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‘Only Our Best Will Do Against France’ – Porter

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Tighthead prop Andrew Porter believes Saturday was only the beginning of the journey in green for Ireland’s four debutants. On his side’s return to Guinness Six Nations action, head coach Andy...

Five Try Connacht Light Up Murrayfield With Bonus Point Win

5 years ago by Connaght Domestic Rugby

By John O’Sullivan Connacht returned to winning ways in the Guinness PRO14 with a 37-26, bonus-point win away to Edinburgh.    A brace of tries from Alex Wootton, as well as a touchdown apiece...

Blade Provides Cutting Edge As Connacht Bounce Back In Style

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Hugely frustrated by their 29-7 defeat in Cardiff a fortnight ago, Connacht bounced back in fine style with an exciting 37-26 bonus point win over Edinburgh at BT Murrayfield. Guinness player-of-the-match...

‘An Awesome Feeling I’ll Never Forget’ – Gibson-Park

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Jamison Gibson-Park described it as an ‘incredible feeling’ to make his international debut for Ireland in Saturday’s 50-17 Guinness Six Nations victory over Italy at the Aviva Stadium. On a...

Connors Savours The Perfect Debut Performance In Green

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

It was a debut to remember for Will Connors, as the Ireland flanker capped the occasion with a try and the Guinness Player of the Match award. The 24-year-old starred for Andy Farrell‘s side alongside...

Flying First Half Gets The Job Done For Unbeaten Ulster

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Player-of-the-match Sean Reidy and two-try winger Louis Ludik were standout performers in Ulster’s 40-17 Guinness PRO14 bonus point win over the Dragons at Kingspan Stadium. Dan McFarland’s...

Wycherley Brothers Included For Munster’s Clash With Cardiff

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster head coach Johann van Graan has made nine changes to the team for Monday night’s Guinness PRO14 game against Cardiff Blues at Thomond Park (kick-off 8.15pm). Billy Holland comes in for his...

Player Of The Match Performance From Molloy Helps Steer Ireland To Victory

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Claire Molloy celebrated her 70th Ireland cap with a try-scoring player-of-the-match performance in Saturday’s hard-earned 21-7 win over Italy at Energia Park. As Adam Griggs’ side resumed...

Hugo Keenan delighted to take two for the team despite disallowed debut treble

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Leinster wing became the eighth Irishman to score two tries on his Test bow but could have had an historic hat-trick.

Andy Farrell Reflects On Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations Return

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell spoke to the media following the seven-try victory over Italy, as he assessed the performance, praised the contributions of the four new caps and looked ahead to next weekend’s...