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Munster Development Staff Available To Clubs In #ReturnToRugby Initiative

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

In kick-starting the #ReturnToRugby, Munster’s Rugby Development Department is available to help clubs as staff make their way around the province in facilitating dedicated sessions for younger players....

‘They Give Us More Championship-Winning Experience’ – Van Graan Excited By Munster’s New Arrivals

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Johann van Graan ensured he stayed busy during Lockdown. Amid the uncertainty and upheaval of the previous months, the Munster Rugby Head Coach challenged himself to learn and grow. He read and researched,...

Connacht Squad Step Up Pre-Season Training On Return To Rugby

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

With the proposed resumption of the 2019/20 Guinness PRO14 season fast approaching, Connacht have this week stepped up the intensity of their training at their High Performance base in Galway. Andy Friend‘s...

James Cronin's anti-doping case could be reopened

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster forward James Cronin's anti-doping case may be reopened after he received a one-month ban following pharmacy mix-up.   The Irish Times has reported that a new Memorandum...

CVC Capital Partners target the British & Irish Lions - report

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Private equity firm, CVC Capital Partners have already have stakes in the Premiership and Pro14 and a Six Nations deal in the pipeline and according to a report by Owen Slot at the...

British & Irish Lions Tour To South Africa To Go Ahead As Scheduled

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby today confirmed the 2021 tour to South Africa will go ahead as scheduled. The eagerly awaited series visits some of the most impressive stadiums in world sport...

Fiona Hayes: On a mission to finish job for UL Bohs

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

It was the announcement rugby clubs the length and breadth of Ireland had been waiting for when the IRFU published its plan for the 2020-21 season ahead last Thursday to signal the resumption of elite...

IRFU and players union reach agreement on salary reductions

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland’s professional rugby players have reached agreement with the Irish Rugby Football Union over a 10% salary reduction for the next six months with a further 10% of their wages deferred for...

Your Club Your Country 2020 Deadline Approaching

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Your Club Your Country, the IRFU Grand Draw, brought to you in association with Energia Ireland, will run again this season for the 10th consecutive year. Last year, with the support of our valued sponsors...

Your Club Your Country 2020 Deadline Approaching

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Your Club Your Country, the IRFU Grand Draw, brought to you in association with Energia Ireland, will run again this season for the 10th consecutive year. Last year, with the support of our valued sponsors...