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All-Ireland League: Division 2A Previews

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The top of the table clash between Navan, the unbeaten leaders, and Highfield is the match of the day in All-Ireland League Division 2A, while Galwegians face another basement battle with the visit of...

All-Ireland League: Division 2B Previews

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Front-running clubs MU Barnhall and Greystones are both in Ulster today for the latest round of All-Ireland League Division 2B action. Bottom side Sligo, who lost heavily to 'Stones last Saturday, are...

Letters from the front line: Mike Ross’s autobiography an underrated gem

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The tragic death of his brother, Andrew, has shaped Mike Ross’s outlook on rugby — and on life, where he never took no for an answer. And like Ross the player, his new book, Dark Arts, is an...

Argentina pack will target ‘simple farmer from Wexford’ Tadhg Furlong

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

It feels bizarre, given their history, to put it out there that Argentina’s scrum is a potential area of weakness and rich source of profit for Ireland at the Aviva Stadium today.

The Argentine mantra? ‘Keep believing’

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Mario Ledesma is in rare form.

Keith Earls happy to be looking over his shoulder

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Much is made of the strength in depth in the current Ireland squad, but Keith Earls remembers a time in the not too distant past when internationals had no need of a rear-view mirror to keep an eye on...

Irish right to be bullish, says Brian O’Driscoll

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Brian O’Driscoll believes Ireland are right to live up to their current bullishness as Joe Schmidt’s side prepares for two mighty Guinness Series clashes with Argentina and the All Blacks.

England boss Eddie Jones hoping players will become movie stars in ‘Twickers Miracle’

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Eddie Jones has urged England to act as movie stars rather than extras by producing a blockbuster when the four-year wait to face New Zealand ends at Twickenham today.

IRFU Partner With New England Free Jacks For Development Round Robin  

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Irish Rugby Football Union has partnered with incoming US Major League Rugby franchise, the New England Free Jacks, to create a series of development fixtures which will see the four provincial...

All-Ireland Junior Cup: Quarter-Final Previews

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A place in the last-four on December 15 is the prize on offer in Saturday's All-Ireland Junior Cup quarter-finals, which include a heavyweight Leinster derby between reigning champions Enniscorthy and...