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“There will be a lot more Beibhinn Parsons coming down the line” – The Growth of Women’s Rugby in Connacht

5 years ago by Connaght Domestic Rugby

By John O’Sullivan    Participation and interest in women’s Rugby has never been bigger in Connacht.    With 40 teams from 21 out of the 26 affiliated clubs in the region, from youth and...

Cian Kelleher claims hat-trick as Leinster ease to victory over Edinburgh

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

It was a comprehensive win for Leinster at the RDS

Kelleher Claims Hat-Trick As Leinster Cruise Past Edinburgh

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Cian Kelleher claimed a second-half hat-trick in Leinster’s crushing 50-10 Guinness PRO14 victory over Edinburgh at the RDS. It was a sixth straight bonus point triumph for the Conference A leaders,...

Johnston And McIlroy Notch First Tries In Ulster Rout

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Unbeaten Ulster remain right on Leinster’s coattails at the top of Conference A, following a thorough nine-try 57-14 demolition of Zebre in Parma tonight. They pocketed their bonus point by half-time,...

Ireland Women Preparing For Tilt At 2021

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Director of Women’s and Sevens Rugby Anthony Eddy says Ireland Women are putting the work in over the coming weeks to make the most of their opportunities in 2021. The squad will be in camp at the...

Burns Determined To Cement Ireland Place After ‘Really Enjoyable’ Debut

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

He picked up his first senior international cap at the Aviva Stadium on Friday and now Ulster’s Billy Burns is eager for more chances to impress in the Ireland jersey. Named in the matchday 23 for...

PRO14 Confirm Christmas And Rescheduled Fixtures

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

PRO14 Rugby has provided a number of updates regarding Christmas fixtures, rescheduled matches and one further postponement affecting round 7. The Christmas derbies and rescheduled Guinness PRO14 games...

Benetton fixture and Christmas interpros confirmed by PRO14 Rugby

5 years ago by Connaght Domestic Rugby

PRO14 Rugby have confirmed the dates and kick-off times for Connacht’s Christmas interpros, as well as the rescheduled clash with Benetton.   Andy Friend’s side welcome Benetton to The...

Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw ruled out of England clash

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Fly-half Sexton limped off in the first half of Friday’s 32-9 win over Wales.

Ireland Squad Update: Sexton and Henshaw Ruled Out of England Game

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Johnny Sexton has had a scan on the hamstring that forced his removal from the game on Friday night and has been ruled out of this week’s fixture against England. Robbie Henshaw picked up an adductor...