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Leinster v Ulster #ThrowbackThursday

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster play Ulster this Saturday in Navan in the first of the pre-season games on home soil. A look back at the same match in August 1997 has been well received on social media today.

Kelleher And Robertson-McCoy Feature In Connacht Team

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht head coach Pat Lam has named his first matchday squad since the Guinness PRO12 final three months ago. The league champions will face Montpellier tonight (kick-off 8pm local time) as part of the...

All Black star Sonny Bill is ruled out of Ireland clashes

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

New Zealand superstar Sonny Bill Williams will miss the two Tests against Ireland this autumn after suffering a partial tear of his Achilles tendon while on Olympic Sevens duty.

Women's All-Ireland League Fixtures Announced

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Reigning Women's All-Ireland League champions Old Belvedere will kick off their title defence against local rivals Blackrock on Sunday, September 11.

Britain book semi-finals place with sudden-death triumph over Argentina

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Great Britain claimed a dramatic sudden death victory over Argentina at Deodoro Stadium to book a place in the men's sevens semi-finals.

Worcester full-back Chris Pennell to miss start of Premiership season

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Worcester and England full-back Chris Pennell will miss the start of the Aviva Premiership season due to a neck injury.

Thumb injury rules Jack Nowell out of start of Premiership season

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

England wing Jack Nowell will miss the start of the Aviva Premiership season following a thumb operation.

Scarlets' James Davies insists Team GB mean business in Rio

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

To say you are an Olympian is impressive in its own right, but Scarlets' James Davies insists Great Britain's fast start to the men's Rugby Sevens tournament proves they are not just there for a jolly.

Leinster Squad Confirmed For Ulster Pre-Season Clash

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has named an extended 32-man squad for Saturday's trip to Navan RFC for the Bank of Ireland pre-season opener against Ulster (kick-off 3pm).

Connacht coach delighted to sign former Ulster lock Lewis Stevenson

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Former Ulster second row Lewis Stevenson has signed for Connacht ahead of the new Guinness Pro12 campaign.