Murray Relishing ‘Huge Challenge’ As Scotland Come To Town
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsHe has been involved in some titanic battles with Scotland, and Ireland scrum half Conor Murray is expecting something similar when the teams meet at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. The Limerick man has...
Ireland Prepare For Guinness Series Finale
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland squad were back on the training pitch at the IRFU High Performance Centre on Wednesday afternoon as the focus narrows on Saturday’s Guinness Series showdown against Scotland at Aviva...
Henderson: New Group Is Growing Tighter And Building Connections
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIain Henderson reckons Ireland will need to produce a much-improved performance in order to get the better of Scotland in Saturday’s Autumn Nations Cup 3rd-4th place play-off. Henderson played the...
Rugby Clubs to Receive €4 Million Of COVID-19 Emergency Funding
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe IRFU has allocated €4 million of the €18million emergency funding it received from Government to help Clubs towards the losses they suffered due to COVID-19’s impact on Club Rugby activity in...
Sexton Determined To Spark ‘Full 80-Minute Performance’ Against Scots
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing a frustrating few weeks on the sidelines, Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton is itching to get back out at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday for the Guinness Series finale against Scotland. Due to a...
Henshaw: We’re Just Keen To Get Back Out And Keep Building
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAs he looks to make his return from a recent injury lay-off against Scotland this Saturday, Robbie Henshaw insists the mood within the Ireland camp remains upbeat. After sustaining an adductor strain in...
“The Schools Game Has Grown Massively And It’s Brilliant” Girls Schools Rugby Enjoying Huge Growth In Connacht
5 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyBy John O’Sullivan There has been a significant growth in the number of schools playing girls Rugby in Connacht over the course of the last two years. In the 2019/20 school year, 21...
Making The Jump – Hannah O’Connor
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsDespite the challenges of 2020, Hannah O’Connor is another player who can reflect on a positive 12 months on the rugby pitch. The number 8’s consistency with Blackrock College saw her named Energia...
Ireland Squad Update – Burns Ruled Out of Scotland Fixture
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsBilly Burns’ groin injury has ruled him out of the final Guinness Series fixture of the Autumn Nations Cup. Will Connors is proceeding through the graduated return to play protocols but the decision...
Andrew Hat-Trick Crowns Resounding Win For Ulster
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJohn Andrew drove over for a hat-trick of tries as Ulster thumped Edinburgh 43-14 at BT Murrayfield to edge ahead of Leinster at the top of Conference A. Dan McFarland’s in-form side made it eight...
