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Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Review

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Centre pair Tom Farrell and Tom Daly starred behind a dominant scrum as Lansdowne began their Division 1A title defence with a 29-6 bonus point victory over Young Munster this afternoon.

Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Review

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Brett Wilkinson won today's battle of the former props-turned-head coaches in Ulster Bank League Division 1B as his Buccaneers side beat Marcus Horan's Shannon 21-11 at Dubarry Park.

Ulster Bank League: Results Round-Up

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Defending Division 1A champions Lansdowne ran out convincing bonus point winners over Young Munster, while promoted sides Galwegians and Garryowen also won on a busy first Saturday of the new Ulster Bank...

Cracking comeback but Connacht pipped by PRO12 champions

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Glasgow reached the break with a 23-6 lead before Connacht fought back to almost win the game.

England number eight Ben Morgan will not underestimate Fiji in World Cup opener

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Ben Morgan insists only a "fool" would discount Fiji, knowing they will enter the World Cup curtain-raiser against England roused by the support of a nation and the stirring words of their captain.

Table Toppers Clash In Under-20 Interpros

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The cream of Under-20 rugby talent across the four provinces will be on show at the Sportsground and the Mardyke this evening as the second round of the IRFU U-20 Interprovincial Championship takes place.

First PRO12 Starts For Munster Quartet

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster head coach Anthony Foley has named his team to play the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 2.30pm). Tyler Bleyendaal, Mark Chisholm and Francis Saili will join Academy player Stephen...

Nacewa To Lead Leinster For First Home Game

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has announced the team to take on Cardiff Blues in the GUINNESS PRO12 at the RDS on Saturday evening (kick-off 5.15pm).

Scholes And Browne To Start For Ulster

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster head coach Neil Doak has made two personnel changes and one positional switch to the team for Saturday's GUINNESS PRO12 encounter with the Scarlets in Llanelli (kick-off 3pm).

Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Previews

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Will the Dublin clubs' dominance of Division 1A continue, or can the likes of Young Munster, Cork Constitution or Ballynahinch break the capital's stranglehold on the trophy? The top flight of the Ulster...