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Tuesday Morning Round Up

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Siya Kolisi set for a spell on the sideline following an off the ball shot   World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi is expected to be unavailable for up to six weeks due to a knee injury he...

Murray and Cooney cool about ‘red-hot’ Ireland rivalry

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Conor Murray or John Cooney? It’s the selection question that has polarised opinion at the outset of Ireland’s new era under Andy Farrell but it doesn’t always have to be one or the other.

Ringrose’s Six Nations ambitions curbed

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Far from perfect though Ireland were last Saturday, Jonathan Sexton was on to something when pointing out that they are in a far better position after than 12 months previously when their Triple Crown...

New talent stepping up for Ireland, says veteran Naoupu

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Despite celebrating her 36th birthday with a long-awaited Six Nations win, Sene Naoupu admitted there is considerable scope for improvement within the Ireland women’s team.

Nine Lives: Murray & Cooney

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Conor Murray and John Cooney were in flying form today as they spoke to the media at the IRFU High Performance Centre earlier today. Asked if they minded doing media together they both smiled and replied...

‘Cohesion’ key for Scotland – defence coach Tandy explains Russell omission

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Adam Hastings is set to continue at fly-half against Eddie Jones’ side.

Manu Tuilagi retained in 34-man England training squad ahead of Scotland clash

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Tuilagi limped off with a groin problem just 16 minutes into the defeat by France in Paris.

Two Changes To Ireland Club XV for 2020 Series Decider

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Club XV Head Coach Gearoid Prendergast has made two changes to his starting line-up to face Scotland Club XV in the Club International Series decider at Energia Park this Friday (kick-off 5.45pm)....

Cork Con's Abbott replaces clubmate in Ireland Club XV

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland Club head coach Gearoid Prendergast has made two changes to his starting line-up for their return game at home to Scotland.

French papers descend to using English to describe joy of beating old enemy

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The French sporting press rarely struggles to find strong words - good or bad - to describe their national teams' performances, but journalists and pundits didn't quite know how to react after Les Bleus...