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Guinness PRO14 Preview: Connacht v Munster

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Fresh from their historic away win over Leinster, Connacht are hoping to lower the colours of Munster, the team currently leading the race to qualify from Conference B for March’s Guinness PRO14...

The time George Ford got ended by a Samoan and bounced to his feet

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Back in 2014 Samoan centre Johnny Leota was sin binned for a huge hit on England’s George Ford during an Autumn international at Twickenham.

WATCH: Last seven minutes of Bristol's iconic 13-point choke in 2015 Championship final

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Back in 2015 Andy Robinson’s Bristol suffered one of the most painful playoff defeats in recent history after conceding 14 points in the last seven minutes.

Guinness PRO14 Preview: Leinster v Ulster

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster have never lost successive home Guinness PRO14 matches at the RDS but face an in-form Ulster side that remain the last unbeaten team this season. An intriguing interprovincial derby awaits. GUINNESS...

OPINION: A Lions series at home defeats the purpose of the tour itself

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

As the world continues to fight against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the British and Irish Lions 2021 tour to South Africa hangs in the balance. With a few options on the table, we look at the feasible...

Bealham, Dillane And O’Brien Boost Connacht Pack

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht head coach Andy Friend has made four changes to the team for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 tussle with provincial rivals Munster at the Sportsground (kick-off 7.35pm). After last week’s...

Munster Welcome Back Clermont Conquerors for Galway Trip

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

With only two changes to the team that mustered a famous comeback victory in Clermont Auvergne, Munster have strengthened their selection significantly for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 derby match against...

Slater and Du Preez suspended after two nasty looking acts of dangerous play

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Both Gloucester and Sale Sharks forwards Ed Slater and Dan du Preez have been suspended after online disciplinary hearings that arose from citings for dangerous play this past weekend.

Paul O’Connell Appointed Ireland Forwards Coach

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Following the announcement today that Paul O’Connell will join the Ireland Coaching group as Forwards Coach we’ve taken a dive into the Inpho archives for a look back at his playing career....

Dan McFarland Extends Ulster Deal For A Further Two Years

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster Rugby Head Coach, Dan McFarland, has renewed his commitment to the province by signing a new two-year contract extension. Since joining the club in August 2018, Ulster has regularly competed at...