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All-Ireland League: Division 2A Previews

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Second-placed Cashel have a proud home record to protect when they tackle Nenagh Ormond in tonight's hotly-anticipated Tipperary derby in Division 2A. Dolphin and Galwegians, who currently fill the bottom...

Irish Rugby TV: Stockdale Primed For Big Test

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A physical pack with an athletic back row that will test Ireland in defence. Jacob Stockdale is not underestimating the challenge posed by Italy on Saturday in Soldier Field

Erasmus: Ireland won’t leapfrog All Blacks

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus has backed New Zealand to end the year as the world’s top-ranked Test team despite pressure from Ireland.

Jones plays down return of Tuilagi

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Eddie Jones has cautioned against expecting too much from Manu Tuilagi after limiting England’s marauding centre to a bench role against South Africa.

Joe Schmidt On Ireland v Italy

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Head Coach Joe Schmidt talks us through his squad selection for The Rugby Weekend test match against Italy and outlines the challenge he expects from Conor O'Shea's squad.

Chance to shine on Windy City stage

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The door has been opened for Ireland’s World Cup hopefuls and Joe Schmidt will be hoping the likes of Joey Carbery, Niall Scannell, and Tadhg Beirne can grasp the opportunity presented to them and...

Schmidt lauds 'leadership' of Rhys Ruddock as Irish team to play Italy in Chicago is revealed

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

$1 Ireland boss Joe Schmidt has lauded the leadership skills of Rhys Ruddock after naming the Leinster forward captain for Saturday’s Test against Italy at Soldier Field.

All Blacks will finish year on top of rankings, says South Africa coach Erasmus

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

New Zealand have been the world leaders in Tests since November 2009 but their status is under threat from Ireland.

Rassie Erasmus warns South Africa not to underestimate Eddie Jones

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Current England boss Jones inspired Japan to a 34-32 victory over the Springboks in 2015, which ranks as one of the biggest-ever World Cup shocks.

Happy Joey Carbery settled into Munster rhythm

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Should Ireland’s call come today for Joey Carbery to start at number 10 on Saturday, it stands to reason he will be in a better position to prove his worth in the role than he was this summer.