Wicklow Going The Distance To Energia Women’s All-Ireland League
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsEvery club is looking forward to the 2020/21 season, but Wicklow RFC are particularly excited. It was announced in December that the Energia Women’s All-Ireland League would be expanding to 10 teams...
All Blacks skipper broke his neck just two years ago with this attempted clean out vs the Springboks
5 years ago by Rugby DumpFlanker Sam Cane has been named as New Zealand's new skipper for when Test rugby starts up again, but it's quite hard to believe that just two years ago he suffered a serious neck injury.
Supporting Player Health and Performance – IRFU Injury Surveillance & Research
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is constantly examining global best practice to support the performance and health of our elite players, and as such we have embarked on world leading long term research...
IRFU Statement On Government Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe IRFU welcomes the release from the Government of Ireland of its Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business and the news that details of a similar roadmap will be issued by the UK Government on Sunday...
Back In Time: Energia All-Ireland League Winners
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsTen clubs have lifted the coveted All-Ireland League trophy since the inception of the league. Munster clubs dominated the early years of the league with Cork Constitution, Garryowen, Young Munster and...
All Blacks make surprise announcement as Sam Cane is named skipper ahead of Sam Whitelock
5 years ago by Rugby DumpSam Cane has been named captain of the All Blacks in a surprise announcement from new coach Ian Foster. Chiefs flanker Cane, 28, will replace Kieran Read, who retired from Tests after New Zealand placed...
Painkillers debate re-opened as ex-Scotland flanker speaks out
5 years ago by Rugby DumpOver the weekend, former London Irish and Scotland back row Kieran Low spoke candidly to the Sunday Times Scotland about the end of his playing career, which has in turn re-opened the debate over the...
Ed Jackson: The quadriplegic with Everest in his sights
5 years ago by Rugby DumpThree years ago, Ed Jackson suffered a freak accident which left him with a serious spinal injury and, subsequently, paralysis. Now, the former player is reaching new heights in an inspiring endeavour...
‘It’s One Of My Favourite Tries Because It Meant So Much To The Team’
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsWith the clock in the red, the Test match in the balance and Wales working their way through eight phases of possession, the Aviva Stadium was on the edge of its seat. Just three points separated the sides...
WATCH: Erasmus inspires Springboks at half time in World Cup final
5 years ago by Rugby DumpFascinating footage has been released showing Rassie Erasmus' team talk to his Springboks side at half time during the 2019 Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama.
