco Mostert has reportedly been linked with a move to several clubs in England - including Johan Ackermann's Gloucester.   The Bristol Post reported that numerous...

All Blacks' dominance threatens the health of international Test rugby | Bret Harris

9 years ago by The Guardian

Never in the history of sport has there been such a dominant team – and that could have serious ramifications for the gameNever in the history of sport has there been an international team as dominant...

IRFU Referees In Action Across Europe This Week

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Irish referees will be in action across Europe this week, as provinces, clubs and regions turn their attention to the Champions Cup, the Challenge Cup and the British & Irish Cup.  

Van Graan To Take Over As Munster's New Head Coach

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Johann van Graan will join the province in mid-November, having signed a contract as their head coach until June 2020.