Spence, McLaughlin And Naoupu Relishing #WRWC2017
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsWe spoke to Ireland players Sophie Spence, Claire McLaughlin and dual player Sene Naoupu at the launch of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 logo last week. All three are relishing the prospect of Ireland...
Munster Set Up Cork Pre-Season Clash With Worcester
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsMunster will play Worcester Warriors at Irish Independent Park on Friday, August 26 in the first confirmed pre-season fixture of the 2016 Kearys Renault Series.
Buccaneers Host '7s In The City' In Athlone
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News'7s in the City' takes place at Dubarry Park, Athlone, this coming Saturday (May 21). This is the third year of the event which is hosted at Buccaneers RFC in the heart of Ireland. Smith's Supervalu Athlone...
Muldoon reflects on turning point in historic Connacht season
1 decade ago by Connacht Rugby OfficialConnacht skipper John Muldoon believes the bonus-point victory over Scarlets back in January gave his side the impetus to go on and clinch a historic Guinness PRO12 semi-final berth.
Connacht players retrieve laptop stolen from Henshaw's car
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWhen Connacht rugby player Robbie Henshaw's laptop was stolen from his car, he warned online followers that he had teammates to help him get it back. And his prediction came true as several members of...
Gardai intervene after Connacht players end up in standoff over Ireland star's stolen laptop
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentGardaí were called to the scene after members of the Connacht rugby team - including Pro12 Player of the Year Bundee Aki - showed up at a house in Galway seeking the return of a laptop stolen from Ireland...
Aon Inspired By Women's Team For #WRWC2017
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsColum Diamond. Rachael Ingle and Breda Farrell of Aon are delighted to be sponsors of the Ireland Women's team and to be associated with Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 coming to Ireland next year.
Lacey Takes Charge Of Challenge Cup Final In Lyon
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIRFU international referee John Lacey is set to take charge of the European Challenge Cup final between Harlequins and Montpellier tonight at the Grande Stade de Lyon.
Stander Is Munster Player Of The Year For Second Time
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsCJ Stander became the first player to claim the Munster Rugby Player of the Year award for the second year in succession at today's annual Munster Rugby Awards, in association with the Irish Independent.
Leinster Lock Denton To Join Gloucester
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster have confirmed that second row Tom Denton will join English club Gloucester at the end of the season.
