Ireland

Sevens stars celebrated at World Rugby Sevens Series awards in LA

The men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 Award winners were announced following a spectacular conclusion to the Series which saw Australia clinch the Series crown for the first time     The...

Light at the end of LA tunnel for the Blitzboks

Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell would be forgiven if he wanted to block from his mind his squad’s performance at the weekend’s HSBC LA Sevens, where the Blitzboks finished 13th, the lowest...

A big weekend of women's internationals

It was a big weekend for women’s rugby with a total of four Test matches playing out as the World Cup inches nearer.    AUS vs NZ:  After a promising start by the Wallaroos, the...

Not enough team effort tripped up Blitzboks - Powell

A lack of defensive cohesion and an under-powered team effort led to the Springbok Sevens team dropping out of Cup contention at the HSBC LA Sevens on Saturday, something that was very disappointing to...

Pumas claim historic first away win over struggling All Blacks

The All Blacks slumped to a first home loss to Argentina, who now improbably lead the Rugby Championship standings.     Argentina claimed their first away victory over New Zealand...

Four teams aiming to win Sevens Series title in LA

The 16 team captains lined-up at the famous LA Memorial Coliseum – scene of the 1984 Olympic Games - on Wednesday ahead of the grand finale of the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022...

Dooley and Murphy among starters for Sale pre-season friendly

An entirely new line-up will take to the Dubarry Park pitch for tomorrow’s pre-season friendly with Sale Sharks in Athlone (k/o 7pm).After last night’s clash with Castres, a separate starting...

Three changes to Ireland Women for second Test

Ireland Women Head Coach Greg McWilliams has named his team to take on Japan in the second Test in Tokyo.    McWilliams has made three changes to the triumphant side of last week, Dorothy Wall and Sam...

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Iyogun pens new Northampton Saints contract

Emmanuel Iyogun has signed a new long-term contract with Northampton Saints which sees the 21-year-old prop extend his stay at the Club.   The loosehead has made 25 appearances in three seasons...