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IRFU Volkswagen Tag Rugby All-Ireland Championships 2019

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The 2019 instalment of the IRFU Volkswagen Tag Rugby All-Ireland Championships proved another success as 32 teams from all four provinces descended on DCU Sports Complex for a day of fun and tag rugby...

Springboks name squad to travel to New Zealand

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have confirmed a touring squad of 36 players for their Rugby Championship matches against New Zealand and Argentina in the next three weeks.   SA Rugby Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus,...

O'Driscoll hopes departing Schmidt can sign off in style at Rugby World Cup

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll has heaped praise on coach Joe Schmidt and says Andy Farrell is the right man to replace him.       Brian O'Driscoll has hailed Joe Schmidt for...

Australia under pressure as Cheika puts his job on the line

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia endured a miserable 2018 and there is no room for error in a World Cup year. But can their mixed bag of a squad succeed?     Minus two of their superstars for different reasons...

Carbery & Ringrose On Ireland’s Open Training Session

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Over 5,000 supporters cheered on the Ireland squad at an open training session in Thomond Park today. The team spent the week in Limerick as they continued their Rugby World Cup pre-season training. The...

Carbery & Ringrose On Ireland’s Open Training Session

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Over 5,000 supporters cheered on the Ireland squad at an open training session in Thomond Park today. The team spent the week in Limerick as they continued their Rugby World Cup pre-season training. The...

Flannery And Hodnett Among Munster Academy Newcomers

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Four players have been added to the Greencore Munster Rugby Academy ahead of the 2019/20 season. The Year One recruits are Jake Flannery (Shannon), John Hodnett (UCC), Paddy Kelly (Young Munster) and Eoin...

Wayne Barnes To Referee Ireland’s World Cup Opener Against Scotland

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

England’s Wayne Barnes has been selected to referee the Celtic derby between Ireland and Scotland in Pool A, following today’s announcement of the match official appointments for the pool stages...

Wayne Barnes To Referee Ireland’s World Cup Opener Against Scotland

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

England’s Wayne Barnes has been selected to referee the Celtic derby between Ireland and Scotland in Pool A, following today’s announcement of the match official appointments for the pool stages...

Nicky Comyn Elected 131st President Of The Irish Rugby Football Union

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Nicholas (Nicky) Comyn was enrolled as the 131st President of the Irish Rugby Football Union at the annual Council Meeting in the Aviva Stadium today. He has been elected to fill the highest office in...