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The Behind-The-Scenes Operations Of Irish Rugby’s Return To Training

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Temperature check scanning technology, remodelled gym layouts and one-way flow systems — the IRFU’s five designated High Performance Centres will have a very different look and feel to them...

Target Date Selected For Guinness PRO14 Restart

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Saturday, August 22nd has been selected as a target date for the 2019/20 Guinness PRO14 season to restart across all five competing territories. The target date was agreed at the PRO14 Board meeting on...

The Breakdown | Jonah Lomu: a one-off who broke barriers as well as tackles in rugby

6 years ago by The Guardian

It is exactly 25 years since Lomu flattened Mike Catt to score at the World Cup where the All Black transformed into a superstarWhen Jonah Lomu arrived in South Africa 25 years ago for the World Cup,...

Most Capped Test XV between 2000 and 2009

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The best of the best of 2000s, we take a look at the most capped Test Team of the 2000s.   1. Andrea Lo Cicero Vaina - Italy, 78   A long time front-row partner of Martín Castrogiovanni,...

IRFU Commences PCR Testing of Players & Staff Ahead of Return to High Performance Centres

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) will commence a programme of PCR testing of its senior professional players and high performance staff from Leinster and Munster ahead of their planned return to their...

Djougang And Byrne Share Their Experience

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster and Ireland stars Linda Djougang and Adam Byrne have today spoken to LeinsterRugby.ie about their experience of growing up in Ireland. Linda came to Ireland from Cameroon when she was just nine...

Djougang And Byrne Share Their Experience

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster and Ireland stars Linda Djougang and Adam Byrne have today spoken to LeinsterRugby.ie about their experience of growing up in Ireland. Linda came to Ireland from Cameroon when she was just nine...

THROWBACK: It's been ten years since Jamie Heaslip was sent off for kneeing Richie McCaw

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Ten years ago, Ireland stared down the barrel of a then record defeat at the hands of arch-nemesis New Zealand in New Plymouth. That's because after just 15 minutes, Jamie Heaslip was red carded for a...

Back In Time: Watch – Ireland Level Test Series With Australia

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

June 16th 2018 was an historic day for Irish Rugby as Ireland recorded their first win against Australia on Aussie soil since the Ollie Campbell inspired 9-3 win in Sydney on the same date in 1979. In...

Back In Time: Watch – Ireland Level Test Series With Australia

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

June 16th 2018 was an historic day for Irish Rugby as Ireland recorded their first win against Australia on Aussie soil since the Ollie Campbell inspired 9-3 win in Sydney on the same date in 1979. In...