All Blacks to face Les Bleus and Ireland next November
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will face France, Ireland and Italy during their November Internationals, NZR chief executive Mark Robinson has confirmed. New Zealand will attempt to return...
Zebo: I feel 'let down' by World Rugby's lack of action on Pumas' racist posts
5 years ago by Irish IndependentFormer Ireland full-back Simon Zebo says he feels let down by World Rugby's lack of action in response to Argentina captain Pablo Matera's racist social media posts.
Damian de Allende excited by Champions Cup challenge
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian de Allende is set to make his Champions Cup debut for Munster this weekend as the Irish Province kick off their campaign at home against Harlequins. De Allende joined Munster...
No Irish involvement as yet in landmark concussion in rugby legal case
5 years ago by Irish IndependentThe IRFU has not been contacted with regard to the legal action being taken by a number of former professional rugby players in the United Kingdom, while Rugby Players Ireland says it is not aware of the...
Former Ireland star Sophie Spence takes up coaching role with Wales
5 years ago by Irish IndependentFormer Ireland second-row Sophie Spence will be part of Wales' World Cup backroom team in New Zealand next year.
McGrath out to put Ireland disappointment behind him
5 years ago by Irish IndependentWhen Andy Farrell took over as Ireland head coach at the end of last year, Luke McGrath was no different to every other player in that he would have welcomed the chance to turn the page following the disappointment...
Fergus McFadden ordered to do 60 hours unpaid rugby community work for breaching Barbarians' Covid-19 protocols
5 years ago by Irish IndependentFormer Ireland international Fergus McFadden has been ordered to undertake 60 hours of unpaid rugby community work after being handed his punishment for breaching Covid-19 protocols when on duty with...
Case Study: Inclusive Tag Rugby
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsClondalkin RFC are making plans to introduce inclusive tag rugby on a weekly basis after the successful completion of a four-week pilot programme. “It’s been really special,” says Clondalkin...
Jamie Heaslips' Try of the Decade beats out brilliant selection of top quality scores
5 years ago by Rugby DumpIreland's try against Italy in 2016 was named as the Men's 15 Try of the Decade in Monday night's World Rugby Awards virtual presentation. It was Jamie Heaslip crossing the whitewash that beat out a number...
Conor Murray Named In World Rugby Team Of The Decade
5 years ago by Munster Rugby NewsMunster scrum-half Conor Murray has been named in World Rugby’s Team of the Decade (2010-2019) after a brilliant ten years with Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. A product of St...
