Baxter keen to move on after win over ‘cheats’ Saracens
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyExeter won 14-7 in the first clash of the Premiership arch-rivals since Saracens’ punishment for salary cap breaches.
Smith stars as Ireland U20s run in six tries against Munster Development side
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe result was never going to be the primary indicator of the worth of this pre-season workout, but in running in six tries and building important momentum, there was a lot to like about the performance...
Graham at the double as Edinburgh level up 1872 Cup series
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyDarcy Graham scored a sensational double as Edinburgh triumphed 29-19 in a Murrayfield thriller to square up their 1872 Cup series at one win apiece with Glasgow.
Van Graan: 'We didn't start the game well enough'
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJohann van Graan was left to rue Munster’s failure to break down Leinster’s defences as Leo Cullen’s defending champions continued their 100 per cent start to the Guinness PRO14 campaign...
Byrne Try Proves The Difference As Leinster Prevail In Thomond
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster’s defence stood tall as tonight’s dogged 13-6 GUINNESS PRO14 derby win brought Munster’s two-year, 21-match unbeaten record at Thomond Park to an end. Leo Cullen’s men...
Blade Steps Into Captaincy Role For Connacht
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsScrum half Caolin Blade is set to captain Connacht as they travel to Kingspan Stadium to take on provincial rivals Ulster in the GUINNESS PRO14 on Friday (kick-off 7.35pm). Blade has been a central figure...
Game in 60 seconds: Leinster continue unbeaten start to Pro14 title defence
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWith the clock ticking and Munster trailing 13-6, the home side won a crucial penalty inside the Leinster 22 after a sustained period of pressure and kicked for the corner.
Leinster Make Nine Changes For Munster Showdown
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAs the respective Conference leaders prepare to face off, Leinster have made nine personnel changes and two positional switches to the team to play Munster at the Thomond Park on Saturday (kick-off 6pm)....
Ulster Stretch Unbeaten Home Run To 18 Matches
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsTonight’s sold-out Kingspan Stadium crowd were served up a festive treat with all the trimmings as Ulster put five tries past provincial rivals Connacht in a runaway 35-3 derby win. Alan O’Connor,...
Carbery Returns For Munster’s Festive Clash With Leinster
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Munster team to face arch rivals Leinster at a sold-out Thomond Park on Saturday evening (kick-off 6pm) has been named by head coach Johann van Graan. Billy Holland captains the Conference B leaders...
