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IRFU dampen expectations of 2031 joint World Cup bid

5 years ago by Irish Independent

The IRFU have dampened expectations that Ireland will put forward a joint bid with England, Scotland and Wales to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup.

Ireland Squad Update: Baird And Coombes Added As Doris And Roux Ruled Out

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad will train at the IRFU High Performance centre today as they continue their preparations for the start of the Guinness Six Nations. Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux have returned to their...

Ireland Squad Update: Baird And Coombes Added As Doris And Roux Ruled Out

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad will train at the IRFU High Performance centre today as they continue their preparations for the start of the Guinness Six Nations. Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux have returned to their...

O'Connell: Losing Roux and 'X-Factor' Doris a blow

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell admits it is a major blow to lose the "X-factor" qualities of Caelan Doris on the eve of the Six Nations.

O’Connell believes Ireland are almost ready for Wales after Ulster test

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Paul O’Connell has declared that Ireland are “90pc of the way” in their preparations for their crunch Cardiff clash with Wales in Sunday’s Six Nations opener after a bruising weekend session against...

Ireland need their leaders to step up and share the load on Six Nations mission

5 years ago by Irish Independent

When Andy Farrell took over as Ireland head coach, much of the initial external focus was on who would succeed Rory Best as captain.

Home nations weigh up joint bid for 2031 Rugby World Cup

5 years ago by The Guardian

World Rugby’s bidding process opened on MondayGoverning body welcomes multi-nation offersThe four home nations are considering whether to launch a joint bid to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup, the Guardian...

Paul O'Connell chats about new coaching role with Ireland

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newly appointed Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell is enjoying being back in the mix of the national side and attending to his new role.   O’Connell’s charges got stuck into...

Malone Steps Down From Munster Rugby Role

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Peter Malone has decided to move on from his role as Elite Player Development Manager for Munster Rugby. Peter has dedicated a huge part of his life to rugby having worked with the IRFU since 2012 and...

This Week At Munster Rugby

5 years ago by Munster Rugby News

The senior squad are on a down week with no game coming up this weekend in the Guinness PRO14 as Ireland kick-off their Six Nations campaign in Wales on Sunday. See what’s coming up this week at...