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IRFU Club Continuity Fund Details Confirmed

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The 2019/20 domestic rugby season was formally concluded on March 19th, 2020 on the grounds of public safety, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRFU acknowledges that this situation has placed some clubs...

Garry Ringrose has reportedly signed a new deal

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some good news for Ireland and Leinster supporters as Garry Ringrose is believed to have signed a two-year contract with Leinster and Ireland until at least the end of the 2021-22 season.   The...

Munster adapting remote training to constantly changing circumstances

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Munster players are digging in for the long haul as they work through their second week of remote training during the current Covid-19 shutdown.

Italy flanker Maxime Mbanda vows to push through fear and help coronavirus fight

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Zebre star is driving Covid-19 patients to and from hospital in the Parma region.

Former Ireland No 8 Jamie Heaslip

5 years ago by Rugby World

The ex-Leinster and Lions back-rower on start-ups, cigarette smoke and boa constrictorsNew role: Jamie Heaslip has moved into broadcasting since retiring (Getty Images)The ex-Leinster and Lions back-rower...

Coronavirus: Rugby Australia stands down 75% of workforce

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Chief executive Raelene Castle has taken a 50% pay cut and Wallabies players will also have salary reductions imposed on them.

USA Rugby files for bankruptcy due to financial challenges caused by coronavirus

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The governing body suspended sanctioned competition and rugby activities indefinitely on March 20.

Relive: The Second British and Irish Lions Test 2009 - Full Test

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The British and Irish Lions' hopes of squaring the series in South Africa ended in heart-breaking fashion as replacement Springboks fly-half Morne Steyn landed a winning penalty with the last kick...

Relive: The First British and Irish Lions Test 2009 - Full Test

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa won the first British and Irish Lions tour test in 2009 as they ran out 26-21 victors.   We relive the first test in full:   The Springboks raced out to a 19–7 half-time...

Ireland’s two-test tour of Australia in doubt

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland’s two-test rugby tour of Australia looks set to be the next casualty of the sporting shutdown.