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5 series essentials: What's in your bag?

1 decade ago by IRB

We catch up with England captain Tom Mitchell to see what he takes on tour with him on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series ahead of the fifth round in Las Vegas.

Ireland starlet Josh van der Flier's meteoric rise to the RBS 6 Nations

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

It has been some journey over the last 18 months for Ireland's Josh van der Flier, who has transformed himself from an academy starlet to a first-team regular at Leinster, and now has been thrust into...

IRFU Referee Weekend Appointments

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

There will be IRFU referees in action in the GUINNESS PRO12 and Ulster Bank League this weekend, as well as a Women's Under-20 fixture.

March Issue Of 'In Touch' Out Now

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The March issue of 'In Touch' magazine is out now. This month there's an exclusive interview with Robbie Henshaw and a chance to win tickets for Ireland v Scotland.

Ulster Make Four Changes For Zebre Clash

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Director of rugby Les Kiss has named his Ulster team for Friday's GUINNESS PRO12 match against Zebre at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm).

White, Roux And Muldoon Return Up Front For Connacht

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Connacht team to face Edinburgh at BT Murrayfield on Friday (kick-off 7.35pm) features four changes to the side that was named to play the Ospreys last week.

England fly-half George Ford hits back at campaign to ban tackling in schools

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

George Ford insists rugby union is 'very safe' for schoolchildren

Ford: Tackling a vital part of school games

1 decade ago by The Times

George Ford, the England fly half, took a stand yesterday against the medical lobby that has been pushing for tackling...

Munster paying for poor planning and bad luck

1 decade ago by The Times

A decade ago Munster had just won their second Heineken Cup in three years and it looked like a dynasty was...

Hosts name experienced side for HSBC Sydney Sevens

1 decade ago by IRB

Ed Jenkins returns to captain an Australian side that won the Plate in Wellington.