'Dark Destroyer' Dusautoir says he didn't enjoy final few years of career due to captaincy
4 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer France captain Thierry Dusautoir revealed that the final two years of his playing career "were not enjoyable" amid the pressure of leading his country through difficult times.
Stephen Mutch appointed as Lead Physio for Ireland Team
4 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsStephen has joined the men’s national medical team as Lead Physiotherapist having previously worked with TOP14 side Montpellier as Head of Performance. Previous to his time with Montpellier, Stephen...
Tributes pour in as former French winger Christophe Dominici dies, aged 48
4 years ago by Rugby DumpTributes have been pouring in for Christophe Dominici after the former France international winger was found dead in Paris in an apparent suicide today.
Easterby: It’s Really Important We Back The Players Selected Originally
4 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsSimon Easterby has insisted Ireland’s coaching team will continue to back the players to make their own decisions on the pitch. Following last weekend’s 18-7 defeat to England, Andy Farrell’s...
'All he had to do was change his angle' - Campese says modern players lack flair and understanding
4 years ago by Rugby DumpOutspoken Wallabies legend David Campese has said that rugby might have lost it's flair factor, following Australia's 15-15 Tri Nations draw with Argentina this past weekend. Campo touches on other topics...
Ireland Squad Update Ahead of Georgia Fixture
4 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsEd Byrne’s calf tightness ruled him out of playing a role at Twickenham. He will continue his rehab this week. Ulster’s Eric O’Sullivan joins the squad to provide additional cover. John Ryan flagged...
Munster Finish With A Flourish In Glasgow Rain
4 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsClosing tries from player-of-the-match Gavin Coombes and Jean Kleyn steered Munster to a hard-earned 27-13 bonus point win over Glasgow Warriors tonight. In rain-lashed conditions in Scotstoun, the forwards...
WATCH: Bath prop launches Amazon documentary focused on those from non-traditional backgrounds
4 years ago by Rugby DumpBath prop Beno Obano will explore race and class within rugby union as part of a new documentary launching on Amazon Prime Video this month.
5 things learned from this weekend’s Autumn Nations Cup
4 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Autumn Nations Cup continues next weekend with a final round of group games. Here is a look at some of the key talking points from the round of action that just passed, as we saw England, Wales, Italy...
AON And Aviva Launch Enhanced Rugby Club Cover
4 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsWe are delighted to announce that Aon has partnered with Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC to introduce an enhanced and comprehensive Club Insurance policy, designed exclusively for IRFU affiliated member clubs....