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Connacht Team Strengthened For Racing Clash

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht welcome back a number of Ireland internationals for Sunday’s Heineken Champions Cup opener against Racing 92 at the Paris La Defense Arena (kick-off 4.15pm local time/3.15pm Irish time)....

Heffernan, Bealham & Marmion return to Connacht starting team for Racing clash

5 years ago by Connaght Domestic Rugby

Connacht have welcomed back a number of Irish internationals for Sunday’s Heineken Champions Cup opener away to Racing 92 (k/o 3.15pm Irish time).   Dave Heffernan, Finlay Bealham and Kieran Marmion...

Battle in the Back-row: Reidy vs Elstadt

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2020-21 Champions Cup kicks off tonight amid much excitement and optimism after the disruptive 2019-20 instalment. Taking to the field in the second game of the evening will be Top 14 giants Toulouse...

The Springboks' jersey for the 2021 Lions tour has been released

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

ASICS unveiled the unique Springbok jersey for next year’s tour to South Africa of the British & Irish Lions on Friday, featuring a vintage colourway and special commemorative 3D...

Sexton to miss European opener against Montpellier

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Johnny Sexton is set to miss Leinster's Champions Cup opener in Montpellier tomorrow due to the dead leg which he picked up during Ireland's win over Scotland.

'I'm a little bit at peace' - No ill-feelings in green for Devin Toner with full focus on Leinster

5 years ago by Irish Independent

If Devin Toner hadn't got a chance to pull on the green jersey one last time this year, one wonders how he might have reflected on his Ireland career.

Montpellier ready for ‘high-quality’ Leinster clash

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Montpellier director of rugby Philippe Saint-André is expecting a “high-quality” match when four-time European champions Leinster Rugby visit the GGL Stadium in their Heineken...

Ulster Boosted By Returning Internationals For Toulouse Test

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland is able to select a strong team for Friday’s Heineken Champions Cup opener against Toulouse at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 8pm). The Ulstermen welcome back Jacob Stockdale,...

Sean Reidy speaks ahead of Ulster vs Toulouse showdown

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second game of the first round of the Champions Cup treats views to a titanic clash as some of the best of Ireland and France will collide in the form of Ulster vs Toulouse. It promises to be a great...

Autumn Nations Cup Team of the Tournament 2020

5 years ago by Rugby World

Jacob Whitehead turns selector to pick his best XV from the new competitionJump to it: Jonny May beats Hugo Keenan to the ball to score against Ireland (Getty Images)Autumn Nations Cup Team of the Tournament...