Munster v Leinster Is Postponed
3 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe much-anticipated Guinness PRO14 festive derby between Munster and Leinster has been postponed. The game was due to take place on St. Stephen’s Day, this Saturday, in Limerick, however, Leinster...
Carlos Spencer's eye-catching debut showed exactly what we had to look forward to
3 years ago by Rugby DumpCarlos Spencer was on superb form when he made his All Blacks Test debut in 1997, scoring 33 points from number ten, as the home side romped to a 93-8 win over Argentina.
Match Officials Announced For Guinness Six Nations
3 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAndrew Brace, Frank Murphy and Joy Neville have been included in the list of match officials for the Guinness Six Nations 2021. In today’s announcement from World Rugby it was confirmed that Brace...
Guinness Pro14 To Conclude In March Ahead Of Rainbow Cup
3 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe current Guinness PRO14 campaign will end in March allowing South Africa’s four ‘Super’ teams and our existing clubs to finish the season with a 16-team “Rainbow Cup” competition ahead of...
Club Rugby Update For Northern Ireland
3 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsGiven the latest COVID-19 restrictions from the NI Executive, set to take effect from Saturday 26 December, which will see the cessation of all grassroots sport in Northern Ireland until Saturday 6 February,...
New study reveals how prevalent concussion, the most common injury, has been in recent seasons
3 years ago by Rugby DumpA RFU (Rugby Football Union) study has stated that concussions accounted for 20% of injuries suffered by rugby players in the English Premiership's 2018-19 season and were the most common injury in matches...
Teddy Thomas shows patented balance as Racing put on an attacking masterclass
3 years ago by Rugby DumpTeddy Thomas has been on fire as of late for Racing '92. His current form is producing the silky tries he's been known for throughout his illustrious career. The France winger scored a late try in his...
Probably the worst testes-related offence in recent years down in NZ
3 years ago by Rugby DumpBack in 2018 Wellington prop Tolu Fahamokioa punched Waikato number eight Jordan Manihera in the testicles after receiving an accidental knee to his head.
Frustrating Night For Connacht As Bristol Take The Spoils
3 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht fell to a second successive Heineken Champions Cup defeat as Pool B rivals Bristol Bears ran out 27-18 bonus point winners at the Sportsground. An error-strewn first half ended 5-3 in Bristol’s...
Late Heartbreak For Ulster As Gloucester Edge It
3 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsDespite a resilient fight-back in the second half at Kingsholm, a last-gasp try for Gloucester meant heartbreak for Ulster in a 38-34 Heineken Champions Cup second round defeat. Head coach Dan McFarland...
