Leinster Make Nine Changes For Wasps Showdown
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAfter training in UCD this morning, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen announced his team for Sunday's much-anticipated European Champions Cup opener against Wasps at the RDS (kick-off 1pm).
Carty: Connacht relishing Siberian adventure
1 decade ago by Connacht Rugby OfficialFly-half Jack Carty insists Connacht are ready to embrace the challenge this weekend when they contest their first ever European rugby fixture in Russia.
Opponents Confirmed For Ireland Women In Sevens Series Opener
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsNine months away from Rugby Sevens' debut at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, the pools and match schedule have been announced for the opening round of the new HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for Women in...
Tierney: It's A Great Opportunity For The Girls Involved
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland Women's head coach Tom Tierney is looking forward to testing out a number of new players in Saturday's historic autumn Test against England at the Twickenham Stoop (kick-off 3pm).
'No To Bullies In Rugby' As IRFU Marks Northern Ireland's Anti-Bullying Week
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe IRFU is calling on clubs throughout Ireland to make it clear that bullying is not acceptable behaviour and to ensure that age grade players, in particular, are clear that they are expected to show...
Faloon Takes Captaincy Reins For Ulster 'A'
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster 'A' head coach Alex Codling has made seven changes and two positional switches to the team that lost to Leinster last month, for Friday's opening British & Irish Cup match against Bristol at...
Niall Scannell To Captain Munster 'A' Against London Scottish
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsHooker Niall Scannell will captain Munster 'A' for Friday's British & Irish Cup opener away to London Scottish at the Athletic Ground in Richmond (kick-off 7.45pm). Head coach Mick O'Driscoll has...
Clive Woodward slams RFU chief 'who does not know a ruck from a maul'
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyClive Woodward has hit out at the Rugby Football Union for laying the blame with Stuart Lancaster for England’s World Cup failure.
Ireland Newcomer McLaughlin Eager To Make 'Step Up'
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster's Claire McLaughlin could make her international debut on Saturday after being included on the bench for Ireland's historic autumn international against England at the Twickenham Stoop (kick-off...
Two-Week Ban For Van Den Heever
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsMunster winger Gerhard van den Heever, accompanied by team manager Niall O'Donovan, appeared before an independent PRO12 Rugby disciplinary committee in Cardiff today, having been cited by the independent...
