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Schmidt makes four changes to Ireland team for New Zealand showdown

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

13 of those who start for Saturday's clash also started when Ireland claimed the Grand Slam against England last March.

Ireland Make Four Changes For Showdown With New Zealand

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

There are four changes to the Ireland team to play New Zealand in Saturday's GUINNESS Series clash at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 7pm). Rob Kearney, Garry Ringrose, Devin Toner and Dan Leavy all returning...

IRFU To Hold Spirit Of Rugby Conference in 2019

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The IRFU are delighted to announce that a first ever Spirit of Rugby Conference is to take place in Dublin in 2019. The one-day event will be held at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, January 13 as part of...

I’m proud of Bundee Aki’s progress, says Tana Umaga

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

There is nothing unusual about the situation in which Bundee Aki will find himself on Saturday as he lines up for Ireland against New Zealand, the country of his birth.

Tadhg Furlong’s moods swung by lost scrums and cake

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Tadhg Furlong. Loves Black Forest gateau, hates losing scrums.

Jamie Heaslip: Joe Schmidt will leave ‘stamp’ on Ireland future

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Will he stay or will he go? Jamie Heaslip almost shrugged at the question.

Beibhinn Parsons set to break record

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland Women’s head coach Adam Griggs has heaped praise on Ballinasloe teenager Beibhinn Parsons ahead of her expected international bow on Sunday.

All-Ireland League Division 2A: Round 6 Review

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A fantastic five-try first half performance saw Highfield tear Navan apart to win their top of the table clash in Division 2A. Indeed, it was a Munster clean sweep with all five sixth round fixtures won...

Irish Rugby TV: 'Smiles All Round' At #GiveItATry Freshers Festival

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A #GiveItATry Festival for Freshers squads gave six third level institutions the chance to play rugby and compete against each other at UCD this afternoon. Dublin University, Queen's University Belfast,...

Ryan Tubridy's brother played a part in Ireland v New Zealand back in 1989

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

They say the sixteenth man can make the difference in rugby - and that was quite literally the case for Ireland when they took on the mighty All Blacks in 1989.