European round-up: Round three
1 decade ago by Connacht Rugby OfficialMunster head coach Anthony Foley has backed his side to respond in style after they suffered a rare home European defeat against Clermont Auvergne this weekend.
Briggs, Sexton And Schmidt Nominated For RTÉ Awards
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe shortlists have been announced for the RTÉ Sport Sports Person and Manager of the Year awards, with Ireland's Niamh Briggs, Jonathan Sexton and Joe Schmidt all nominated.
O'Shea backs Easter to remain
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyHarlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea has backed Nick Easter to continue playing for some time after the veteran number eight inspired a 24-18 Champions Cup victory over Leinster.
Women's All-Ireland League Round-Up
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Women's All-Ireland League Division 1 title will be staying in Dublin after current holders Old Belvedere fended off UL Bohemians and Blackrock saw off a dogged Galwegians in today's semi-finals, writes...
Harlequins too strong for travelling Leinster
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyHarlequins 24 Leinster 18 Harlequins defied their dismal domestic form to avenge their 2009 ’Bloodgate’ defeat by Leinster and continue their flawless passage through the group phase of the inaugural...
Leinster Lose Tight First Contest With 'Quins
1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsLeinster tasted defeat for the first time in this season's European Champions Cup as they lost 24-18 to Harlequins in an absorbing round 3 tie at the Twickenham Stoop.
Ulster show real ability to keep bid on life support
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyUlster delivered their first win of their European Champions Cup campaign at a vital time in their bid to avoid early elimination with their try bonus victory moving them off the bottom of Pool Three and...
Ulster Stay In The Hunt With Bonus Point Win
1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsComing into this match Ulster knew they had it all to do, sitting at the foot of European Champions Cup Pool 3 after losing to both Leicester Tigers and Toulon in October.
Second half storm grants Connacht a bonus point
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyConnacht stormed away in the second half to record a bonus-point victory over French club Bayonne at The Sportsground tonight.
Five-Try Triumph Sees Connacht Maintain Unbeaten Home Run
1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsConnacht ran five tries past French visitors Bayonne in round 3 of the European Challenge Cup tonight to ensure that Pat Lam's men remain undefeated at the Sportsground this season.
