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All-Ireland League: Division 1B Previews

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Tonight’s much-anticipated Leinster derby between St. Mary’s College and Naas launches the latest round of All-Ireland League Division 1B action, with the meeting of pace-setting duo Malone...

All-Ireland League: Division 1A Previews

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Saturday’s heavyweight clash of Cork Constitution and Clontarf, who both provided a number of Ireland’s Dalriada Cup-winning players over the past fortnight, is commanding most of the attention...

Marmion On The Bench For Connacht’s Clash With Cheetahs

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ultan Dillane, Caolin Blade, Jack Carty and Tom Farrell have all been named in the Connacht team for Saturday’s vital GUINNESS PRO14 match against the Toyota Cheetahs at the Sportsground (kick-off...

Leinster Hand McGrath And Porter Starting Roles For Viadana Trip

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has made seven personnel changes and two positional switches to his team to play Zebre at Stadio Luigi Zaffanella in Viadana on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 3.30pm local...

All-Ireland League: Division 2A Previews

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Four of the six Munster clubs in All-Ireland League Division 2A face off tonight with second-placed Cashel’s trip to UL Bohemians, who lie fourth overall, a key contest in the race for promotion...

100 Days To GUINNESS PRO14 Final

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

History will made once again when the GUINNESS PRO14 final kicks off at Celtic Park in 100 days as the Championship’s showpiece game takes place outside of a traditional rugby venue for the very...

Ulster Milestone For McCloskey As Henderson Returns From Injury

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland international Stuart McCloskey will make his 100th Ulster appearance in Friday’s GUINNESS PRO14 encounter with the Ospreys at Morganstone Brewery Field (kick-off 7.35pm). The 26-year-old...

Farrell And Conway To Feature For Munster Against Southern Kings

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Munster team has been named for Friday night’s GUINNESS PRO14 clash with the Isuzu Southern Kings at Irish Independent Park (kick-off 7.35pm). The West Stand is sold out but Terrace tickets are...

GUINNESS PRO14: Round 15 Preview

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The GUINNESS PRO14 returns after a short break with a full programme during the first rest week of the Six Nations. The race for the play-off places is as tight as ever with two points separating four...

Connacht Confirm Contract Extension For Buckley

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht Rugby have confirmed that prop Denis Buckley has signed a two-year contract extension that will see him remain at his home province until the end of the 2020/21 season. The Roscommon native has...