Ashton explains his 'too slow' comments about Lowe as winger's work rate comes into question
4 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer England winger Chris Ashton has explained his recent comments labelling Ireland’s James Lowe “too big, too heavy, too slow”.
Andy Farrell Press Conference
4 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his team to face Georgia in Sunday’s Guinness Series game at Aviva Stadium. Farrell has selected a much-changed Match Day 23 for the Autumn Nations Cup clash,...
The remarkable similarities between Sumo wrestling and England's defence
4 years ago by Rugby DumpFollowing England's win over Ireland, a fair bit of analysis has gone into how strong they're looking right now and how they are setting up to be a commanding force for years to come. Today's guest post...
One New Cap In Much Changed Ireland Squad For Georgia Test
4 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Coaching Team have named the side to play Georgia in the Guinness Series at Aviva Stadium on Sunday. The uncapped Shane Daly is included in a much changed match day 23 that will again be captained...
Throwback Thursday: Ireland v Georgia
4 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsTake a look back at some of our previous encounters with Georgia including action from some recent Ireland U20s matches featuring some of the current Ireland squad. The post Throwback Thursday: Ireland...
Bealham: It’s An Opportunity To Test Ourselves Against A Quality Pack
4 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsVersatile Ireland prop Finlay Bealham is anticipating a stern examination from Georgia in Sunday’s Guinness Series and Autumn Nations Cup game at the Aviva Stadium. Traditionally a tighthead, a calf...
McCloskey Determined To ‘Go Out And Really Deliver’
4 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAfter waiting patiently in the wings for the past few weeks, Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey is ready to resume his international career with Ireland. A debutant at inside centre in a 2016 Six Nations clash...
Ireland Squad Prepare For Guinness Series Showdown Against Georgia
4 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland squad were back on the training pitch at a gloriously sunny IRFU High Performance Centre on Wednesday morning, as preparations intensify for the visit of Georgia to Aviva Stadium in Sunday’s...
Rallying Ryan Aims To Finish 2020 ‘On A High’
4 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing some mixed results since the return of international rugby last month, stand-in captain James Ryan is hopeful that Ireland can finish 2020 ‘on a high’. Either side of an emphatic victory...
It's gloves off as 'Ice Hockey stuff' fight takes place in rugby league final
4 years ago by Rugby DumpTwo players came to blows after a dangerous tackle sparked rivalries in a National Indigenous Rugby League Championships match on Saturday in Australia.
