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Making The Jump – Hannah O’Connor

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Despite the challenges of 2020, Hannah O’Connor is another player who can reflect on a positive 12 months on the rugby pitch. The number 8’s consistency with Blackrock College saw her named Energia...

Ireland Squad Update – Burns Ruled Out of Scotland Fixture

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Billy Burns’ groin injury has ruled him out of the final Guinness Series fixture of the Autumn Nations Cup. Will Connors is proceeding through the graduated return to play protocols but the decision...

Andrew Hat-Trick Crowns Resounding Win For Ulster

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

John Andrew drove over for a hat-trick of tries as Ulster thumped Edinburgh 43-14 at BT Murrayfield to edge ahead of Leinster at the top of Conference A. Dan McFarland’s in-form side made it eight...

Unbeaten Munster Make Short Work Of Zebre

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Damien de Allende, Sean French and Thomas Ahern scored their first Munster tries in a 52-3 Guinness PRO14 pummelling of Zebre at Thomond Park. In addition to a penalty try, Dan Goggin (7 minutes), de Allende...

IRFU taking long-term view after ‘average return’ from Andy Farrell’s first year

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Irish finished third in the Guinness Six Nations.

David Nucifora Media Briefing

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

IRFU High Performance Director David Nucifora today held a virtual media briefing to provide an update on a range of subjects across Irish Rugby, including the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic,...

Ireland progressing despite poor Georgia display says Ryan

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland failed to impress as they set up a third-place play-off with Scotland in the Autumn Nations Cup

Ryan Targets A ‘Top End’ Performance In Scotland Play-Off

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

They may have come away with a fifth home win of 2020 yesterday, but Ireland captain James Ryan is hoping for a much better performance against Scotland next Saturday. While Andy Farrell’s men did...

Daly Enjoys ‘Massive Day’ As Ireland’s Latest Debutant

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Despite coming into the game when it was at its scrappiest, Shane Daly was still understandably delighted to make his debut for Ireland in yesterday’s 23-10 victory over Georgia. Following a series...

Farrell: It Wasn’t The Standard We Expect Of Ourselves

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

After Ireland rounded off their Autumn Nations Cup Group A campaign with a 23-10 win over Georgia, head coach Andy Farrell admitted the standard of performance fell well below expectations. Thanks to a...