Ireland need their leaders to step up and share the load on Six Nations mission
5 years ago by Irish IndependentWhen Andy Farrell took over as Ireland head coach, much of the initial external focus was on who would succeed Rory Best as captain.
Home nations weigh up joint bid for 2031 Rugby World Cup
5 years ago by The GuardianWorld Rugby’s bidding process opened on MondayGoverning body welcomes multi-nation offersThe four home nations are considering whether to launch a joint bid to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup, the Guardian...
Paul O'Connell chats about new coaching role with Ireland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewly appointed Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell is enjoying being back in the mix of the national side and attending to his new role. O’Connell’s charges got stuck into...
Malone Steps Down From Munster Rugby Role
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsPeter Malone has decided to move on from his role as Elite Player Development Manager for Munster Rugby. Peter has dedicated a huge part of his life to rugby having worked with the IRFU since 2012 and...
This Week At Munster Rugby
5 years ago by Munster Rugby NewsThe senior squad are on a down week with no game coming up this weekend in the Guinness PRO14 as Ireland kick-off their Six Nations campaign in Wales on Sunday. See what’s coming up this week at...
When will each teamsheet be named for the opening week of the Six Nations?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Six Nations is just days away with the action kicking off in Rome on Saturday 6 February as Italy host France at the Stadio Olimpico. The clash at the Stadio Olimpico...
Paul O'Connell: Ex-Ireland skipper's addition to Farrell's backroom team can 'inspire' squad says Paul Marshall
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsPaul O'Connell's addition to Ireland's backroom team will be an "inspiration" for the squad, former international scrum-half Paul Marshall says.
Ireland And Ulster Squads Come Together For Training Workout
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland squad stepped up their preparations for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales with an intense training hit-out against Ulster at the IRFU High Performance Centre yesterday....
Ireland And Ulster Squads Come Together For Training Workout
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland squad stepped up their preparations for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales with an intense training hit-out against Ulster at the IRFU High Performance Centre yesterday....
'I always wanted to play rugby in Ireland' - Tom O'Toole's rugby journey home from Australia
5 years ago by Irish IndependentTo understand the lengths Tom O'Toole has gone to in order to make Ireland's Six Nations squad, it's important to provide the back story, for this hasn't exactly been your conventional path to international...
