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Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Previews

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

September's final round of Division 1A matches includes some mouth-watering contests, with the St. Mary's v Terenure derby topping the bill and current leaders UCD facing an acid test away to defending...

Munster Squad Update

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A number of players continue to make good strides in their respective rehab programmes with the squad now into Week 2 of Preseason 2017 at Munster’s High Performance Centre in UL.   Jean...

Quinn Roux added to Ireland squad for June Summer Tour

7 years ago by Irish Rugby

Irish Rugby have today announced that Connacht's Quinn Roux has been added to the Ireland squad that will travel to the US and Japan for the June Summer Tour.   Roux completes a 32-man squad that...

Ireland name squad for USA & Japan Summer Tour

7 years ago by Irish Rugby

The Ireland coaching group has named a 31 player squad for the three Test summer tour of the USA and Japan in June.   The squad contains 8 uncapped players - John Cooney, Dave Heffernan, Rory O'Loughlin,...

Five-star Cork Con bolstered by 'perfect' preparation for final showdown

7 years ago by Irish Independent

Brian Hayes believes Cork Constitution will be at their battle-hardened best when they renew rivalries with defending champions Clontarf in next Sunday's Ulster Bank League Division 1A final.

Con target double after Cup triumph

7 years ago by Irish Independent

Cork Constitution survived a frantic finish to edge out hosts Old Belvedere 18-13 at Anglesea Road yesterday and win their fifth straight Bateman Cup.

The Bateman Cup - A Brief History

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Bateman Cup was first contested back in 1922 between Lansdowne and Cork Constitution. This weekend the Cork club are aiming for their fifth title in as many seasons. We take a look back at the history...

Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Semi-Final Previews

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

There are four heavyweight contenders in the Division 1A semi-final line-up, with Lansdowne and Clontarf, who have shared the trophy over the last four years with two wins each, facing off against Bateman...

Ulster Bank League: Results Round-Up

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ulster Bank League's regular season climaxed in typically thrilling fashion this afternoon as Banbridge, Greystones and Navan joined Buccaneers as promoted title winners, and the the Division 1A semi-final...

Ulster Bank League: Results Round-Up

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Cork Constitution and Young Munster both gained ground in the top four of Ulster Bank League Division 1A today, while Buccaneers clinched the Division 1B title and promotion with two rounds still to go....