Scotland ready to fulfil potential at World Cup, says fly-half Finn Russell
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyGregor Townsend’s team open their campaign against Ireland on Sunday.
Fixtures Confirmed For Women’s Interprovincial Finals
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe kick-off times have been confirmed for next Saturday’s Senior and Under-18 finals in the IRFU Women’s Interprovincial Championship. MU Barnhall RFC will host the U-18 finals again with...
World Rugby open to larger World Cup squads but requests came too late for Japan 2019
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWorld Rugby bosses have hit back at claims 31-man World Cup squads threaten player welfare by insisting top coaches left their objections too late to have any effect for the 2019 tournament in Japan.
Connacht And Leinster Qualify For Women’s Interpro Decider
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe newly-introduced knockout rounds of the IRFU Women’s Interprovincial Championship burst into life last weekend with two super-charged semi-finals at Templeville Road. Click here to read a full...
'We're very confident in our drug-testing programme' - World Rugby chief defends sport's anti-doping procedures
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWorld Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper has said there is no evidence of systematic doping at the elite level of the sport, despite the spotlight turning once again on performance-enhancing drugs in South...
Private equity firm's impending Six Nations investment a concern for World Rugby chief
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe 2019 Rugby World Cup’s official launch press conference in Japan was overshadowed by talk of financial matters in Europe.
Wisemantel wary of Tonga’s pride ahead of World Cup opener
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyEngland coach knows all about Sunday’s opponents.
Boks and All Blacks not contemplating potential Irish assignment yet
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland may be ranked No.1 in the world right now but neither New Zealand nor South Africa are allowing their minds to wander ahead and contemplate the prospect of a World Cup quarter-final meeting with...
Ireland ‘hugely proud’ of Aki embodying spirit of adopted nation, Ruddock says
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyNew Zealand-born Bundee Aki has been criticised for chasing a Test career with Joe Schmidt’s squad.
Memories of standing up to the All Blacks in Japan in '09 inspiring Ruddock brothers
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIt's 10 years since Ciaran and Rhys Ruddock were part of a talented Ireland U20s side that travelled to Japan to compete in the Junior World Cup.
