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Women's Sports Week: 'We're preparing to win the World Cup'

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Ireland rugby union captain Niamh Briggs on the opportunity hosting the World Cup provides to grow the game.

Munster Fear For Rassie's Erasmus

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

According to the Irish Independent, Rassie Erasmus has triggered his six months' notice clause in his contract that will allow him to return to South Africa to take over the role as Director of Rugby. Erasmus...

Japan v Ireland: Tupou Receives Ban for Tip Tackle

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sunwolves centre Will Tupou has been banned for three games for a tip tackle, on Devin Toner, late in the game on Saturday. Tupou was cited independently after the heavy defeat to Ireland in the Ecopa...

LIONS WATCH: Ben Teâ??o the unlikely hero

9 years ago by Rugby Dump

Ireland and Leinster flanker Peter O’Mahoney was voted man of the match by the Sky Sports poll for the win against the Maori All Blacks on Saturday, however England’s Ben Te’o also deserves...

Japan vs Ireland

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland made short work of Japan as they cruise to victory in a 50-22 try fest. Ireland were dominant throughout most of the game and built an early victory, one that Japan could never come back from....

U20 Highlights: Ireland finish on a high with win over Georgia

9 years ago by EatSleepRugby.co.uk

Ireland get their second win at the World Rugby U20 Championship with a toughly fought win over Georgia Credit – World Rugby The post U20 Highlights: Ireland finish on a high with win over Georgia...

Murphy Crowe Shines As Ireland Women Finish Third In Malemort

9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team news

The Ireland Women finished the opening leg of the Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series in style with a 26-7 win over England to claim third place in Malemort - and some valuable points towards Rugby World...

Murphy Crowe Shines As Ireland Women Finish Third In Malemort

9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team news

The Ireland Women finished the opening leg of the Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series in style with a 26-7 win over England to claim third place in Malemort - and some valuable points towards Rugby World...

Russia & France ahead of the rest

9 years ago by Scrum Queens News

There were many stories on the first day – the steamrolling performance of Russia, the strength of France, the focused determination of Ireland, the decline of the Dutch. But maybe the most memorable...

Ireland U-20s Battle Past Hosts For Back-To-Back Wins

9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team news

Conor Dean's 73rd-minute penalty edged the Ireland Under-20s to a 24-18 win over hosts Georgia in a pulsating 9th-10th place play-off at the World Rugby U-20 Championship in Tbilisi.