Former Wales centre Matthew J Watkins dies aged 41
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWatkins, who won 18 caps for Wales between 2003 and 2006, retired in 2011 and was diagnosed with a rare form of pelvic cancer in 2013.
Sean O'Brien makes London Irish debut in heavy defeat
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbySean O'Brien made his debut on an otherwise miserable night for London Irish as they suffered a 39-0 English Premiership loss to Sale Sharks at the AJ Bell Stadium.
Scotland women’s rugby player tests positive for coronavirus
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyScotland women’s Six Nations rugby match against France has been postponed after a player tested positive for coronavirus.
Latest: French Rugby Federation expect Ireland match to go ahead
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland’s Six Nations’ trip to Paris next weekend is on course to go ahead as scheduled despite concern over the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
Decision on Ireland’s Paris trip rests with French government
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland’s Six Nations’ trip to Paris next weekend is on course to go ahead as scheduled despite concern over the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
Aoife McDermott eager to sample French fire
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIt was Thursday when the Regional Health Agency in the far north of France confirmed the first case of coronavirus in that neck of the woods, a student in the Regional Centre for Circus Arts having tested...
‘We’ve Had A Good Week, A Tough Week’ – Andy Farrell Exclusive
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland’s disrupted Guinness Six Nations campaign meant a change of plans for the squad and a different approach to training this week. We caught up with Head Coach Andy Farrell at the IRFU High...
Fraser Brown handed 50th cap as Scotland pack shows three changes
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe Glasgow hooker is joined by Edinburgh forwards Grant Gilchrist and Nick Haining in the team to face France.
Wales primed to deliver ‘big performance’ at Twickenham, says Wayne Pivac
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyEngland have not been beaten at home by Wales in the Six Nations since 2012.
Energia Women’s All-Ireland League Highlights: Old Belvedere 3 Blackrock College 12
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsBlackrock College moved up into third place in the Energia Women’s All-Ireland League with a 12 -3 win at Old Belvedere. Maeve Og O’Leary and Orla Molloy scored tries in the refixed Round 10...
