Connacht ‘energised’ for Euro battle
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyConnacht supporters won’t get to see Bordeaux-Begles’s world stars Semi Radradra, Brock James, Seta Tamanivalu, or Jean-Baptiste Serin today, as once again the Challenge Cup has failed to ignite...
Greg Higgins swoops as Cork Con’s late show edges UCC
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyCork Con scored a last-gasp try to beat rivals UCC 18-20 last night at the Mardyke in the second round of the All-Ireland League.
Shannon forwards pave the way to derby win
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyA thundering and typically spirited display by the Shannon pack, with skipper Lee Nicholas and flanker Charlie Carmody in inspirational form saw them to a decisive 23-10 victory over Young Munster in a...
Leinster open European defence with eight-try salvo
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyLeinster have put back-to-back European titles together before and the province served early notice of their hunger to do so again with a pulverising eight-try destruction of Wasps at a packed RDS in Ballsbridge.
Fitzgerald And De Buitléar On The Bench For Connacht's European Opener
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht head coach Andy Friend has named two Academy players on the bench for the province's European Challenge Cup opener against Bordeaux-Bégles at the Sportsground on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).
Five Players Return To Boost Ulster Ranks
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster have been boosted by the return of five players from injury ahead of their opening Heineken Champions Cup Pool 4 match against Leicester Tigers at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 5.30pm).
Goggin To Make His Champions Cup Debut For Munster
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsMunster head coach Johann van Graan has finalised his team to play Exeter Chiefs in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup Pool 2 opener at Sandy Park (kick-off 3.15pm).
Exciting Champions Cup Debutants
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound one of the 2018/19 Champions Cup kicks off this weekend with a number of encounters that should provide some thrilling entertainment. With the new season kicking off there are a...
All-Ireland League: Division 2A Previews
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsPrecious All-Ireland League points and local bragging rights will be on the line in Division 2A this weekend as the focus shines on four provincial derbies - including three in Munster.
Aviva Minis Festivals Heading To Armagh And Limerick
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ulster and Munster legs of the #AvivaMinis Festival tour take place this weekend in City of Armagh and UL Bohemians on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
