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Penny: We Got A Lot Out Of Training With The Senior Side

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

As he reflects on a busy few weeks with province and country, workhorse flanker Scott Penny has admitted genuine surprise at the way his Leinster career has taken off in the past few months. Whereas most...

Henderson Cleared To Play Following Disciplinary Hearing

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Iain Henderson has avoided suspension and is free to play for Ireland against Italy next Sunday. The Ulster lock faced a disciplinary hearing today via video conference after he was cited for an incident...

Five Munster Players Put Pen To Paper

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster Rugby have confirmed that Tyler Bleyendaal, Ciaran Parker and Alby Mathewson have all signed contract extensions at the province. Greencore Munster Rugby Academy duo Sean O’Connor and Keynan...

Ulster Confirm First Senior Contracts For Academy Trio

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster Rugby have confirmed that Academy players Eric O’Sullivan, Michael Lowry and James Hume have secured their first senior contracts. All three are affiliated to Banbridge Rugby Club and signed...

All-Ireland League Division 2A: Round 12 Review

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

With Cashel and Navan both losing at the weekend, Highfield have extended their lead at the top of All-Ireland League Division 2A following their 66-point hammering of bottom side Galwegians. Blackrock...

All-Ireland League Division 2B: Round 12 Review

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Division 2B leaders MU Barnhall reached the milestone of a dozen wins, picking up their eighth try-scoring bonus point against Corinthians as they move ever close to promotion. Belfast Harlequins lost...

All-Ireland League Division 2C: Round 12 Review

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Three of Saturday’s matches in All-Ireland League Division 2C were decided by three points or less, while the meeting of the top two clubs saw Midleton win 17-10 at home to cut Ballina’s lead...

Ireland Squad Update For Italy Week

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A 34 man squad has been named by the Ireland coaching group for round 3 of the Guinness Six Nations Championship. Ireland travel to Rome to play Italy in Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, February 24. Chris Farrell...

Robbie Henshaw Signs IRFU Contract Extension To 2022

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The IRFU are delighted to confirm that Robbie Henshaw has extended his IRFU contract which will see him play his rugby at Leinster up to at least the end of June 2022. Robbie made his international debut...

All-Ireland League Division 1A: Round 12 Review

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Saturday’s five games in Division 1A produced a total of 40 tries and nine try-scoring bonus points as the All-Ireland League returned from a short break in swashbuckling style. ALL-IRELAND LEAGUE:...