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The day a 130kg Springboks prop casually slotted a conversion in front of Hurricanes fans

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

Former Springboks prop Ollie le Roux shocked Hurricanes fans during a Super 12 match in Wellington in 1998 by nailing a difficult conversion and then laughing.

That time Kolbe reminded Fleck of his nightmare blooper 17 years earlier

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

The Stormers host the Cheetahs in this weekend's Super Rugby Unlocked clash in Cape Town and thanks to Supersport, we can look back at two amusing, impressive and very similar incidents from South African...

Guinness Series Preview: Ireland v Wales

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

There are first starts for Jamison Gibson-Park, Ronan Kelleher and debutant James Lowe – with Billy Burns also standing by for his first cap – as Ireland kick off the Guinness Series against...

Connacht Hand First Starts To Reilly And Kenny

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Colm Reilly and Conor Kenny will make their first senior starts for Connacht against the Scarlets at the Sportsground on Saturday (kick-off 7.35pm). Ballinasloe native Reilly (21) made his debut off the...

Head-To-Head: Ireland v Wales

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A statistical preview of tonight’s Guinness Series and Autumn Nations Cup opener between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 7pm). 2020 GUINNESS SERIES/AUTUMN NATIONS CUP: Friday, November...

Fogarty Relishing ‘Tough Test’ From Welsh Pack

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Scrum coach John Fogarty wants the Ireland pack to create a strong set piece platform in tonight’s Guinness Series opener against Wales at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 7pm). While the Welsh will enter...

“The pathway is there and it’s bringing out great talent” – Enya Breen.

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Enya Breen says she’s hoping to make the most of her time in an Ireland jersey as she reflects on a second year with the Ireland women’s squad. The young Cork woman has risen through the ranks in recent...

John Fogarty On Guinness Series And Wales Challenge

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Scrum Coach John Fogarty today spoke to media as the squad completed their Captain’s Run at the Aviva Stadium. Andy Farrell‘s side get their Guinness Series campaign underway on Friday...

Ireland Captain’s Run At Aviva Stadium

4 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad added the final touches to preparations for Friday’s Guinness Series opener against Wales at this morning’s Captain’s Run at Aviva Stadium. Andy Farrell‘s side...

Savea not the only one to discard mouthguard as debate continues

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

New Zealand Rugby have received support from the public for saying how “incredibly disappointed” it was in Ardie Savea for not wearing a mouthguard as he is a role model for younger generations.