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Wiehahn Herbst hoping famous Ravenhill roar will fire him up for Ulster PRO12 match

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

By Jonathan Bradley – 10 September 2014However, armed with the little bit of local knowledge picked up during that three week trip, Herbst had little hesitation...

Irish Rugby TV: Ulster Bank League Launch

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

With this season's Division 1A final returning to the Aviva Stadium, we spoke to a number of club captains at this week's Ulster Bank League launch.

Important Information Regarding RWC 2015 Tickets

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

After receiving a number of queries in recent weeks, the IRFU today advises all fans, club members and officials intending to travel to the 2015 Rugby World Cup that they must create an account directly...

Heaslip And Toner Both Available For Leinster

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

After a bruising encounter away to Glasgow Warriors, both Sean O'Brien and Ian Madigan sat out training but are expected to be fine for the first home game of the season against the Scarlets this Saturday...

Preview: Cardiff Blues v Glasgow Warriors

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

Cardiff Blues have won five of their last six encounters in the Guinness PRO12, the defeat coming at the Scarlets in round 21 last season.

Preview: Leinster v Scarlets

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

Reigning Guinness PRO12 champions, Leinster, began their defence with a narrow loss in Glasgow and have only once before begun a new season with a pair of defeats: in 2003/04.

Preview: Benetton Treviso v Munster

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

Benetton Treviso have slipped to four straight Guinness PRO12 defeats since their 45-27 victory at home to Newport Gwent Dragons in April.

Preview: Ulster v Zebre

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

Ulster's only victory in their last five Guinness PRO12 encounters was 19-17 at Munster in round 22 last season, whilst their 32-all draw in Llanelli on Saturday being their highest scoring draw in the...

Hopley: New season will be tough

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

09 September 2014Hopley, chief executive of the Rugby Players' Association, views a gruelling autumn schedule as more challenging than the race for the Webb Ellis trophy itself. England...

Preview: Newport Gwent Dragons v Ospreys

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

Newport Gwent Dragons' only win in their last nine Guinness PRO12 fixtures was 20-19 at home to Treviso in Round 22 last season, whilst Dragons have won just one of their last six encounters with fellow...