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Ireland Women's Squad WRWC 2017 Pen Pics

9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team news

The 28 women who will carry Ireland's hopes at Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 have been announced. Get to know the players a bit better with our squad pen pics - split into 15 forwards and 13 backs.

Iwan Hughes 2016/2017 Rugby Highlights

9 years ago by EatSleepRugby.co.uk

Here is a young lad to watch for the future. Iwan Hughes has played for Wales U16s, Ireland U18s 7s, Ireland U18s Clubs and England U18s. He is also part of the Bristol Rugby Senior Academy. Credit –...

Wednesday Morning Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji's Olympic gold medal winning sevens captain Osea Kolinisau has signed with USA side    He has signed for Houston Strikers who are scheduled to contest the inaugural Major League Rugby...

Jackson, Olding to be prosecuted for rape

9 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

Ulster and Ireland stars Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding are among the four men to be prosecuted for rape allegations that happened in June last year.

Recap on two South African sides joining expanded PRO12 for new season

9 years ago by Rugby Dump

Last week, the Guiness PRO12 and the South African Rugby Union came to an agreement to grant Super Rugby franchises, the Cheetahs and Southern Kings, places in an expanded Northern Hemisphere league ahead...

Shadow sports minister urges RFU to reconsider women’s contracts

9 years ago by The Guardian

• Rosena Allin-Khan felt decision not to renew contracts was disappointing• System unfair for World Cup winners who are a ‘source of inspiration’The shadow sports minister has criticised the Rugby...

Japan’s Keiko Asami | The rise and return

9 years ago by EatSleepRugby.co.uk

Keiko Asami returns to the Women’s Rugby World Cup stage in 2017 as part of the Japan management team, 15 years after she played in their last tournament at this level. She tells us about the development...

Tomas O'Leary announces retirement from professional rugby

9 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

Ireland international Tomas O'Leary has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

O'Leary Retires From Professional Rugby Former Munster and Ireland scrum-half Tomas O'Leary has announced his retirement from professional rugby. Full story   Siua Halanukonuka signed by...

Irish Rugby TV: Ireland WRWC 2017 Squad Announcement

9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team news

Monday was a momentous day for the Ireland Women's camp as the 28-strong squad was revealed for the Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil. Head coach Tom Tierney and captain Niamh Briggs spoke to the press...