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England squad update - France test week

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have gathered at their training base as they prepare for this weekend’s Quilter International against France.    Jones has assembled a squad of 33 players for the match –...

IRFU: No regrets over Farrell Ireland appointment

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Ireland rugby bosses have no regrets over the appointment of head coach Andy Farrell and believe he is "absolutely" the right man to lead the country forward.

Andrew Hat-Trick Crowns Resounding Win For Ulster

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

John Andrew drove over for a hat-trick of tries as Ulster thumped Edinburgh 43-14 at BT Murrayfield to edge ahead of Leinster at the top of Conference A. Dan McFarland’s in-form side made it eight...

Unbeaten Munster Make Short Work Of Zebre

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Damien de Allende, Sean French and Thomas Ahern scored their first Munster tries in a 52-3 Guinness PRO14 pummelling of Zebre at Thomond Park. In addition to a penalty try, Dan Goggin (7 minutes), de Allende...

Rugby union team of the week

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

We pick the standout players from the weekend after New Zealand thumped Argentina in the Tri-Nations, while and Ireland, England and France won in the Autumn Nations Cup...

Autumn Nations Cup's top stats performers - most tackles, running metres & more

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The penultimate round of the Autumn Nations Cup concluded yesterday with Ireland defeating Georgia 23-10 at the Aviva Stadium. The other results saw the English put Wales away 24-13 at Parc Y Scarlets...

David Nucifora backs Ireland to succeed under Andy Farrell despite 'average return' so far

5 years ago by Irish Independent

IRFU performance director David Nucifora has given his full backing to Ireland boss Andy Farrell, and insisted that the new coaching staff will be judged on next year's Six Nations.

David Nucifora Media Briefing

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

IRFU High Performance Director David Nucifora today held a virtual media briefing to provide an update on a range of subjects across Irish Rugby, including the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic,...

Ireland have 'no intention' of changing selection policies

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora says they have no plans to change their selection policies if high-profile players depart the provincial setup next season.   Ireland do not select players...

Ireland progressing despite poor Georgia display says Ryan

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland failed to impress as they set up a third-place play-off with Scotland in the Autumn Nations Cup