Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric return for Wales' final World Cup warm up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have named their side for their final preparation match ahead of the RWC with captain Alun Wyn Jones returning to the starting line-up for the clash in Dublin against Ireland. He will pack...
Patchell to start at fly-half for Wales against Ireland as Gatland rings changes
7 years ago by The Guardian• Scarlets fly-half one of 15 changes for final World Cup warm-up• Wyn Jones and North also return to starting XVScarlets fly-half Rhys Patchell will feature in a Wales team showing 15 changes for...
Connacht Rugby announce new partnership with Ireland West Airport
7 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyConnacht Rugby are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Ireland West Airport Knock. The partnership will see strong brand collaboration between the two organisations and will strengthen...
The Breakdown | Devin Toner omission follows trend of favouring youth over experience
7 years ago by The GuardianThe lock being left out of Ireland’s World Cup squad reflects coaches not wanting senior players on long tours where they must get used to no longer being first choicesBrian O’Driscoll knew just how...
Stockdale motivated by keyboard warrior critics
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIt does not matter how secure Jacob Stockdale’s place in the Ireland first XV appeared, doubts about his status in the World Cup pecking order still lingered right up until the email from Joe Schmidt...
Sexton Praises Schmidt And Best Ahead Of Aviva Stadium Send-Off
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJonathan Sexton says the Ireland squad are determined can give Joe Schmidt and Rory Best a winning Aviva Stadium send-off when they play in Saturday’s return match (kick-off 2pm). In addition to...
Sexton Praises Schmidt And Best Ahead Of Aviva Stadium Send-Off
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJonathan Sexton says the Ireland squad are determined can give Joe Schmidt and Rory Best a winning Aviva Stadium send-off when they play in Saturday’s return match (kick-off 2pm). In addition to...
Residency rules under the spotlight as Jim and Andy get into it
7 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter a week that included the dropping of Ireland stalwart Devin Toner for South African import Jean Kleyn, who only just qualified on the three-year residency rule, foreign imports are naturally a huge...
Snubbed Rugby World Cup XV
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is just days away and every team has named their 31-man squad for the showpiece event in Japan. The best rugby players in the game will arrive in Japan,...
Aki Aims To ‘Put Best Foot Forward’ In Japan
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing the disappointment of the previous week’s defeat to England, Ireland centre Bundee Aki felt last Saturday’s 22-17 win over Wales in Cardiff was a significant step in the right direction....
