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All-Ireland League: Division 1B Previews

8 years ago by Ulster Bank League

The freshened up line-up in All-Ireland League Division 1B includes a quintet of Ulster clubs and four new head coaches dotted around the promotion hopefuls. The match of the day sees Ulster rivals Ballymena...

Saracens front an American gold rush still seeking the nugget of success | Gerard Meagher

8 years ago by The Guardian

Saturday’s night match against Harlequins at the Stoop is the first free-to-air Premiership game on NBC as efforts continue to crack the US marketThe American gold rush is showing no signs of slowing...

Iain Henderson on concussion: ‘I couldn’t even think of the simplest lineout call’

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ulster’s Iain Henderson suffered a concussion during the defeat by Munster at Thomond Park last week, suffering memory loss. It was the Ireland international’s first concussion and he immediately...

Returning internationals Rory Best and Jacob Stockdale boost Ulster

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland duo Rory Best and Jacob Stockdale are ready to bear their teeth against Connacht at the Kingspan Stadium this evening when Ulster attempt to get over the humiliation of that record defeat in Limerick.

Irish Rugby TV: All-Ireland League Division 1A Ready For Kick-Off

8 years ago by Ulster Bank League

The top two divisions of the All-Ireland League kick off this weekend with defending champions Lansdowne on the road to Clontarf. Meanwhile, Shannon are back in Division 1A for the first time in five years.

'Building On Last Year Is The Plan' - Lansdowne's O'Sullivan

8 years ago by Ulster Bank League

Versatile back rower Jack O'Sullivan hopes Lansdowne have absorbed the lessons of the past as they prepare to mount their defence of the All-Ireland League title against Clontarf at Castle Avenue on Friday...

Robertson-McCoy Receives Six-Week Ban For Stamp

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht prop Dominic Robertson-McCoy, who was cited for a stamping offence against Leinster, faced a disciplinary hearing today via video conference and has been banned for six weeks.

GUINNESS PRO14: Round 6 Preview

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Round 5 of the GUINNESS PRO14 brought the first set of derby matches this season and, as ever, we were not left disappointed. Munster sent out a statement of intent with a record win over Ulster, while...

McCloskey And Gilroy Join Bangor Coaching Team

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

There is a strong Ulster flavour to Bangor's senior coaching line-up this season, with Ulster and Ireland's Stuart McCloskey and Craig Gilroy appointed as coaches of the Seasiders' back-line.

McCloskey And Gilroy Join Bangor Coaching Team

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

There is a strong Ulster flavour to Bangor's senior coaching line-up this season, with Ulster and Ireland's Stuart McCloskey and Craig Gilroy appointed as coaches of the Seasiders' back-line.