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John Cooney signs new long-term deal at Ulster Rugby

7 years ago by Ulster Rugby

Ulster Rugby has announced that Ireland scrumhalf John Cooney has signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him at Kingspan Stadium until the summer of 2022. Cooney arrived at Kingspan Stadium...

Jordi Murphy one of four to debut for Ulster against Edinburgh

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Jordi Murphy will make his first appearance in an Ulster jersey on Friday night after being named to start in the back row against Edinburgh.

Over 100,000 Kids Take Part in Aldi Play Rugby

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland stars Paul O'Connell, NIamh Briggs and Ciara Griffin lined out to celebrate a record year for the Aldi Play Rugby programme, with over 100,000 kids across the country taking part in the non-contact...

GUINNESS PRO14: Round 2 Preview

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Rugby did all the talking on the opening weekend of the GUINNESS PRO14 with expansive rugby and nail-biting finishes on offer in equal measure.

Resilient Tommy O’Donnell eyes Ireland return

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The announcement that Wales will provide warm-up opposition for Ireland ahead of next year’s World Cup will bring back bittersweet memories for Tommy O’Donnell, as his hopes of featuring in...

Ireland to warm up for World Cup with Wales double-header

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The IRFU has announced Ireland’s schedule of warm-up games in the run up to next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Leinster’s Fergus McFadden ready to kick on

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Fergus McFadden says he’s ready to assume the responsibility that’s involved with being a placekicker for Leinster.

Billy Burns aims to click with John Cooney

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ulster’s new will-o’-the-wisp fly-half Billy Burns is in ebullient mood ahead of tomorrow’s PRO14 clash with Edinburgh, one of only two teams that chalked up a victory at the Kingspan...

Ulster Promote Bright Prospect Kernohan To Academy Deal

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Talented young back Angus Kernohan, who captained the Ireland Under-18 Sevens team last season and played for both the Ireland U-19s and U-20s, has been rewarded with a place in the Abbey Insurance Ulster...

Ulster Promote Bright Prospect Kernohan To Academy Deal

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Talented young back Angus Kernohan, who captained the Ireland Under-18 Sevens team last season and played for both the Ireland U-19s and U-20s, has been rewarded with a place in the Abbey Insurance Ulster...