Contepomi Wants 'Fast Start' To Leinster's PRO14 Title Defence
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsWith testing trips to Cardiff Blues and the Scarlets in the opening rounds of the GUINNESS PRO14, Felipe Contepomi knows Leinster need to hit the ground running when the 2018/19 season begins on Friday...
Finn Russell's Top 14 debut against Toulon could not have gone much better
7 years ago by Rugby DumpScottish fly-half Finn Russell scored twice and kicked a further ten points to help the Parisians open their 2018/19 Top 14 account in style with a 25-9 win over powerhouse side, Toulon. Russell, who...
Mathewson To Join Munster As Injury Cover
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsMunster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed the short-term signing of New Zealand scrum half Alby Mathewson ahead of the start of the new season.
In Pics: U18 Festival - Match Day 3
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe final day of the IRFU U18 Festival In UL saw Connacht crowned U18 Club champions while Leinster sealed the U18 Schools title. It was the culmination of a ten day festival that saw the teams based on...
'I Was Pleased With The Second Half Response' - Friend
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht continued their impressive pre-season form with a 14-12 victory over Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate on Friday. They head into the first round of the GUINNESS PRO14 on the back of three wins and...
Addison Buoyed By 'Competitiveness And Ambition' In Ulster Squad
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsTwo tries in the final quarter against Wasps, coupled with new head coach Dan McFarland's arrival in Belfast, have given Ulster a timely boost ahead of next Saturday's GUINNESS PRO14 opener at home to...
Van Graan Rues Missed Chances As Munster Held Scoreless By Exeter
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsA strong Exeter Chiefs side overcame Munster at Irish Independent Park on Friday night, with first half tries from Olly Woodburn and Harry Williams securing a 12-0 away victory.
U18s Festival Enters Final Stages
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe IRFU U18s Festival will come to a close on Sunday with the final round of matches. In the meantime, the players and coaches have been active on and off the pitch with development modules and visits...
Ireland Star Naoupu To Captain Leinster Women
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland star Sene Naoupu has been selected to captain Leinster in the upcoming IRFU Women's Interprovincial Championship, which begins for the Blues with a home clash with Ulster next Friday night.
Holland Leads Munster Against European Rivals Exeter
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Munster team to face Exeter Chiefs at Irish Independent Park in Friday's Kearys Renault Series clash (kick-off 7.30pm) has been named by head coach Johann van Graan. There are six changes to the side...
