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Joe Schmidt returns to New Zealand after family bereavement

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has departed their Rugby World Cup training camp to go back to New Zealand due to a family bereavement.

Dillane and Scannell out of Schmidt’s Japan plans

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ultan Dillane and Rory Scannell became the first players to be jettisoned from Ireland’s World Cup planning as Joe Schmidt’s training squad was trimmed ahead of Saturday’s opening summer...

Aaron Sexton off track, on course for Ulster and Ireland 7s

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As of this month, Aaron Sexton is officially off track.     At the start of the summer, Ireland’s fastest schoolboy was named among the year one recruits in the Ulster Rugby academy....

Ireland Squad Update As Italy Match In Sight

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad enter their first match week and have returned to their usual Maynooth training base after completing five tough weeks of pre-season training. The squad started with two training weeks...

World Rugby And International Rugby Players Launch New Load Guidance As Key Injury-Prevention Initiative

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

• Best-practice player load guidance launched by top players and coaches • Resource provides practical advice on player load management aimed at reducing injuries and optimising performance • Aligns...

‘We’re Looking Forward To The Rugby Starting’ – John Ryan

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad have been training at the IRFU High Performance Centre this week and as the build up to the Rugby World Cup continues the work gets hard on the pitch and in the gym. We caught up with...

Rob Saunders Rugby Scholarship At Queen’s University Belfast

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Rob Saunders graduated from Queen’s University Belfast with a degree in Politics in 1990. A hugely successful school and university rugby player, he went on to captain the Ireland team in 1991 as one...

Wales back-row Taulupe Faletau ruled out of the Rugby World Cup

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup due to a clavicle injury, the Welsh Rugby Union has announced.

Jacob Stockdale On Ireland’s Build Up To Italy Match

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad trained at the IRFU High Performance Centre today and it was a tough session in the summer heat. Today marks 50 days to go to the start of the Rugby World Cup but for the Ireland squad...

Ireland Training At The IRFU High Performance Centre

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad trained at the IRFU High Performance centre today as they continue their Rugby World Cup preparations and build up to the match against Italy on August 10th. Ireland kick off their Guinness...