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Back In Time: Four Years On From That Historic Night In Chicago

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Four years ago today, Joe Schmidt‘s Ireland pulled off a famous first victory over the All Blacks in Chicago, bringing an 111-year wait to an end and producing one of the most historic days in Irish...

IRIS Injury Surveillance Study Findings for 2019/20 Season

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Irish Rugby Football Union and the University of Limerick have released the third year of findings from the Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance (IRIS) research project, which looks at injury incidence...

Munster’s Round Five Trip To Treviso Is Postponed

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Guinness PRO14 round 5 fixture between Munster and Benetton Rugby has been postponed. The game was due to take place this Saturday (November 7) in Treviso, however, Benetton have reported that three...

Scrum Half Murphy Joins Munster On Short-Term Deal

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Under-20 scrum half Ben Murphy has joined Munster on a seven-week deal. A member of the Leinster sub-Academy, Murphy linked up with the Munster squad at the High Performance Centre in Limerick...

CJ Stander Urges People To Support Each Other During Lockdown

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

CJ Stander has won the hearts of Munster and Ireland fans since he joined the southern province but his career journey has had its ups and downs. In the latest Tackle Your Feelings campaign from Rugby...

Leinster Continue Bonus Point Blitz At The Top Of Conference A

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A power-packed first half performance paved the way for Leinster’s 32-19 bonus point victory over Conference A rivals Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium. Tries came from Jimmy O’Brien, Luke...

Lowry Lands Crucial Blow For Ulster Against Cardiff

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Michael Lowry’s slickly-taken try on the stroke of half-time guided Ulster to a hard-earned 11-7 win over Cardiff Blues at Rodney Parade tonight. John Cooney, the player-of-the-match and scorer of...

Stander Is Nominated For Player Of The Championship

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland’s CJ Stander is one of the six nominees for the Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship. Who will follow in the footsteps of 2019 winner Alun Wyn Jones? Cast your vote here! It may...

‘We’re Adapting To The Circumstances’ – Griggs On A Shifting Women’s Six Nations Schedule

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Women’s head coach Adam Griggs says there is an opportunity for reflection for players and management after a significant training block and a return to action against Italy. With their Women’s...

Stander And Daly Scoop Munster Player Awards

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The winners of the 2020 Munster Rugby Awards were announced today with 11 individuals, clubs and schools recognised for their achievements. Club Mini Section of the Year – Clonakilty RFC Clonakilty RFC...