Chris Henry retires saying rugby 'has taken its toll physically'
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyUlster back row Chris Henry has announced that he is retiring from rugby with immediate effect, saying rugby "has taken its toll physically".
Van Graan happy as Scannell secures Munster's first away win
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyMunster coach Johann van Graan praised stand-in captain Tyler Bleyendaal and his men for carving out a bonus point win at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein yesterday.
Italy, and Schmidt, still trying to pin down Larmour
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWhen you play as well as Jordan Larmour did in his first start for Ireland on Saturday night, it is difficult not to reach for the sky.
Rob Kearney Ireland’s chief concern for Argentina
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyRob Kearney remains a serious doubt for Saturday’s Guinness Series Test against Argentina with the full-back set to meet Ireland boss Joe Schmidt and team medics this morning to determine his ability...
Ireland wannabees press case for Argentina minutes
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe victory was emphatic as Ireland routed Italy by eight tries to one at Soldier Field on Saturday. Yet while the performance was far from perfect that was exactly what Joe Schmidt expected when he selected...
Bring on the All Blacks, says Eddie Jones
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyNew Zealand will be at Twickenham next Saturday after England opened their autumn programme with a win over South Africa.
Ireland Women To Kick Off Six Nations Against England
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe 2019 Women's Six Nations fixtures list has been confirmed with Ireland hosting the Championship opener against England at Energia Park in Donnybrook on Friday, February 1 (kick-off 5pm). Adam Griggs'...
Fixtures Released For Ireland Under-20s' Six Nations Campaign
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing September's announcement that the Ireland Under-20s will play their home games at Irish Independent Park this season, the full fixtures list has been revealed for the 2019 Under-20 Six Nations...
Women's All-Ireland League: Round 5 Previews
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsRailway Union, Old Belvedere, UL Bohemians and Blackrock draft in reinforcements, Galwegians look to push on, and Cooke return to action as we look forward to round 5 of the Women's All-Ireland League....
Late Haley try seals win for Munster in South Africa
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyMunster held off a stunning fightback from Cheetahs as Mike Haley's late try earned a 30-26 victory in the Guinness PRO14.