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Women's 7s Squad Named For World Series Opener In Colorado

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Thirteen players have been named as part of the Ireland Women's 7s squad for the opening round of the 2018-19 HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series in Glendale, Colorado this weekend.

Jordan Larmour looking forward to French challenge

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Leinster winger Jordan Larmour says they are bracing themselves for a battle at Toulouse this Sunday.

Connacht Announce Two-Year Contract Extension For Roux

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced that Ireland international Quinn Roux has signed a two-year contract extension up to the end of the 2020/21 season. He has made 85 appearances so far for the...

Gerbrandt Grobler and South African factor won’t faze Munster

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Munster coach Johann van Graan has acknowledged the strong South African influence at Gloucester, his side’s next European opponents, not least the presence of former Munster player Gerbrandt Grobler...

Leinster scrum coach John Fogarty: ‘Playing in Toulouse an attack on the senses’

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

It can’t be easy to return to terra firma after an eight-try demolition job on Europe’s opening weekend, but thoughts of a follow-up expedition to Toulouse should certainly help keep Leinster’s...

Michael Lowry thriving in unfamiliar full-back role for Ulster

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

At first glance, it is easy and understandable to underestimate the rugby talent of Ulster full-back Michael Lowry.

New Zealand break policy by selecting Japan-based Matt Todd

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Jim Cook The All Blacks have taken the unprecedented step of naming a player based in Japan among an enlarged 51-man squad for autumn test matches against Australia, Japan, England, Ireland, and Italy.

Billy Vunipola out of autumn internationals as injury strikes again

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Saracens number eight has been ruled out for around 12 weeks with a broken left arm.

When premature sporting celebrations proved costly

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Freddie Burns’ early jubilation cost Bath dearly in their Champions Cup tie on Saturday.

Irish Rugby TV: Provinces Value Celtic Cup Experience

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster 'A' produced a dominant performance to defeat Munster 'A' 46-25 at Energia Park and advance to the inaugural final of the Celtic Cup. We spoke to players and coaches from both teams about the...