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Ireland v Wales: Facts & Figures

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

All three Ireland teams, including the unbeaten Women and Under-20s, still have title aspirations as we enter the penultimate round of the Six Nations Championships. Joe Schmidt's men will kick off the...

Ireland Unchanged For Friday Night Showdown With Wales

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has announced the team to play Wales in Friday's RBS 6 Nations match at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff (kick-off 8.05pm).

Ireland Team Announcement Live

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland team to play Wales will be announced live on Irish Rugby TV at 1:30pm today. Join us live at the team announcement press conference with Joe Schmidt.

Ulster Sign South African Prop On Two-Year Deal

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster Rugby have today confirmed that powerful front rower Schalk van der Merwe will join the province this summer on a two-year deal.

Tipuric To Win 50th Cap As Wales Pick Unchanged Team

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ospreys flanker Justin Tipuric will win his 50th cap as Wales name an unchanged team to face Ireland in Friday's RBS 6 Nations clash at the Principality Stadium (kick-off 8.05pm).

It Is Semi-Final Time In The SSI Women's All-Ireland League

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The University of Limerick will host two Student Sport Ireland Women's Rugby All-Ireland League semi-finals today. On International Women's Day, both games are set to showcase the best of Women's sport,...

In Touch: March Edition Out Now

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The March edition of 'In Touch' is out now and it is packed with all the latest rugby news and previews as the Ireland teams head into the final two weeks of the Six Nations Championships.

Ulster Bank League: Division 2A Review

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Only two Division 2A fixtures survived a rain-lashed weekend as Banbridge picked up a valuable five points at bottom side Belfast Harlequins and Cashel climbed away from the relegation zone by battling...

Inside Pass: The Build-Up To Wales

8 years ago by Irish Rugby 6 Nations news

In this week's programme - presented by Eimear Considine - we hear from forwards coach Simon Easterby as Ireland prepare for Wales. Anthony Eddy looks back at the Ireland Women's Sevens team's performances...

Leinster Confirm Kirchner's Departure To Dragons

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster Rugby have confirmed that South African international Zane Kirchner will leave the province at the end of the current season.