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'It was never about the money': Rob Howley reveals how grief led to his gambling problems

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The assistant coach was handed an immediate nine-month ban after he admitted breaching betting regulations before Wales’ World Cup opener last year.

Top Stories From This Week

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Kruis and Hadleigh Parkes head overseas with both signing for Panasonic Wild Knights in the Japanese Top League:     Japanese Top League side Panasonic Wildknights have confirmed...

Stockdale enjoying process of reinventing himself in lockdown

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

When you have enjoyed the lockdown as much as Jacob Stockdale has there is probably no-one better to cheer someone up who is having a tougher time of it during the Covid-19 restrictions.

How Munster could line up next season

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster have added some real firepower to their side for next season with World Cup winners Damian de Allende and RG Snyman joining Johann van Graan's charges.   Along with the Springbok pair,...

Brian O'Driscoll warns against dangers of rule trials 'sanitising' rugby

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Brian O'Driscoll has warned that rugby should not rush back to the field of play in the coming months if the game has to tinker too much with its DNA in the bid to satisfy new health and safety protocols.

The Exciting Line Up Of Players Heading to Europe

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

When Rugby eventually returns a number of new names will be heading to Europe to ply their trade at a new club.   We take a look at some of the biggest names who will be making their first appearance...

O’Mahony, Earls And Stander On Self Care

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland stars Peter O’Mahony, Keith Earls and CJ Stander joined former international Mike McCarthy for a chat about self care for Dove Men+Care at a difficult time.   The post O’Mahony,...

The Stars From The U20s Class Of 2009

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In 2009, Japan hosted the u20 Junior World Championship with 43 players who were involved in that 2009 tournament returning to Japan a decade later to play in the senior men's World Cup.    We...

Old Crescent Elect New President In Online AGM

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Paul Donnellan has been elected President of Old Crescent RFC for the 2020-21 season. Old Crescent compete in Division 2A of the Energia All-Ireland League. Paul, a former Honorary Secretary of the club,...

The day Connacht announced they belong in the big time

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

It is telling to look back at Andrew Browne’s post-match quotes after Connacht had upset the odds in remarkable fashion at Murrayfield that sunny evening in Edinburgh, just how quickly the commitment...