ireland

The Bateman Cup - A Brief History

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Bateman Cup was first contested back in 1922 between Lansdowne and Cork Constitution. This weekend the Cork club are aiming for their fifth title in as many seasons. We take a look back at the history...

Mike Ross: Ireland and Leinster prop to retire at the end of this season

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Ireland and Leinster prop Mike Ross will retire from rugby at the end of this season after winning 61 international caps.

GUINNESS PRO12: Round 21 Preview

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

All eyes return to the GUINNESS PRO12 Championship with four teams still fighting to join Leinster and Munster in the semi-finals. The Ospreys and Scarlets form the Welsh challenge, while Ulster have it...

Do the Lions know how to beat a New Zealand rugby team?

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

It doesn’t happen very often in the modern professional era. The New Zealand All Blacks have only lost one match (against Ireland in Chicago) in fourteen since the 2015 World Cup. Now their Super...

Munster Switch Focus Back To Final Rounds Of PRO12

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Munster squad regrouped at the High Performance Centre in UL yesterday as they switch their focus to the final two rounds of GUINNESS PRO12 action where they hope to secure a home semi-final at Thomond...

Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gary Gold commits to Worcester Warriors Warriors have confirmed that Gary Gold will become the Club's permanent Director of Rugby after signing a new contract to remain at Sixways until at least the summer...

Munster Announce Player Of the Year Nominees

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The 2017 Munster Rugby Awards, in association with the Irish Independent, will take place on Thursday, May 4 at the Maryborough Hotel in Cork, and the nominations for the Senior Player and Academy Player...

Contract Extensions For Connacht's McKeon And Leader

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed contract extensions for two of the province's local players, Eoin McKeon and Darragh Leader.  

Ross To Retire At End Of The Season

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster and Ireland prop Mike Ross has this morning confirmed that he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.

Ross To Retire At End Of The Season

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster and Ireland prop Mike Ross has this morning confirmed that he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.