Robert Baloucoune

Five uncapped players included in Ireland's 40-man squad for New Zealand tour

Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell has named an extended 40-player squad for the five game Tour of New Zealand this summer.     Johnny Sexton will captain the squad in what...

Footage shows Manie Libbok's match-winning conversion was good

The Stormers secured passage to the United Rugby Championship Final with a last grasp converted try sealing a 17-15 win over Ulster in Cape Town.   Warrick Gelant scored a try out wide on the left-hand...

Stormers, Bulls book all-South African URC final

The Stormers and Bulls ensured that the opening season of the United Rugby Championship would finish with a South African champion after they edged Irish teams Ulster and Leinster by small margins in their...

Ulster look to do the double on defending champs, Toulouse

After pulling off a great victory at Stade Toulousain last week, Ulster will take the field at Kingspan Stadium with soaring confidence as they eye the Champions Cup trophy.    The Northern...

Stats & Facts: Champions Round of 16, second leg

A look at the stats and facts ahead of the weekend's round of 16 second leg fixtures.     LEINSTER v CONNACHT   Leinster Rugby won 26-21 in their Round of 16 – 1st Leg clash...

Rob Baloucoune Highlights v Toulouse | Heineken Champions Cup

Ryan Baird, James Ryan ruled out Ireland's Six Nations finale

The Ireland squad returned to Dublin on Saturday evening following the victory over England at Twickenham and reassembled at Carton House on Sunday evening.   Locks James Ryan and Ryan Baird have...

Ireland Squad Update: Henderson Returns, Loughman Gets First Call-up

The Ireland squad has reassembled at Carton House following last week’s Open Session at Aviva Stadium and a number of players featuring for their provinces in URC fixtures at the weekend.   Ulster...

Ireland name 27-man squad for two-day camp in Dublin

The Ireland squad commence preparations for the final two rounds of the Six Nations and have retained 27 players for a two-day camp in Dublin, which includes an open session in the Aviva Stadium.     Due...

Ireland Squad Update: Tom O’Toole Ruled out with Hamstring Strain

Ireland have confirmed Tom O’Toole suffered a hamstring strain during Ulster’s URC win over the Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday afternoon and will miss the clash against Italy.     O’Toole...