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Cullen: Champions Cup Draw Sharpens The Mind For New Season

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has given his thoughts on the newly-revealed Heineken Champions Cup draw for next season, which will see his charges meet Lyon, Northampton Saints and Benetton Rugby in Pool...

Crusaders march through to semi final as Richie Mo'unga makes another strong claim for AB's #10 jersey

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

The Crusaders are comfortably through to the Super Rugby semi finals after a Richie Mo'unga 23-point haul helped them to a 38-14 victory over the Highlanders in Christchurch.

Israel Folau launches fund raising video, GoFundMe Page with $3 million target

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Israel Folau has reached out to the public to help with his legal fees as he continues his battle with Rugby Australia, who recently fired him for his extreme religious messaging on social media. The star...

Five New Entrants In Ulster Rugby Academy

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The 2019/20 Abbey Insurance Ulster Rugby Academy squad has been announced, which includes five new entrants. Flying back-three sensation Aaron Sexton will make the full-time switch from athletics to rugby,...

Looking back at the best of hard hitting Samu Manoa as he calls time on his Test career

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Seattle Seawolves forward Samu Manoa announced his retirement from international rugby yesterday, only months before the World Cup starts in Japan.

CATCH UP: Full highlights from the dramatic Major League Rugby final

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Catch up on full highlights from the 2019 Major League Rugby Final, a match that went right down to the wire as the Seattle Seawolves had to come from behind to beat the San Diego Legion and retain their...

Van Graan Relishing ‘Very Exciting Challenge’ In Europe

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The pool draw for the 2019/20 Heineken Champions Cup took place in Lausanne, Switzerland today with Munster drawn in a heavyweight Pool 4 along with reigning champions Saracens, Racing 92 and the Ospreys....

Champions Cup Opposition Revealed For Four Provinces

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Centre de Congrès Beaulieu in Lausanne played host today to the draws for next season’s EPCR tournaments, with all four Irish provinces set to feature in the Heineken Champions Cup for the...

Mathieu Bastareaud announces retirement a day after missing out on RWC 2019 selection

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

After failing to make Jacques Brunel’s Rugby World Cup 2019 training squad yesterday, France centre Mathieu Bastareaud has retired from international rugby.

The Top 5 Tries from day four as Australia get set for France in U20 Championship final

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Defending champions France will look to retain their title when they face Australia in the World Rugby U20 Championship final this coming Saturday. France got the better of South Africa, while Australia...