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Aoife McDermott eager to sample French fire

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

It 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 News

Ireland’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 : Rugby

The 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 : Rugby

England 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 News

Blackrock 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...

Six Nations not the only rugby show in town

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Picture the scene; Six Nations 2030, a packed stadium of 50,000 cheering fans, a large green pocket of Irish travelling fans surrounded by maroon shirts. Hold on, Maroon? It’s not that the Welsh...

Griggs admits lay-off poses problems ahead of French Test

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Adam Griggs says Ireland’s women’s team will face a massive challenge to raise their game when they face France in 10 days — after three weeks without a competitive game.

Pivac: A big performance is coming from Wales

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Wayne Pivac feels “a big performance is coming” from his Wales players thanks to an increase in training intensity ahead of tackling England at Twickenham.

Ireland Face Ulster At IRFU High Performance Centre

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ulster Rugby squad travelled to Dublin today to face Ireland in a training session described as ‘pretty physical and done in the right manner’ by head coach Andy Farrell. Both squad have...

Munster’s Kilcoyne And O’Byrne Sign Contract Extensions

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Ireland international Dave Kilcoyne and his front row colleague Kevin O’Byrne have signed contract extensions with the province. Both players are products...