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McIlroy And McCann Receive URSC Jack Kyle Bursary

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The official Ulster Rugby Supporters Club has awarded Ireland Under-20 duo Ethan McIlroy and David McCann with the URSC Jack Kyle bursary for the 2019/20 season. The bursary – named after Ulster and...

'Aphiwe can’t believe it. We were starting to get ready to play again' - Dyantyi banned for four years

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

South African winger Aphiwe Dyantyi has been handed a four-year ban from rugby following his failed drugs test in 2019, according to local reports in the country.

WATCH: Leigh Halfpenny makes yet another courageous try-saving tackle

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Leigh Halfpenny is highly regarded as one of the best defensive fullbacks in world rugby and his work rate was on display once again in his side's 23-19 win over Bath.

Andy Farrell Reacts To Ireland’s 2023 Rugby World Cup Draw

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The build-up begins. Monday’s Pool Draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France marked a significant milestone in the countdown to the next global tournament, as Ireland discovered two of their Pool...

Ireland Drawn In Pool B With Scotland & South Africa

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland have been drawn in Pool B  alongside reigning champions South Africa and our 2019 Pool rivals Scotland  for Rugby World Cup 2023. Preparations for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France marked an important...

Incredible athleticism for sensational try as Racing 92 edge out Connacht

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Racing 92's Donovan Taofifénua has been causing something of a sensation in French rugby this year and the winger was in fine form again in the opening round of the European Rugby Champions Cup against...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Live Draw

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Watch the Rugby World Cup 2023 Draw live at 11:30 Irish time/12:30 Paris time today. This is the moment when teams and fans around the world learn who they will play in the pool stage of Rugby World Cup...

Beirne Shines As Munster See Off ‘Quins Challenge

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster made Harlequins pay for poor discipline in a 21-7 Heineken Champions Cup win in difficult conditions at Thomond Park. Facing into a blustery wind, Johann van Graan’s men took a 6-0 half-time...

DOUBLE red card follow ugly testicle-grabbing incident in Benetton/Stade Français match

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Benetton recorded a commanding 44-20 victory over Stade Français on the opening weekend of the European Rugby Challenge Cup, but the match was soured by a shocking testicle-grabbing incident which led...

Connacht Bring Home Losing Bonus In Three-Try Comeback

3 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht fell to a narrow 26-22 defeat to Racing 92 in an exciting Heineken Champions Cup opener in Paris this afternoon. In a brilliant exhibition of attacking rugby, the westerners scored three tries...