The future is bright: Sean O'Connor (First year sub-academy)
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentI grew up just outside Cashel. I began playing rugby with Cashel RFC when I was about six years old and have played ever since. I attended secondary school in nearby Rockwell College, where I played a...
Choices are not all black and white for exciting playmaker
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThere are some striking similarities between the 2010 World Rugby Junior Championships and the Rugby World Cup that we just witnessed the brilliant All Blacks claim last weekend.
Castleisland coaching workshop 'a great success'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentCastleisland foundation level coaches recently participated in a Munster Rugby Coaching Workshop at their club grounds in Crageens, Co Kerry.
Four Munster women named in Ireland squad
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe Ireland Women's squad to play England in a historic first autumn international has been named and it includes four Munster players from this year's victorious interprovincial side.
O'Halloran back on award shortlist
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentCurrent Connacht Rugby Player of the Month Tiernan O'Halloran has once more been nominated by the Connacht squad for the monthly honour.
Sheahan hails the 'true rugby spirit' at Dungarvan Festival
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentDungarvan Rugby Club hosted a Rugby Festival for their U- 10s with clubs from all over Munster taking part.
Reddan energised by arrival of new blood
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentResults have not been easy to come by at the Stadio Monigo of late for Leinster but they've got there.
Tiernan looks destined for Ireland call-up
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTiernan O'Halloran has come on leaps and bounds this season, and he's one of the main reasons Connacht are doing so well.
The sky's the limit for young prop who is keen to impress
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt was only over a year ago that Finlay Bealham graduated from the Connacht academy with just six replacement appearances for the first team to his name.
Enniscorthy's big win sets up Gorey battle
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentEnniscorthy took a major step towards capturing the Leinster League Division 1A title on Saturday when they won 33-9 at Clondalkin's Gordon Park fortress and in the process set up a mouth-watering top-of-the-table...
