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Mike Haley on lockdown, lineouts and fantasy league

5 years ago by Rugby World

Mike Haley is flourishing in a conference-topping Munster team. Ahead of Saturday's Irish derby at Connacht, find out more about the full-back hoping for an Ireland recallCutting edge: Mike Haley wrongfoots...

Georgian International Lasha Jaiani Heads To The Premiership

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps have announced the signing of Georgian second-row Lasha Jaiani, who will join the club immediately.   The 22-year-old was a regular starter for his country in the recent Autumn Nations Cup...

Guinness PRO14 Preview: Leinster v Ulster

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster have never lost successive home Guinness PRO14 matches at the RDS but face an in-form Ulster side that remain the last unbeaten team this season. An intriguing interprovincial derby awaits. GUINNESS...

Bealham, Dillane And O’Brien Boost Connacht Pack

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht head coach Andy Friend has made four changes to the team for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 tussle with provincial rivals Munster at the Sportsground (kick-off 7.35pm). After last week’s...

Munster Welcome Back Clermont Conquerors for Galway Trip

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

With only two changes to the team that mustered a famous comeback victory in Clermont Auvergne, Munster have strengthened their selection significantly for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 derby match against...

Wales captain Jones 'very confident' of being fit for Six Nations opener

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alun Wyn Jones, the most capped Test player of all time, expects to captain Wales in their first match of the Six Nations in Cardiff.     Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is "very confident"...

Women's Six Nations in jeopardy over Covid-19 but London Irish get go-ahead

5 years ago by The Guardian

Date still not set for start of 2021 Women’s Six NationsPremiership avoids more cancellations despite infections riseThe Women’s Six Nations is in doubt because of the rising number of Covid-19 infections,...

Paul O’Connell Appointed Ireland Forwards Coach

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Following the announcement today that Paul O’Connell will join the Ireland Coaching group as Forwards Coach we’ve taken a dive into the Inpho archives for a look back at his playing career....

Paul O’Connell Appointed Ireland Forwards Coach

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Following the announcement today that Paul O’Connell will join the Ireland Coaching group as Forwards Coach we’ve taken a dive into the Inpho archives for a look back at his playing career....

Dan McFarland Extends Ulster Deal For A Further Two Years

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster Rugby Head Coach, Dan McFarland, has renewed his commitment to the province by signing a new two-year contract extension. Since joining the club in August 2018, Ulster has regularly competed at...