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An Post Launches Two Irish Rugby Stamps

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Two of the iconic figures of Irish Rugby, our head coach Joe Schmidt and out-half Johnny Sexton, were revealed today as the images chosen to celebrate the sport ahead of Ireland’s departure for Japan....

Folau says termination of his contract is ‘unreasonable restraint of trade’

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Israel Folau says Rugby Australia’s termination of his playing contract over a homophobic social media post is an “unreasonable restraint of trade”.

Murray exploring solutions beyond the box kick

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Conor Murray cracks a wry smile as he sits down to chat about the week that’s been, about Ireland’s shortcomings this season, and about how they intend to fix those issues in time for the more...

'A really tough week': Murray says scars of defeat will take time to heal

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Conor Murray says that the scars from Ireland’s record defeat to England will take time to heal, as Joe Schmidt’s squad prepare for their final two warm-up games against Wales before the World...

Conor Murray Launches Aviva Mini Rugby Nations Cup & Provincial Festivals

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Aviva, as a proud sponsor of Irish Rugby, are celebrating Ireland’s bumper season of rugby ahead in Japan by offering Mini Rugby teams around the country the opportunity to play their own Mini Rugby...

Bruised but not broken: Ryan hopes Ireland can channel hurt against Wales

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland lock James Ryan says they must match Wales' intensity in Saturday's World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff.

Felix Jones reunites with Rassie Erasmus on South Africa's RWC coaching ticket

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Former Ireland international and Munster coach Felix Jones has joined South Africa's Rugby World Cup coaching ticket.

Trinity Fall Short In Challenge For Dudley Cup

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Queen’s University Belfast RFC 41-35 Dublin University FC  Saturday August 24th, 2019 Queen’s Sports at The Dub in Belfast was the venue on Saturday last for the Irish Universities Rugby Union’s...

Ryan Excited To Get Ireland ‘On The Right Foot Again’

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Towering lock James Ryan has insisted that the Ireland squad is in good spirits ahead of their Rugby World Cup warm-up encounter with Wales at the Principality Stadium on Saturday. Following a heavy defeat...

Schmidt: There’ll Be A Number Of Changes For Wales

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt delivered a positive outlook on the fitness of Conor Murray, Cian Healy and Jonathan Sexton as the experienced trio look to get themselves in tip-top shape for the start...