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George Kruis heading to Japan at the end of this season

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The England lock will end a 12-year association with Saracens to join Panasonic Wild Knights

Australia releases three players over contract concerns amid pandemic

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Rugby Australia (RA) has released three players including national representative Izack Rodda over contract disputes that arose during the pandemic, the game’s governing body in the country said.

Aligning global rugby calendar makes commercial sense - Philip Browne

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

An aligned global rugby calendar currently being discussed by Northern and South Hemisphere nations is in everyone’s interest in terms of commercial benefits and meaningful Test matches, IRFU chief...

Philip Browne Outlines Irish Rugby’s ‘Return To Train And Play’ Roadmap

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

IRFU Chief Executive, Philip Browne, has today announced Irish Rugby’s ‘Return to Train and Play’ proposals have been submitted to Government and, based on this phased roadmap, the penultimate...

Guinness PRO14 plans August return after receiving fresh investment

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The PRO14 board earlier confirmed that London-based private equity firm CVC had purchased a 28 per cent share in the league.

IRFU warn of potential €20m losses amid call for State support

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The IRFU had set a target of a return to competitive rugby with behind-closed-doors PRO14 derbies at the Aviva Stadium starting August 22-23.

Guinness PRO14 Announces CVC Capital Partners Strategic Investment

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Board of the Guinness PRO14 has completed a significant strategic partnership investment from CVC Capital Partners Fund VII (“CVC Fund VII”) that will allow the league to work towards its full...

Guinness PRO14 announce partnership with CVC Capital Partners

5 years ago by Connaght Domestic Rugby

The Board of the Guinness PRO14 has completed a significant strategic partnership investment from CVC Capital Partners Fund VII (“CVC Fund VII”) that will allow the league to work towards its full...

Campaign helps John Cooney to take setbacks in his stride

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

When Ireland’s Six Nations trip to Paris was called off as the Covid-19 pandemic swept across Europe, John Cooney could not help but laugh.

Lockdown makes Johnny Sexton realise he is not the retiring type

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Johnny Sexton has admitted life in lockdown has given him a taste of retirement he would rather put off for a while longer.