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Paul O’Connell Joins Ireland Coaching Group

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Former Ireland captain Paul O’Connell has joined the Ireland national coaching group as forwards coach with Simon Easterby to focus on defence. Paul was capped 108 times by Ireland and captained the...

Larmour Returns As Leinster Look To Bounce Back

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Stung by last week’s derby defeat to Connacht, Leinster welcome back a number of Ireland internationals – including the fit-again Jordan Larmour – for the visit of Conference A leaders...

Ulster Make Six Changes For Top Of The Table Clash

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has made six changes to his team for Friday’s Guinness PRO14 showdown with Leinster at the RDS (kick-off 7.35pm). With a knee injury ruling out Jacob Stockdale, Michael...

‘We’re Very Fortunate To Be Playing’ – Contepomi

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster Backs Coach Felipe Contempomi spoke this week about how fortunate the players feel to be playing and to represent the supporters. Contempomi was speaking to media ahead of Leinster’s Guinness...

Shoulder Surgery To Sideline Reidy For Three Months

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster will be without in-form flanker Sean Reidy for the Guinness PRO14 title run-in, following surgery on the shoulder he injured against Gloucester last month. The province’s medical provincial...