6nations

Tributes paid to Munster and Ireland legend Anthony Foley

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

The rugby world has come together in tribute to Anthony Foley after the Ireland and Munster legend's sudden death overnight.

Anthony Foley RIP - A Rugby Life In Pictures

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

We take a look back at some of Anthony Foley's greatest days in the jerseys of Shannon, Munster and Ireland, as well as his move from player to coach in more recent years. Rest in peace, Axel.

Statement On The Sudden Death Of Anthony Foley

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

It is with deep regret that the Irish Rugby Football Union and Munster Rugby must advise of the passing overnight of Munster head coach Anthony Foley, at the team hotel in Paris.

European And B&I Cup Appointments For IRFU Referees

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

This weekend will see IRFU referees in action in the European Champions Cup, European Challenge Cup and the British & Irish Cup.  

Lawler Names First Connacht Eagles Team

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Connacht Eagles team will launch their British & Irish Cup campaign with a home game against Cornish Pirates on Sunday afternoon at the Sportsground (kick-off 2.30pm).

O'Leary And Crosbie To Start As Munster 'A' Half-Backs

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A strong Munster 'A' team has been named for Saturday's British and Irish Cup Pool 2 opener against London Welsh at Midleton RFC (kick-off 2.30pm). Head coach Peter Malone has included the likes of captain...

O'Brien And Conan Included In Leinster 'A' Side

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster 'A' kick off their British & Irish Cup campaign away to Richmond on Saturday (kick-off 3pm) and the fixture will see a return to action for Sean O'Brian and Jack Conan.

Taute Replaces Earls In Munster Team

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has made just one change to the starting line-up for Sunday's European Champions Cup opener away to Racing 92 at Stade Yves-du-Manoir (kick-off 4.15pm local time/3.15pm...

Quartet Return To Boost Ulster Back-Line

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Andrew Trimble, Luke Marshall, Stuart Olding and Ruan Pienaar all return to the Ulster back-line for the European Champions Cup opener away to Bordeaux-Bègles on Sunday (kick-off 2pm local time/1pm...

Carbery To Make European Debut For Leinster

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has announced his team to face Castres Olympique in Pool 4 in the European Champions Cup at the RDS on Saturday (kick-off 3.15pm).