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“It’s fantastic to be back out playing matches” – UCD’s Energia Community Series Preview

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Rugby at college level is known for its energy and enthusiasm, but there’s a particular pep in the step of UCD RFC as they prepare for their first outing in the Energia Community Series. “It’s fantastic...

Women's Six Nations to resume on October 25th

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland will be at home for their clash against Italy in Donnybrook

Rescheduled Dates Confirmed for Women's Six Nations

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Six Nations has confirmed the remaining fixtures for the 2020 Women's Six Nations after the tournament was abruptly suspended in March.     “In rescheduling...

No Joy For Ulster As Five-Try Toulouse March On

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Unable to avoid a second knockout defeat in the space of eight days, Ulster’s Heineken Champions Cup challenge ran aground at Stade Ernest Wallon where Toulouse cruised to a 36-8 quarter-final victory....

Rob Kearney calls time on brilliant career

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster’s sombre exit from the Champions Cup yesterday heralded the conclusion of a noteworthy rugby career, that of Rob Kearney’s.   Kearney attended Clongowes Wood College and was...

Rob Kearney – Ireland’s Most Decorated Rugby Player

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Today marked the end of the 2019/2020 season for Leinster but it also marked the final involvement for province and country of Ireland’s most decorated rugby player – Rob Kearney. His list...

Rob Kearney – Ireland’s Most Decorated Rugby Player

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Today marked the end of the 2019/2020 season for Leinster but it also marked the final involvement for province and country of Ireland’s most decorated rugby player – Rob Kearney. His list...

Leinster Suffer Chastening European Exit At Hands Of Saracens

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster bowed out of the Heineken Champions Cup to an Alex Goode-inspired Saracens, falling to a disappointing 25-17 quarter-final defeat at the Aviva Stadium. Recovering from a nightmare first half which...

Heineken Champions Cup Quarter-Final Preview: Toulouse v Ulster

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster are aiming to put their Guinness PRO14 final disappointment behind them and reach their first Heineken Champions Cup semi-final since 2012, but an unbeaten Toulouse side present a very tough challenge....

Heineken Champions Cup Quarter-Final Preview: Leinster v Saracens

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster kick off a fascinating weekend of Champions Cup knockout rugby as, just a week on from retaining their Guinness PRO14 title, Leo Cullen’s men look to dethrone reigning European champions...