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Ten Academy Players Feature In Munster 'A' Line-Up

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Munster 'A' team to play Connacht Eagles in tonight's Celtic Cup opener at Irish Independent Park (kick-off 5.30pm) has been named by head coach Peter Malone.

Molony And Doris To Line Out In Leinster 'A' Pack

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Carlow man Tom Daly will captain Leinster 'A' when they face Ulster 'A' in the first round of the new Celtic Cup at Malone RFC on Friday evening (kick-off 5pm).

Henry To Lead Ulster 'A' For Celtic Cup Opener

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster 'A' will take on Leinster 'A' in the opening round of the new Celtic Cup at Malone RFC on Friday (kick-off 5pm), and Chris Henry will lead the side out in the familiar surroundings of his home club's...

IRFU Referees On Duty In PRO14, Rugby Championship And Celtic Cup

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

This weekend sees Irish match officials on duty across the GUINNESS PRO14, the Rugby Championship, the inaugural Celtic Cup, and the Women's and underage Interprovincial Championships.

Jordi Murphy Set To Make Ulster Debut Against Edinburgh

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Jordi Murphy will make his first appearance in an Ulster jersey on Friday night after being named to start in the back row against Edinburgh at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm).

Cooney 'Excited' About Ulster's Future As He Signs New Long-Term Contract

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster Rugby have announced that Ireland scrum half John Cooney has signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him at Kingspan Stadium until the summer of 2022.

Beirne And Taute On The Bench For Munster's Glasgow Trip

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Munster team to face Glasgow Warriors in Friday's eagerly-awaited GUINNESS PRO14 clash at Scotstoun Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm) has been named by head coach Johann van Graan.

Over 100,000 Kids Take Part in Aldi Play Rugby

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland stars Paul O'Connell, NIamh Briggs and Ciara Griffin lined out to celebrate a record year for the Aldi Play Rugby programme, with over 100,000 kids across the country taking part in the non-contact...

All the razzle dazzle from the opening round of Premiership rugby

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Premiership rugby is back in full swing, with plenty of week one highlights to look back on, from Danny Cipriani's sublime pass to key tackles from Dan Biggar and Steven Luatua. Here's a quick montage...

GUINNESS PRO14: Round 2 Preview

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Rugby did all the talking on the opening weekend of the GUINNESS PRO14 with expansive rugby and nail-biting finishes on offer in equal measure.