Energia All-Ireland League Rewind: Dublin University v UCC
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsDublin University v UCC Energia AIL Div1a Round 1 Saturday 5th October, 2019 The first round of a new season can set the tone for the weeks and months to come and both sides had very different endings...
Ireland Women’s International Rugby Update
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe 2020/21 season was set to be one of the busiest, and most challenging, seasons in the history of the women’s game in Ireland. That is still the case – but for very different reasons. A competitive...
Judicial officer who heard James Cronin’s anti-doping violation case defends decision
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe judicial officer who heard James Cronin’s anti-doping violation case has defended his decision to hand the Munster player a one-month suspension.
Trio of All Blacks legends want Thomond Park back in touring mix
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyA trio of All Blacks legends has called for New Zealand to return to midweek tour fixtures and put the likes of Thomond Park back on the itinerary in the post-pandemic world.
The Two Best Composite World Club XVs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis is some team! OPTA released the top players in each position based on their unique index which highlighted the highest-rated players in top-level club rugby since the beginning of 2019. After releasing...
The Baabaas team that beat an England side featuring Andy Goode in 2009
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, Martin Corry and Josh Lewsey bade a victorious farewell to English rugby at Twickenham with the Barbarians as they held on for victory despite a late England comeback. Martin Johnson's...
THROWBACK: Leicester Tigers beat Cardiff in a penalty shootout
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 2009, Leicester Tigers booked a Heineken Cup final date with Leinster after beating Cardiff Blues 7-6 in an historic sudden death penalty shoot-out at the Millennium Stadium. Jordan...
QUIZ: Can you name the ALL Rugby World Cup winning starting lineups since '95?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa are the latest winners, having won the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan but can you name every starting player from the winners of 2019 and every other edition of the competition? Instructions: After...
QUIZ: Can You Name The Starting British And Irish Lions Team From The Third Test Of The 2009 Tour?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa won the Test series against the Lions 2-1 beating the Lions 26–21 in the first Test, and then 28–25 in the second Test. The third Test was won by the Lions 28–9. Can...
Ireland v Wales Live With Rory Best & Rob Kearney
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIrishRugby.ie and Guinness Six Nations have teamed up to bring you a live re-watch of Ireland’s 2018 Championship match against Wales with Rory Best and Rob Kearney. Join us for the live stream on Friday,...
