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Holland Leads Munster Against European Rivals Exeter

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Munster team to face Exeter Chiefs at Irish Independent Park in Friday's Kearys Renault Series clash (kick-off 7.30pm) has been named by head coach Johann van Graan. There are six changes to the side...

Addison, Moore And Coetzee To Start For Ulster

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ulster coaching ticket have named a 26-man squad to face Wasps in Friday's final pre-season fixture at the Ricoh Arena (kick-off 7.30pm). There will be live updates on the Ulster Rugby Twitter page.

Copeland To Make Connacht Bow Against Lam's Bristol

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht head coach Andy Friend has named his team to play Bristol Bears in their final pre-season match at Ashton Gate on Friday night (kick-off 7.45pm).

Danny Cipriani charge upheld but fly-half escapes further punishment from RFU

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The 30-year-old can now make his Gloucester debut in last night’s final pre-season friendly against the Dragons.

Kyle Godwin: I really wanted to come to Connacht and challenge myself

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Australian international Kyle Godwin is ready to embrace the challenge of playing rugby in the Northern Hemisphere and says it was thanks to former coach Kieran Keane that he joined Connacht.

55 the magic number for Leinster's Leo Cullen

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Leo Cullen is under no illusions about the size of the challenge he faces in trying to guide Leinster to a successful Guinness PRO14 title defence — last weekend’s friendly defeat at home to...

McCloskey 'Really Excited' To Sign New Ulster Deal

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster Rugby have announced that Stuart McCloskey has committed his future to the province, putting pen to paper on a three-year contract extension that will keep him at Kingspan Stadium until 2022.

Stuart McCloskey extends stay at Ulster

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Stuart McCloskey has committed his future to Ulster after putting pen to paper on a three-year contract extension that will keep him at Kingspan Stadium until 2022.

Rory Best admits Brian O’Driscoll’s ‘basket case’ jibe hurt

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Rory Best has admitted he was hurt by former Ireland team-mate Brian O’Driscoll’s description of Ulster Rugby as a “basket case”.

Rivals are hot on our heels, warns Leinster captain Johnny Sexton

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

New Leinster captain Johnny Sexton has warned his side not to focus on lifting silverware again if it is serious about repeating its European and Guinness PRO14 double-winning heroics of last season.