Dragons and Wales prop Leon Brown has today announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect

Dragons and Wales prop Leon Brown has today announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect

All good things must come to an end and as I look back on my career, although shorter than I'd hoped, I do so with many fond memories and no regrets at all. I've always believed that everything happens...

Paul Boyle & Ben Murphy sign new deals with Connacht

Paul Boyle & Ben Murphy sign new deals with Connacht

Connacht Rugby are delighted to confirm that both Paul Boyle and Ben Murphy have signed contract extensions with the club.   Boyle is the latest member of the Connacht centurion club, making his...

Tom Ahern Signs Two-Year Contract Extension

Tom Ahern Signs Two-Year Contract Extension

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Tom Ahern has signed a two-year contract extension with the province. To date, Ahern has scored 12 tries in 53 Munster appearances and has also starred...

Mirco Spagnolo handed 5-game ban

Mirco Spagnolo handed 5-game ban

The Disciplinary process related to Mirco Spagnolo Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 9 game against Zebre Parma on Saturday, December 28 has resulted in a five game suspension. After...

Shay McCarthy Signs Two-Year Contract Extension

Shay McCarthy Signs Two-Year Contract Extension

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce that Academy winger Shay McCarthy will move up to the senior squad next season on a two-year deal. McCarthy moves up to a development contract next year...

Samoa coach stands down after sexual misconduct charges

Samoa coach stands down after sexual misconduct charges

Samoa head coach Mahonri Schwalger has stepped down from his position, the country's federation announced on Monday. Ex-Samoa hooker Schwalger, 46, had been suspended since September after being charged...