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Win Tickets To The Guinness Six Nations 2022

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Win tickets to all of Ireland’s home games at the 2022 Guinness Six Nations. We miss hearing the Aviva Stadium roar when the team take the pitch and we can’t wait to see the stands full again when...

Ireland Build Towards France Showdown

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad stepped up preparations for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown against France with another intense hit-out at their IRFU High Performance Centre training base on Wednesday morning....

Concussion expert warns that if there are symptoms, Sexton should not be playing on Sunday

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

The debate surrounding whether Ireland captain Johnny Sexton should play against France in this weekend's second round of the 6 Nations has not abated in the days following his failed Head Injury Assessment...

Ireland's O'Mahony banned for three matches after sending off

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Peter O'Mahony has been handed a three-match ban after his sending off against Wales on the opening weekend of the Six Nations last weekend.

Easterby Backing ‘Resilient’ Ireland To Rebound From Opening Loss

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby has acknowledged that Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations visit of France to the Aviva Stadium has a ‘cup final’ feel to it. Ireland’s 2021 campaign...

O’Mahony To Miss Ireland’s Next Three Games

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony appeared before an independent disciplinary committee – comprised of Mike Hamlin (England), Frank Hadden (Scotland) and Val Toma (Romania) – via video conference...

Hollie Davidson set to become the second female referee in the PRO14

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Hollie Davidson will take charge of her first Guinness PRO14 match this weekend after the Scottish match official was appointed to the rescheduled Round 11 game between Glasgow Warriors and Benetton Rugby.

IRFU Citing Commissioners Play Important Role In Championship

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The role of the citing officer is an important one in the modern game. The IRFU has a panel of eight citing commissioners including former referees Alan Lewis, Eddie Walsh, Wayne Sheridan, and former international...

Former Junior Springbok prop joins Edinburgh, says it's a 'dream come true'

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

New Edinburgh signing Boan Venter has described the move to Scotland as “like a dream come true”. The 23-year-old arrived in the capital last Friday and will isolate with his family for 10 days.

Ireland’s Chris Busby Takes Charge Of First International Match

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Chris Busby reached another significant milestone in his refereeing career at the weekend when he refereed his first Senior Men’s International match. Busby, a member of the IRFU High Performance...