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Former Ireland centre Lynne Cantwell lands top job with SA Rugby

5 years ago by Irish Independent

FORMER Ireland centre Lynne Cantwell has been recruited by South Africa Rugby to lead its women's programme.

Ireland's World Cup fixtures to be revealed next week

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Ireland will find out what route their journey at the 2023 World Cup will take after tournament organisers confirmed that the fixtures would be announced on Friday week.

Pro14: John Cooney and Stuart McCloskey to start for Ulster in Glasgow contest

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Ulster include Ireland squad members John Cooney and Stuart McCloskey for Friday's Pro14 contest against Glasgow at Scotstoun.

Murphy To Captain Ulster For First Time

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Jordi Murphy will captain Ulster for the first time in Friday’s return to Guinness PRO14 action, while the trip to Glasgow will also mark significant milestones for Kieran Treadwell and Martin Moore. ...

Conan Reaches 100-Cap Mark For Leinster

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Number 8 Jack Conan will make his 100th appearance for Leinster in Friday’s Guinness PRO14 match against the Dragons at Rodney Parade (kick-off 7.35pm). There are four changes to the team that won...

Conan Reaches 100-Cap Mark For Leinster

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Number 8 Jack Conan will make his 100th appearance for Leinster in Friday’s Guinness PRO14 match against the Dragons at Rodney Parade (kick-off 7.35pm). There are four changes to the team that won...

Casey And Daly Among Clutch Of Munster Players To Extend Contracts

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm several player contract extensions for the province. The eight senior players committing their futures to Munster are all products of the provincial pathway....

Super Rugby AU Team Guide 2021

5 years ago by Rugby World

We run through the five Australian franchises competing in this year’s competitionFormer Ireland full-back Rob Kearney is part of the Western Force squad (Getty Images)We run through the five Australian...

The Left Wing: Neil Francis - why the IRFU should get on the phone to Ronan O'Gara

5 years ago by Irish Independent

On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Neil Francis to discuss Ireland's Six Nations campaign to date.

A tale of two set-pieces – French lineout attack shows what Ireland are missing

5 years ago by Irish Independent

It’s not often Italy head coaches breathe a sigh of relief when they see Ireland next up on the fixture list. The incumbent there, Franco Smith, will feel like the worst of the storm has passed. Having...