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Ireland Men's Sevens Squad Ready To Face World's Best In London

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland Men's Sevens management team have named a 13-man squad to prepare for the London Sevens this weekend, the penultimate leg of this season's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

'In Touch' June Issue Out Now

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The June issue of 'In Touch' magazine is packed with all the latest international and domestic rugby news, and a chance to win tickets to watch Ireland in action next November.

Agnew Relishing Start Of Ireland U-20s' French Adventure

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

After grasping his opportunity to become a mainstay of Ireland's back row during the Under-20 Six Nations, Ballymena clubman Matthew Agnew is ready to make his mark on the World Rugby U-20 Championship...

Ireland Under-20 Team Named For World Championship Opener

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Head coach Noel McNamara has named the Ireland Under-20 team, sponsored by PwC, to face hosts France in Perpignan on the opening night of the World Rugby U-20 Championship on Wednesday (kick-off 9pm local...

Jared Payne To Take Up Coaching Position With Ulster

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The IRFU and Ulster Rugby have today confirmed that retiring back Jared Payne will take up the position of defence coach with the province.

Connacht Add Fijian Winger Sevu Reece To Back-Line Options

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht Rugby have announced the signing of Sevu Reece from Waikato in New Zealand. The 21-year-old, while playing much of his rugby on the wing, has experience of playing right across the back-line and...

Doris Joins Fellow Captains To Launch World Rugby U-20 Championship

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

This year's World Rugby Under-20 Championship was officially launched over the weekend in the French city of Perpignan, with all 12 captains expressing their desire to create memories that will last a...

Nacewa Fit To Captain Leinster As Team For Final Is Confirmed

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Leinster team for Saturday evening's GUINNESS PRO14 final against the Scarlets at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 6pm) has been announced by head coach Leo Cullen.

Knee Injuries Force O'Sullivan And O'Toole Out Of Ireland U-20 Squad

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland Under-20 management have confirmed two changes to the squad to travel to the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in France this weekend.

Andy Friend Confirmed As New Connacht Head Coach

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced Andy Friend as the province's new head coach. Friend has signed a three-year contract and will arrive in the Sportsground in late June to oversee pre-season training...