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Dardis: Six Big Games, We Just Need To Switch It On And Perform

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The excitement and anticipation is building for the start of Ireland's Hong Kong 7s campaign and their bid for a place on next season's HSBC World Rugby Men's Sevens Series. Anthony Eddy's men face the...

Smyth: U-18 Festival Has Been A Fantastic Experience For The Boys

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Under-18 Schools head coach Peter Smyth is happy with the direction his side is heading in despite falling to a 36-28 defeat to Wales in the U-18 Six Nations Festival in Cardiff.

Champions Cup Semi-Final Details Are Confirmed

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster and the Scarlets will have the honour of kicking off the Champions Cup semi-finals weekend when they face off at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, April 21, while the following afternoon will see...

Clancy To Make His 100th PRO14 Appearance This Weekend

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

This weekend George Clancy will become only the second referee to reach a century of appearances in the GUINNESS PRO14 when he takes charge of Scarlets v Glasgow Warriors in Llanelli on Saturday (kick-off...

Smyth Rotates Squad For Ireland U-18 Schools' Second Six Nations Match

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Head coach Peter Smyth has rotated his PwC-sponsored Ireland Under-18 Schools squad following last Saturday's 20-17 win over Italy in the opening round of the U-18 Six Nations Festival.

Ireland U-18 Clubs & Schools Team To Play England U-18 Counties

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Under-18 Clubs & Schools head coach Mark Butler has made five personnel changes and four positional switches to the team to play England U-18 Counties at HMS Temeraire in Portsmouth on Wednesday...

Nacewa: The Hunger Is Huge After Last Year

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster captain Isa Nacewa believes the pain of last season's semi-final defeat to Clermont Auvergne can drive his side onto greater heights in the Champions Cup.

South Africa Tour Will Prime Us For Semi-Final - O'Mahony

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster captain Peter O'Mahony reckons their two-match tour of South Africa will give them the ideal lead-in to the Champions Cup semi-final against Racing 92 in three weeks' time. It was a very happy...

Cullen: Getting Our Noses In Front Was Crucial

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen believes a strong start was the key to their impressive 30-19 Champions Cup quarter-final success against defending champions Saracens at the Aviva Stadium yesterday.

Ireland Under-19 Team Selected For First Galway Clash With France

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Following two outings against Japan, the Ireland Under-19 squad (sponsored by PwC) will play France U-19s in back-to-back fixtures at the Sportsground over the next five days.