Positive Play - PRO12 Referees' Points Of Emphasis For 2016/17
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsA number of priority directives for referees from World Rugby have been issued and discussed with each of the GUINNESS PRO12 unions during the pre-season and five areas of emphasis have been identified...
IRFU Referees Set For PRO12 And Age-Grade Interpro Appointments
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe weekend will see a number of IRFU referees in action in the GUINNESS PRO12 and in domestic interprovincial competitions.
An Taoiseach And Paul O'Connell Launch Aldi's Sponsorship Of IRFU's 'Play Rugby' Programme
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Irish Rugby Football Union today announced a new partnership with Aldi Ireland that will see Aldi provide a substantial investment to support 'Play Rugby' - the IRFU's national participation initiative...
GUINNESS PRO12 Preview: Connacht v Ospreys
1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsConnacht head coach Pat Lam is expecting a 'big improvement' from his charges as they look to bounce back from their heavy beating by Glasgow Warriors by overcoming the Ospreys in Galway.
GUINNESS PRO12 Preview: Benetton Treviso v Ulster
1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsPromising wingers Robert Lyttle and Jacob Stockdale will be on the hunt for more tries as Ulster's first 'Italian job' of the new campaign sees them take on Benetton Treviso.
GUINNESS PRO12 Preview: Glasgow Warriors v Leinster
1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsGlasgow Warriors' debut match on their new 4G pitch at Scotstoun Stadium sees them host Leinster who are hunting their first pair of opening round wins in the GUINNESS PRO12 since 2007/08.
Connacht Team Named For Ospreys Encounter
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Connacht team to face the Ospreys in round 2 of the GUINNESS PRO12 has been named and features four changes to the side that lost heavily to Glasgow Warriors last weekend.
Ulster Make Six Changes For Treviso Tie
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster director of rugby Les Kiss has named his team for the GUINNESS PRO12 round 2 trip to Benetton Treviso on Saturday evening (kick-off 6.05pm local time/5.05pm Irish time).
Dave Kearney Returns To Leinster Team
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAhead of Saturday's GUINNESS PRO12 round 2 game against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium (kick-off 3pm), Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has named his team for the province's first away trip of the...
Connacht Secure Naming Rights Deal For New Stand
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht Rugby have signed an agreement with Grant Thornton, Ireland's fastest growing professional services firm, for the 2016/17 naming rights of the new seated stand at the Sportsground in Galway.
