'It's great to see so much good form' - Farrell singles out McGrath, Cooney and Dillane for praise
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland head coach Andy Farrell has expressed his delight with the manner in which many of his players hit the ground running upon their return to club action last weekend.
Dates confirmed for Ireland Sevens Olympic qualifiers
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland's men's sevens team have a date to work towards in terms of making their Olympic dream a reality, after World Rugby confirmed that the repechage tournament for Tokyo 2021 will take place in Monaco...
Monaco selected to host the World Rugby Sevens Repechage
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today confirmed the repechage tournament for the Tokyo Olympic Games will take place in Monaco on 19-20 June, 2021. The decision was confirmed by the World Rugby Executive Committee following...
The Left Wing: Ireland's daunting draw, Connacht's progress and Munster's Clermont clash
5 years ago by Irish IndependentOn this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Brendan Fanning of the Sunday Independent to discuss the opening weekend of the Champions Cup and Ireland's World...
Ireland, Scotland and how Ben Healy became a wildcard in the World Cup plan
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIn the space of a couple of hours this week, the beauty contest between Ireland and Scotland took a few interesting turns on the World Cup catwalk.
Touch Rugby Case Study: Kinsale RFC
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsKinsale RFC have embraced Touch Rugby in recent months and are already reaping the rewards, say the club. Irish Rugby TV visited the Cork club for a video case study, which you can see below. “We...
Danny Care accuses Munster players of diving
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins scrumhalf Danny Care has hit back Munster's claims of targeting flyhalf Ben Healy with the former England International believing that Munster were guilty of simulation during their...
Gloucester confirm the signing of Georgian star
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester have confirmed the arrival of Georgian international Giorgi Kveseladze. The 23-year-old will join with immediate effect. Kveseladze will link up with the Cherry & Whites...
Van der Flier eager to move on from 'frustrating' period
5 years ago by Irish IndependentBy his own admission, Josh van der Flier endured an unsatisfactory few months with Ireland, so potentially finding himself on the bench for Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup opener or, even worse, left...
Christmas Hamper Competition
5 years ago by Munster Rugby NewsMunster Rugby sponsors Bank of Ireland are running a competition for Munster supporters with a fantastic Munster Rugby Christmas Hamper on offer. The Munster Rugby Christmas hamper includes… A signed...
