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Energia All-Ireland League: Division 1B Previews

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A week on from their Dalriada Cup success at Energia Park, some of the Ireland Club XV players will be in opposition when promotion hopefuls Old Wesley and Shannon clash in Energia All-Ireland League Division...

Kilfeacle: The All-Ireland junior rugby champions with grand ambitions

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

There was fun to be knocked out of that All-Ireland win. Especially as they’d been there before, only two years ago.

Crowley Hungry To Keep Learning With Ireland Under-20s

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

It has been a memorable start to the Under-20 Six Nations campaign for out-half Jack Crowley, who has helped Noel McNamara‘s side to back-to-back home wins over Scotland and Wales. The Cork native...

I thought about quitting rugby, says Israel Folau ahead of Catalans Dragons debut

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Folau has not played since being sacked by Rugby Australia last May for posting homophobic comments on social media.

Competition For Places Key For Farrell Ahead Of Twickenham

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell will be keeping a close eye on this weekend’s Guinness PRO14 action as he continues to survey his selection options ahead of the Six Nations showdown against England...

Six Nations break sees Dillane and Heffernan return for Connacht

5 years ago by Connaght Domestic Rugby

Ireland internationals Ultan Dillane and Dave Heffernan have returned to the Connacht starting team to face Cardiff Blues at the Sportsground on Saturday (Kick off 7:35pm).   The return of the duo...

Wonderful, not weird: Why Andy Farrell’s family loyalties will be parked for a day

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

When your son is the England captain and you are the Ireland boss, meetings between the two sides tend to be intriguing and more than a little awkward, unless you’re Andy or Owen Farrell that is.

John Hodnett latest to fly west Cork flag with Munster

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Further evidence of the influence of West Cork rugby in the Munster team has come with the inclusion of Rosscarbery flanker John Hodnett for his first Guinness Pro 14 start — against South African...

Woolstencroft reveals Saracens players held positive talks over their futures

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The forward has joined Jamie George by insisting he will still be at the club next season.

Wales scrum-half Davies ready to test former coach Edwards on Cardiff return

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The former rugby league great spent 12 years as Wales defence coach before leaving in November.