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Stockdale Wins BBC NI Sports Personality Of The Year Award

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster and Ireland winger Jacob Stockdale has been chosen as the 2018 BBC Northern Ireland Sports Personality of the Year. The 22-year-old had a terrific calendar year, scoring eight tries in ten Tests...

Schmidt Is Philips Sports Manager Of The Year For A Second Time

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has been announced as the Philips Sports Manager of the Year for 2018, receiving his award from Brendan Griffin, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, at a function in...

Banned Leinster flags failed 'snap test, slip test and fire test', say Bath

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Bath Rugby have issued a lengthy statement about the reasons behind their decision to prevent Leinster distributing 1,500 flags to travelling supporters last Saturday.

All-Ireland League Division 2B: Round 8 Review

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Dungannon ran Greystones extremely close in the match of the day in Division 2B last Saturday, but Kevin Lewis' charges stood firm to claim their eighth straight victory. Rainey Old Boys, who are now third...

Rassie Erasmus to quit coaching role after World Cup

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Rassie Erasmus will step down from his role as coach of the Springboks after next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Even in victory, Tadhg Furlong finds room to improve

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Leinster, like Ireland, are no longer governed by the old standards.

Conor Murray: 'We took the time that was necessary to get the neck fully right'

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Conor Murray may be frustrated he missed Ireland’s historic victory over the All Blacks last month but he has no regrets he took the time to properly rehab his neck injury.

Farrell ruled out for Munster clash with Castres but hope for Carbery return

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Munster will be without Chris Farrell for their Heineken Champions Cup trip to Castres this weekend after the Ireland centre was ruled out with a thigh injury on Tuesday.

Johnny Sexton signs contract until 2021

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Johnny Sexton will continue to play after next year's World Cup in Japan.

'World class' Johnny Sexton signs contract until 2021

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Johnny Sexton will continue to play after next year's World Cup in Japan.