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Contepomi Likens Sexton to Lionel Messi

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Argentine flyhalf Felipe Contepomi has likened Leinster's new captain Johnny Sexton to Argentine footballer Lionel Messi.    Contepomi, who represented his country 87 times, recently...

Six Boks Extend Lions Stay

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Lions have further boosted their squad for the 2019 Super Rugby season with the re-signing of six players currently involved in the Springbok squad.   Captain and no.8 Warren Whiteley is among...

Ireland U-20 Coach McNamara To Gain Coaching Experience With North Harbour

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Under-20 head coach Noel McNamara has begun a three-month professional development placement with New Zealand's North Harbour who kick off their Mitre 10 Cup campaign against Northland on Thursday.

Ireland U-20 Coach McNamara To Gain Coaching Experience With North Harbour

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Under-20 head coach Noel McNamara has begun a three-month professional development placement with New Zealand's North Harbour who kick off their Mitre 10 Cup campaign against Northland on Thursday.

Anthony Watson's Return Unknown

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Director of Rugby Todd Blackadder has confirmed that the club has no clear time frame on when England outside back Anthony Watson will return from injury.   Watson suffered an initial...

USA prop Paul Mullen signs for Newcastle Falcons

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

USA international Paul Mullen has joined Newcastle Falcons for the first four months of the Premiership season as the club bolsters its propping stocks.   Born and raised in Ireland, the 26-year-old...

Hugh Hogan Secures New Role With Leinster Senior Coaching Team

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

At an event on Monday evening to preview this Friday's Bank of Ireland pre-season match against Newcastle Falcons at Energia Park (kick-off 7pm), Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has confirmed his senior...

Hugh Hogan Secures New Role With Leinster Senior Coaching Team

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

At an event on Monday evening to preview this Friday's Bank of Ireland pre-season match against Newcastle Falcons at Energia Park (kick-off 7pm), Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has confirmed his senior...

Van Graan okay with Munster’s trimmed-down 2019 options

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Munster boss Johann van Graan says he is expecting to see less of Ireland’s frontline stars playing for their provinces this season as the national team steps up preparations for the 2019 World Cup...

Jacob Stockdale injury rocks Ulster

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ulster have been dealt a major blow ahead of the new season with their star Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale sidelined by injury.