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Connacht Confirm Departure Of Head Coach Keane

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU can confirm that Connacht head coach Kieran Keane will depart the province with immediate effect.

Cooney Scoops Ulster Rugby Awards Hat-Trick

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

John Cooney's outstanding debut season with the province has been acknowledged with three awards at the Heineken Ulster Rugby Awards Dinner, which took place at La Mon Hotel & Country Club on Thursday....

Leinster 'A' Make Two Changes For British & Irish Cup Decider

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Head coach Noel McNamara has named the Leinster 'A' team to face Ealing Trailfinders in Saturday's British & Irish Cup final at Trailfinders Sports Ground (kick-off 2pm).

Lealiifano rules himself out of June Tests

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brumbies and Wallabies playmaker Christian Lealiifano missed the last two rounds of Super Rugby and despite feeling refreshed the star Brumbies playmaker has ruled himself out of featuring in...

Leinster’s Dan Leavy: ‘The culture here is all about winning’ | Paul Rees

8 years ago by The Guardian

The flanker has risen soared up the pecking order for Leinster and Ireland and has a chance to crown a memorable season with European glory against Racing 92As Eddie Jones ponders his options at openside...

Andy Farrell signs extended Ireland deal to dampen England’s hopes

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Defence coach agrees extended contract to summer of 2020 • England hoping to have next coach lined up after World CupAndy Farrell’s chances of replacing Eddie Jones as England’s next head coach...

Timoney And Cooney Lead Nominations For Ulster Rugby Awards

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The nominees have been announced ahead of the Heineken Ulster Rugby Awards Dinner, which will be held at La Mon Hotel & Country Club on Thursday.

Larmour set to be handed starting berth in Bilbao

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster utility-back Jordan Larmour is set to be handed the No. 14 shirt for Saturday's Champions Cup final clash against Racing 92 at the San Mames, Bilbao. The 20-year-old wing will come into the starting...

Wednesday Evening Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exiles sign Stephen Myler London Irish have confirmed the signing of experienced fly-half Stephen Myler from Northampton Saints ahead of the 2018/19 season. Myler, third on the Premiership’s...

Scotland to become the first Tier 1 nation to face Georgia at home ahead of RWC 2019

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland's road to the Rugby World Cup 2019 has been confirmed with home and away fixtures against France and Georgia next year.   Scotland played Six Nations rivals France in Paris in preparation...