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Ludik And Ross To Assist Queen's Promotion Bid

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Queen's University, the oldest continuous rugby club in Ulster, is hoping with the help of Louis Ludik and former prop Bronson Ross to gain promotion to Division 1B of the Ulster Bank League this season....

Connacht Confirm McSharry's Retirement

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU today announced that centre Dave McSharry has been forced to retire from professional rugby due to a concussion injury and following a review with a neurologist last week where...

Herring And Trimble To Share Ulster Captaincy

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster have announced that Rob Herring and Andrew Trimble will captain the province's senior squad during the upcoming season.   

Munster Announce First Pre-Season Team

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has revealed his first Munster matchday squad for the province's pre-season clash with Zebre on Friday. Round 1 of the 2016 Kearys Renault Series sees Munster host the...

McQuilkin To Leave Leinster For 'Personal Reasons'

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has confirmed that defence coach Kurt McQuilkin will be leaving the province ahead of the start of the new season to return home to New Zealand for personal reasons.

Saili Sidelined For 'Three To Four Months'

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

As the competitive season draws closer, Munster's preparations include two upcoming pre-season games as part of the Kearys Renault Series.

Nacewa To Continue As Leinster Captain

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has today confirmed that Isa Nacewa has been selected as club captain for the 2016/17 season.

Itoje wants England to keep getting better

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Maro Itoje is adamant Eddie Jones' England must continue to improve and build on their 2016 RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam triumph.

Leinster Come Out On Top In Pre-Season Opener

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Late tries from Josh Murphy, Fergus McFadden and Adam Byrne made the difference at Navan RFC today as Leinster claimed a 31-14 victory over Ulster in an entertaining Bank of Ireland pre-season opener.

Hartley targets Springboks at Twickenham

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

England Captain Dylan Hartley is desperate to keep performing for his country as Eddie Jones' men target a win over South Africa in the autumn internationals.