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'Buy-in' the key factor in a successful defence

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Last Saturday I was at the Ireland versus England game at the Aviva Stadium, and it was a really enjoyable experience.

Fantastic to be able to pay tribute to Axel

9 years ago by Irish Independent

It was fantastic to be able to pay tribute to Axel and his family last weekend when the Ireland Legends beat England at the RDS in Dublin, writes David Wallace.

Thursday Afternoon Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Matt Todd re-signs with Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders have secured the services of loose forward Matt Todd for another year, re-signing him to the end of the 2018...

Former England captain Martin Johnson believes Peter O'Mahony is deservedly in the mix for Lions call-up

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Ireland’s Peter O’Mahony has brought himself right into Lions contention with a stunning performance after his late call-up against England, according to two-time British & Irish Lions captain Martin...

Malone Takes Charge Of Ireland U-20s For World Rugby U-20 Championship

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The IRFU have announced that Peter Malone will be the Ireland under-20 interim head coach for the upcoming World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Georgia in June.

Malone Takes Charge Of Ireland U-20s For World Rugby U-20 Championship

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The IRFU have announced that Peter Malone will be the Ireland under-20 interim head coach for the upcoming World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Georgia in June.

Nigel Carolan and Jimmy Duffy join Connacht's new coaching team

9 years ago by Connacht Rugby

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed the appointment of Nigel Carolan and Jimmy Duffy to Kieran Keane’s new coaching team ahead of the start of next season.   Commenting on the coaching...

Carolan And Duffy Appointed To Connacht Coaching Team

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed the appointment of Nigel Carolan and Jimmy Duffy to Kieran Keane's new Connacht senior coaching team ahead of the start of next season.

Stuart Hogg wins Six Nations player of the year for second season running

9 years ago by The Guardian

• Scotland full back lands 25% of the public vote• CJ Stander of Ireland is second, France’s Louis Picamoles thirdStuart Hogg, the Scotland full-back, has won the Six Nations player of the championship...

Stander Finishes Second In Player Of The Championship Vote

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

After a thrilling Championship, the last that sees RBS as title sponsors after a fantastic 15 years, the results are in and Scotland's Stuart Hogg has been voted the 2017 RBS Player of the Championship.