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Creating Opportunities for Talent to Flourish

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

In 2014 the IRFU and the provinces began the process of reframing the elite player pathway with the aim of fast-tracking talent into the senior professional ranks and thereby create greater competition...

Murray Enjoys Cameo Role As Ireland Return To Winning Ways

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

It was not at all what he had expected in the advance of the game, but Conor Murray did enjoy his brief run-out at out-half in Ireland’s 32-9 Guinness Series win over Wales. Following the injuries...

‘We Had Much Better Intent All Round’ – Sexton

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Despite his frustration at coming off injured, Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton was thrilled to see the team bounce back to winning ways with a 32-9 Guinness Series victory over Wales. Last night’s...

REACTION: Social media storm after emotional Los Pumas triumph over All Blacks

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

Fans and players have jumped to social media in reaction to Argentina’s incredible 25-15 win against the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.

Tunnel Cam: Ireland v Wales

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A first Friday Night Test Match at the Aviva Stadium lived up to the billing. Andy Farrell‘s Ireland kicked off the Guinness Series as part of the Autumn Nations Cup with an impressive victory over...

Farrell Reflects On Well-Judged Win Over Wales

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell was pleased to see his side open their Guinness Series and Autumn Nations Cup campaign with a ‘dominant’ performance against Wales. Following the disappointment...

Club Update In Ulster

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Rugby clubs in Northern Ireland can return to non-contact training from Saturday 14 November. The resumption of non-contact training for rugby clubs in Northern Ireland from Saturday 14 November, which...

‘It Means The World’ – Lowe Savours Ireland Debut

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland winger James Lowe savoured a memorable Test debut in the green jersey on Friday night, as he marked the occasion with a last-minute try to embellish a big win for Andy Farrell‘s side. Lowe...

Guinness Series: Ireland 32 Wales 9

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A Guinness Player of the Match award for Caelan Doris, James Lowe dotted down for a try on his debut, Quinn Roux scored his third and Jonathan Sexton, Billy Burns and Conor Murray kicked their points as...

France/Fiji Autumn Nations Cup match called off due to COVID outbreak

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

The Autumn Nations Cup match between France and Fiji, which was scheduled to be held this weekend in Vannes, has been cancelled following a number of positive COVID-19 cases within the Fijian squad.