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McGrath And Farrell Keen For Game Time

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Luke McGrath and Chris Farrell spoke to the media today and both players stressed how keen they are to face Italy on Saturday in Aviva Stadium. The squad trained at their Carton House base today as they...

Ireland Training Ahead Of Italy Test

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad trained at their team base in Maynooth today as they prepare for Saturday’s Guinness Series test match against Italy. The team to play Italy will be announced on Thursday live on...

Joe Schmidt returns to New Zealand after family bereavement

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has departed their Rugby World Cup training camp to go back to New Zealand due to a family bereavement.

Dillane and Scannell out of Schmidt’s Japan plans

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ultan Dillane and Rory Scannell became the first players to be jettisoned from Ireland’s World Cup planning as Joe Schmidt’s training squad was trimmed ahead of Saturday’s opening summer...

Ireland Squad Update As Italy Match In Sight

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad enter their first match week and have returned to their usual Maynooth training base after completing five tough weeks of pre-season training. The squad started with two training weeks...

Ireland Squad Update As Italy Match In Sight

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad enter their first match week and have returned to their usual Maynooth training base after completing five tough weeks of pre-season training. The squad started with two training weeks...

World Rugby And International Rugby Players Launch New Load Guidance As Key Injury-Prevention Initiative

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

• Best-practice player load guidance launched by top players and coaches • Resource provides practical advice on player load management aimed at reducing injuries and optimising performance • Aligns...

‘We’re Looking Forward To The Rugby Starting’ – John Ryan

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad have been training at the IRFU High Performance Centre this week and as the build up to the Rugby World Cup continues the work gets hard on the pitch and in the gym. We caught up with...

Rob Saunders Rugby Scholarship At Queen’s University Belfast

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Rob Saunders graduated from Queen’s University Belfast with a degree in Politics in 1990. A hugely successful school and university rugby player, he went on to captain the Ireland team in 1991 as one...

Wales back-row Taulupe Faletau ruled out of the Rugby World Cup

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup due to a clavicle injury, the Welsh Rugby Union has announced.