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Six Ireland fringe players who stepped up this weekend

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Ireland's fringe players had the perfect opportunity this weekend to put their hand up for a place in Joe Schmidt's squad for the November Tests against Italy, Argentina, New Zealand and USA.    Schmidt...

All-Ireland League: Division 1A Review

8 years ago by Ulster Bank League

There were five home wins in the opening round of All-Ireland League Division 1A, with Cork Constitution, last season's beaten finalists, and five-try UCD leading the early charge, and title holders Lansdowne...

Disappointed Springboks rue ‘soft moments’

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The disappointed Springboks rued ‘soft moments’ that cost them a famous double over world No 1 New Zealand, but came away with burgeoning self-belief, despite a heart-breaking two-point defeat...

All-Ireland League: Results Round-Up

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Cork Constitution and UCD moved straight to the top of All-Ireland League Division 1A following their bonus point wins over newly-promoted Shannon and UCC respectively, while Division 1B newcomers Malone...

All-Ireland League: Results Round-Up

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Cork Constitution and UCD moved straight to the top of All-Ireland League Division 1A following their bonus point wins over newly-promoted Shannon and UCC respectively, while Division 1B newcomers Malone...

Joey Carbery puts friendships on hold for derby duel between Leinster and Munster

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

One would imagine that the cups of coffee Joey Carbery says he has enjoyed with former Leinster team-mates on trips home since leaving his native province were put on hold this week as the Ireland fly-half...

Tom Hayes in at deep end with Shannon

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

After five years in the second tier of the All-Ireland League, Shannon return to life in the top flight of Irish club rugby with a visit to old rivals Cork Constitution this afternoon.

All-Ireland League: Results Round-Up

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

First half tries from Matt D'Arcy and David Joyce catapulted Clontarf to a confidence-boosting 16-3 win over defending champions Lansdowne on the opening night of the All-Ireland League Division 1A season.

All-Ireland League: Results Round-Up

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

First half tries from Matt D'Arcy and David Joyce catapulted Clontarf to a confidence-boosting 16-3 win over defending champions Lansdowne on the opening night of the All-Ireland League Division 1A season.

All-Ireland League: Division 2A Previews

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster is the focus for much of the All-Ireland League Division 2A fare this weekend, as there are matches in Limerick, Cork and Tipperary. There is one game out west, Galwegians hosting UL Bohemians...