IRUPA Award Nominations Are Revealed
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland's Rugby Players Association, IRUPA, today unveiled the nominations for Irish rugby's ultimate individual accolade - the Hibernia College IRUPA Players' Player of the Year award for 2015.
Heaslip Pleased With Leinster's Semi-Final Preparations
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster captain Jamie Heaslip says that there is 'a bit of bite' in training this week as the squad prepare to face Toulon in a mouth-watering European Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday.
Ulster Prop Fitzpatrick Retires From Rugby
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster and Ireland prop Declan Fitzpatrick is to retire from rugby on medical grounds. The 31-year-old played 98 times for Ulster and made seven Test appearances for Ireland, three of which were against...
Bateman Cup Thriller Expected At Temple Hill
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsTwo proud clubs with histories dating back to 1876 (Clontarf) and 1892 (Cork Constitution) are set for an entertaining battle this Saturday at Temple Hill with the Bateman Cup the prize at stake.
PRO12 Final Tickets Still On Sale As Five Teams Chase Play-Off Spots
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe GUINNESS PRO12 final at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast on Saturday, May 30 is nearing a sell-out with just over 400 terrace tickets left for public sale and very strong ticket interest among the five...
Douglas' Season Ended By Back Injury
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsTalking to the Leinster Rugby website today, the province's head coach Matt O'Connor confirmed that lock Kane Douglas will be sidelined for the next three months with a back injury.
Irish Rugby TV: Aviva Mini Rugby Festival At Portlaoise RFC
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsPortlaoise RFC played host to hundreds of boys and girls from all over Ireland in the second Aviva Mini Rugby Festival of the season. We caught up with Ireland's Rhys Ruddock and Nora Stapleton and some...
Dolphin Begin Search For New Coach Following Ford's Farewell
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsDolphin RFC are looking for suitable candidates for the vacant role of senior coach for the 2015/16 season. If interested, please forward your CV to drfcrugbycoach@gmail.com.
O'Callaghan: Barbarians Will Feel At Home In Thomond Park
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland will face an interesting kind of pressure when they take on the Barbarians next month says Donncha O'Callaghan. The Munster and Ireland lock played against the famous invitational side when Ireland...
Pro 12 Highlights - Connacht vs Ulster
1 decade agoUlster hold out for the win at the Sportground after a late surge from Connacht. A good start saw Ulster lead 17-0 at HT but a fight back in the 2nd half saw Connacht push Ulster all the way to the end.
