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Griffin Set For 100th Cap In Connacht's Clash With Dragons

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Galway's own Eoin Griffin is poised to make his 100th senior appearance for Connacht having been named on the replacements bench for their GUINNESS PRO14 match against the Dragon at the Sportsground on...

Polledri believes O’Shea can get best out of Italy’s players

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The back-row forward will miss the clash with Ireland in Chicago on Saturday.

All-Ireland League: Division 2B Previews

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Three of this weekend's All-Ireland League Division 2B fixtures take place in Leinster with Dr. Hickey Park, Parsonstown and the back pitch at Irish Rugby HQ hosting big clashes, including leaders MU Barnhall...

All-Ireland League: Division 2A Previews

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Second-placed Cashel have a proud home record to protect when they tackle Nenagh Ormond in tonight's hotly-anticipated Tipperary derby in Division 2A. Dolphin and Galwegians, who currently fill the bottom...

Irish Rugby TV: Stockdale Primed For Big Test

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A physical pack with an athletic back row that will test Ireland in defence. Jacob Stockdale is not underestimating the challenge posed by Italy on Saturday in Soldier Field

Erasmus: Ireland won’t leapfrog All Blacks

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus has backed New Zealand to end the year as the world’s top-ranked Test team despite pressure from Ireland.

Jones plays down return of Tuilagi

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Eddie Jones has cautioned against expecting too much from Manu Tuilagi after limiting England’s marauding centre to a bench role against South Africa.

Joe Schmidt On Ireland v Italy

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Head Coach Joe Schmidt talks us through his squad selection for The Rugby Weekend test match against Italy and outlines the challenge he expects from Conor O'Shea's squad.

Chance to shine on Windy City stage

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The door has been opened for Ireland’s World Cup hopefuls and Joe Schmidt will be hoping the likes of Joey Carbery, Niall Scannell, and Tadhg Beirne can grasp the opportunity presented to them and...

Schmidt lauds 'leadership' of Rhys Ruddock as Irish team to play Italy in Chicago is revealed

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

$1 Ireland boss Joe Schmidt has lauded the leadership skills of Rhys Ruddock after naming the Leinster forward captain for Saturday’s Test against Italy at Soldier Field.