Eoin Reddan hangs up his boots
1 decade ago by Irish RugbyIreland and Leinster scrum-half Eoin Reddan has announced his retirement from professional rugby as he takes up an opportunity in the world of aviation finance. Reddan has enjoyed a ten year senior...
One of Irish rugby's most decorated legends will retire after Ireland's third test against South Africa
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA stalwart of Irish rugby will hang up his boots this weekend after Eoin Reddan announced his retirement after 70 international caps and a 15-year club career.
Connacht crowned PRO 12 Champions
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHere's a sentence you probably thought you wouldn't read at the start of the season. "Connacht Rugby - PRO 12 Champions 2015/16"The men from the West of Ireland were crowned PRO 12 Champions after a superb...
Ireland Squad to tour South Africa
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish team that has won two of the last three Six Nations titles under coach Joe Schmidt will visit South Africa for the first time in 12 years as they start their three-match tour kicking off...
Rob Kearney out of Ireland’s Six Nations match with Scotland
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Simon Zebo poised to continue in No15 shirt• Injury concerns over Cian Healy and Eoin ReddanRob Kearney has been ruled out of Ireland’s Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday, paving the...
Ireland squad for Round 5 of the 2016 6 Nations Championship
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland National Coaching Team have named a squad of 35 players for the final week of the 2016 6 Nations Championship. Forwards (19) Finlay Bealham (Corinthians/Connacht) Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster)...
Ireland squad for round 4 and 5 of 6 Nations
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe National Coaching Team have named a squad of 35 players for Rounds 4 and 5 of the 2016 6 Nations Championship. Forwards (19) Finlay Bealham (Corinthians/Connacht)* Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster)...
Three new caps for Ireland as they get set for England
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Best leads the team and is joined in the front row by Jack McGrath and Mike Ross. The second row sees Donnacha Ryan come in to partner Devin Toner while Josh van der Flier will make his international...
Ireland Six Nations Squad Update
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's National Coaching Team have named the squad for Round 3 of the 2016 6 Nations Championship. Dave Foley, Jordi Murphy and Craig Gilroy come in for the injured trio of Mike McCarthy, Sean...
Ireland team named to take on France
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish team has been announced to face France after a six day turn around after a particularly bruising Welsh test.