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Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Previews

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

It is first plays third in Ulster Bank League Division 1B on Saturday as pacesetters UL Bohemians put their unbeaten run on the line against Ballymena. Two of the other games are in Cork, including second-placed...

RDS victory would show we are the real deal

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

It's been a superb week for Connacht Rugby on and off the field. Two key contract extensions coupled with back-to-back victories in the Champions Cup have created a real feelgood atmosphere in the squad.

Thursday Afternoon Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Salvi ruled out with bicep injury   Exeter have lost the services of flanker Julian Salvi for the rest of the year due to a bicep injury.   The 31-year-old Australian picked up the injury...

Tuohy And Herbst To Start For Ulster

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Les Kiss has made eight personnel changes to the Ulster team that will face Munster at a sold-out Kingspan Stadium on Friday night (kick-off 7.05pm).   

Ireland Women's Squad Named For Training Camp

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Women's head coach Tom Tierney has named a 31-strong squad, which includes a number of uncapped players, to take part in a two-day camp this weekend in Dublin as they prepare to play England, Canada...

Munster Make Five Changes For Belfast Trip

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has made five changes for Friday's return to GUINNESS PRO12 action against provincial rivals Ulster at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.05pm).

Ulster Bank League: Division 2A Previews

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Fireworks are guaranteed in Friday night's Cork derby between Highfield and Sunday's Well, while struggling Cashel and Belfast Harlequins are hoping to upset the form book against high-flying Banbridge...

Ulster Bank League: Division 2C Previews

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Table-topping Rainey, who make the trip to Sligo, will be aiming to pick up where they left off before the break, while Seapoint and Boyne get the 'Friday Night Lights' treatment this week in a juicy Leinster...

Oliviero Fabiani suspended for nine weeks

1 decade ago by Zebre Rugby

Zebre Rugby hooker, Oliviero Fabiani, has been suspended for nine weeks after being sent off during the European Rugby Champions Cup, Round 2 match between Zebre Rugby and Connacht Rugby. Fabiani...

Six Uncapped Players Included In Ireland Squad

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland coaching team have announced a squad of 34 players that will prepare for the fixture against New Zealand on Saturday, November 5.