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Meet the Refs: The IRFU’s High Performance Referee Panel

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

In October 2017 the IRFU announced a high performance full-time professional panel of referees which would receive ongoing coaching, CPD, strength and conditioning, nutrition and analytical support.  The...

When Munster prevailed on Irish rugby’s biggest day

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

It was the biggest game of rugby ever seen in Ireland, Leinster and Munster meeting in Europe for the first time and in a Heineken Cup semi-final no less.

Break from action 'invaluable' for new Munster coaches — Murphy

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland’s lockdown could provide an upside for Munster’s new coaching team as the province prepares to return to action later this year.

Ulster Rugby furlough players and staff

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ulster Rugby chief executive Jonny Petrie has insisted that putting all players and coaching staff on furlough during the Covid-19 public health crisis is essential to protecting the business.

Kilcoyne And Stockdale Answer Fan Questions

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Team sponsors Vodafone have been keeping fans entertained in recent weeks with some fun #TeamOfUs content on social media. From kicking to culinary skills to fan questions they have given us an insight...

Catt Excited For The Future After First Six Nations Experience With Ireland

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

As is the case for many families, life in lockdown has changed the immediate outlook for the Catts. The last few weeks ought to have been a time of reflection, and a chance to take stock, for Mike Catt...

Murphy: Springbok spice may be Munster’s missing ingredient

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Johne Murphy is hopeful the signing of World Cup winners Damian de Allende and RG Snyman for next season can help Munster finally bridge the gap to European rugby’s elite.

Richard Cockerill still hoping PRO14 season can be completed

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Edinburgh are well on course for the end-of-season play-offs.

James Cronin case a valuable reminder for all players, says Murphy

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

James Cronin’s “unintentional anti-doping violation” can serve as a valuable reminder for fellow players of the importance of personal diligence regarding prescribed medicines, former...

JJ Hanrahan: 'I was completely out of the squad. That was rock bottom for me'

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Munster’s JJ Hanrahan hit “rock bottom” when he was axed for last season’s European Cup quarter-final after playing “the worst game of rugby of my life”.