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IRFU warn of potential €20m losses amid call for State support

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The IRFU had set a target of a return to competitive rugby with behind-closed-doors PRO14 derbies at the Aviva Stadium starting August 22-23.

Inter-Pro Derbies Planned for August 22/23 - IRFU CEO

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU CEO Philip Browne has confirmed that inter-provincial derbies have been planned to kick-off on August 22/23 at the Aviva Stadium behind closed doors.   Rugby back on August 22/23, derbies...

Guinness Pro14 aims for August return

5 years ago by Rugby World

Cross-border league expected to resume with series of derbiesAction plan: Leinster's Caelan Doris on the attack against Munster earlier this year (Getty Images)Cross-border league expected to resume with...

Jimmy Gopperth signs new deal at Wasps

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps veteran Jimmy Gopperth has signed a new contract at the club - a month before his 37th birthday.     Jimmy is proudly supported by @CCContractingUK pic.twitter.com/gJ37GB7uSv —...

Guinness PRO14 Announces CVC Capital Partners Strategic Investment

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Board of the Guinness PRO14 has completed a significant strategic partnership investment from CVC Capital Partners Fund VII (“CVC Fund VII”) that will allow the league to work towards its full...

Campaign helps John Cooney to take setbacks in his stride

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

When Ireland’s Six Nations trip to Paris was called off as the Covid-19 pandemic swept across Europe, John Cooney could not help but laugh.

Lockdown makes Johnny Sexton realise he is not the retiring type

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Johnny Sexton has admitted life in lockdown has given him a taste of retirement he would rather put off for a while longer.

35 Year Old Sexton Harbours No Thoughts Of Retirement

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland stalwart fly-half and captain Johnny Sexton has made it clear that he is not keen to retire any time soon.   The 35 year old, who made his Ireland debut in 2009, has been in reflective mood...

Ultimate Rugby's All Time European Imported XV

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Since rugby went professional in 1995, European clubs have searched the market to sign top players to help propel them to glory both domestically and in Europe.   We have picked a XV of...

Setting Goals Helps You To ‘Take Control’ – Cooney

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland and Ulster Rugby Player and Tackle Your Feelings ambassador, John Cooney, has today shared his story of how in challenging times setting goals and working towards them helps him Take Control, a...