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Connacht Secure Naming Rights Deal For New Stand

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht 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.

GUINNESS PRO12 Preview: Munster v Cardiff Blues

1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby News

Two of the victorious teams from the GUINNESS PRO12's opening round clash in Cork tonight, with Munster looking to impress in Rassie Erasmus' first home competitive game as director of rugby.

Top Oil strike new cups deal

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

In a timely boost to the province, Connacht Rugby and Top Oil have extended their partnership for a further three years.

Piutau To Miss Ulster's Treviso Test

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster have issued an injury update for their senior squad and Academy panel ahead of Saturday's GUINNESS PRO12 round 2 trip to Benetton Treviso...   

Keatley And Conway To Start For Munster

1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby News

Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has made two changes to the team that defeated the Scarlets for Friday's GUINNESS PRO12 encounter with Cardiff Blues at Irish Independent Park (kick-off 7.35pm).

Munster Announce Loan Signing Of Taute

1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby News

Injuries to Munster's Simon Zebo and Kevin O'Byrne rule them out of action for the immediate future, while South African international Jaco Taute will join the province on a short-term loan.

Guest Blogger: A problem within Irish Rugby

1 decade ago by Rugby Scribbler

Our guest blogger Rugby Scribbler takes a look at the issue within Irish rugby in wake of Ruan Pienaar's departure from Ulster   Is it beneficial for Irish Rugby when players such as Ruan...

GUINNESS PRO12: Round 2 Preview

1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby News

The opening round of the GUINNESS PRO12 saw an increase in crowds and tries as three of the league's top contenders - the Ospreys, Glasgow Warriors and Ulster - all posted bonus point wins to kick off...

Irish Rugby TV: Warren Gatland - 2017 Lions Head Coach

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

'I wouldn't have taken this job on if I didn't think there are players with the ability to go to New Zealand and win. There's some real talent there at the moment, there's some pace, players with footwork,...

Warren Gatland To Coach Lions For 2017 Tour

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Warren Gatland was today announced as head coach of the British & Irish Lions 2017 tour to New Zealand at Standard Life House, Edinburgh.