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Blade Sharpens Up For Return From Injury

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Andy Friend has named his team to face Benetton Rugby in the Guinness PRO14 on Friday, with the Connacht head coach making one change to the side that was originally due to play the Ospreys last week....

Caolin Blade makes return from injury in Benetton re-fixture

5 years ago by Connaght Domestic Rugby

Andy Friend has named his side to face Benetton in the Guinness PRO14 tomorrow night, with the Head Coach making just one change to the team that was originally due to play Ospreys last week.   That...

PREVIEW: Connacht V Benetton

5 years ago by Connaght Domestic Rugby

By John O’Sullivan Backs coach Nigel Carolan says Connacht will need to be at their physical best if they are to win Saturday’s 7:35 PM Guinness PRO14 kick-off at home to Benetton Rugby.   The...

Scotland will be licking their lips to take on Ireland says Murray

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Dublin clash will decide who finishes third in the Autumn Nations Cup

Murray Relishing ‘Huge Challenge’ As Scotland Come To Town

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

He has been involved in some titanic battles with Scotland, and Ireland scrum half Conor Murray is expecting something similar when the teams meet at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. The Limerick man has...

Ireland Prepare For Guinness Series Finale

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad were back on the training pitch at the IRFU High Performance Centre on Wednesday afternoon as the focus narrows on Saturday’s Guinness Series showdown against Scotland at Aviva...

Henderson: New Group Is Growing Tighter And Building Connections

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Iain Henderson reckons Ireland will need to produce a much-improved performance in order to get the better of Scotland in Saturday’s Autumn Nations Cup 3rd-4th place play-off. Henderson played the...

Rugby Clubs to Receive €4 Million Of COVID-19 Emergency Funding

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The IRFU has allocated €4 million of the €18million emergency funding it received from Government to help Clubs towards the losses they suffered due to COVID-19’s impact on Club Rugby activity in...

Sexton Determined To Spark ‘Full 80-Minute Performance’ Against Scots

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Following a frustrating few weeks on the sidelines, Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton is itching to get back out at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday for the Guinness Series finale against Scotland. Due to a...

Henshaw: We’re Just Keen To Get Back Out And Keep Building

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

As he looks to make his return from a recent injury lay-off against Scotland this Saturday, Robbie Henshaw insists the mood within the Ireland camp remains upbeat. After sustaining an adductor strain in...