ireland

Lions call for Earls and Best

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Ireland captain Rory Best is set to benefit from Dylan Hartley's omission from the Lions squad which will be named in London at midday today.

McGrath hoping to kick ahead after his 'spot-on' cameo against England

9 years ago by Irish Independent

There are two minutes left in Ireland's season and nobody knows which way the ball will bounce.

Young Munster fuming as fixture clash set to rule key players out of AIL semi-final

9 years ago by Irish Independent

The much-maligned British and Irish Cup has reared its head again as Friday night's final involving Munster 'A' is set to deny several of Young Munster's first-choice players the chance to play in Sunday's...

Gordon D'Arcy: The future of the Lions is under threat unless the game embraces change

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Ireland legend Gordon D’Arcy has told Independent.ie that he fears for the future of the Lions unless radical changes are made to the structure of club rugby, as he also suggested the tour may be losing...

Irish Rugby TV: France Under-19s v Ireland Under-19s Highlights

9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team news

The Ireland Under-19s, sponsored by PwC, ran in four tries - Michael Silvester, Tom O'Toole, Max Kearney and Mark Keane all touched down - as they wrapped up their Easter tour of France with a 28-24 defeat...

Irish Rugby TV: France Under-19s v Ireland Under-19s Highlights

9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team news

The Ireland Under-19s, sponsored by PwC, ran in four tries - Michael Silvester, Tom O'Toole, Max Kearney and Mark Keane all touched down - as they wrapped up their Easter tour of France with a 28-24 defeat...

Dylan Hartley hoping for last-gasp reprieve in Gatland’s Lions squad

9 years ago by The Guardian

• Half of England starting XV who faced Ireland in Six Nations could miss out• Sam Warburton set to be named Lions captainSeveral high-profile members of England’s record-equalling side under Eddie...

Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Liam Squire re-signs with Highlanders Loose forward Liam Squire has re-signed with the Highlanders and New Zealand Rugby for two more years.   The man with the mullet; LIAM SQUIRE has re-signed...

Leinster To Wear Adidas From 2018?

9 years ago by Running Rugby

Adidas are set to take over from Canterbury as kit suppliers to Leinster in season 2018/19 on a five year contract according to the Irish Independent this week. The newspaper reported that a Leinster spokesman...

Audio: Joe Schmidt On Prioritising Players Playing In Ireland

9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team news

Speaking to RTE Radio rugby correspondent Michael Corcoran, Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt was asked about prioritising players playing in Ireland when it comes to national selection over those who are...