Leinster take Ireland’s assault on European rugby to new heights | Michael Aylwin
8 years ago by The GuardianLeo Cullen’s side’s dominance over Scarlets was total, and an all-Ireland final against Munster now feels inevitable – and highly appropriateThe grip of the Irish on European rugby tightens ever...
Leinster vs Scarlets: Player Ratings
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rob Kearney – 7/10 Good kicking out of hand in the first half. Was comfortable under the high ball and was unlucky not to get in for a try in the 2nd period. Fergus McFadden...
Successive Defeats Take Shine Off Ireland's Promising Start In Kitakyushu
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland began day one of the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series tournament in Kitakyushu on a real high, defeating close rivals Spain in a thrilling five-try clash, but their challenge for a Cup quarter-final...
Leinster into European Champions Cup final after Sexton smites Scarlets
8 years ago by The Guardian• Leinster 38-16 Scarlets• Sexton try completes crushing win to put Leinster into finalWhen the venue for the semi-final was announced there were mutterings of discontent in Wales that Leinster had...
Irish Rugby TV: Fiona O'Brien & Josh Brown - Women's Final Preview
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIrish Rugby TV caught up with Old Belvedere Women's captain Fiona O'Brien and head coach Josh Brown to chat about 'Belvo's season to date and preview this afternoon's All-Ireland League final against UL...
Irish Rugby TV: Fiona Hayes & Sean Fitzpatrick - Women's Final Preview
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUL Bohemians are 80 minutes away from a successful defence of their Women's All-Ireland League crown and a record 13th title success. We hear from captain Fiona Hayes and head coach Sean Fitzpatrick as...
Kathy Baker Steps Up For Her World Series Debut In Kitakyushu
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland Sevens coach Stan McDowell has confirmed the 12 players to compete at the Kitakyushu 7s this weekend. The pool games get underway in the next few hours at the Mikuni World Stadium, with the knockout...
Leinster’s James Ryan spearheads twin Irish assault on Champions Cup
8 years ago by The Guardian• Young lock aims to stay unbeaten in Saturday’s Scarlets semi• Keith Earls back from injury for Munster’s game with Racing 92It bears repeating that James Ryan, the Leinster and Ireland lock,...
Ulster Bank Bateman Cup Final Preview: Cork Constitution v Lansdowne
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsCork Constitution are hoping home advantage can help them to a record sixth straight Ulster Bank Bateman Cup title tomorrow afternoon, with one of their former favourites, Lansdowne out-half...
Women's All-Ireland League Final Preview: UL Bohemians v Old Belvedere
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsBy the time referee Daithi Flood blows his whistle to signal the end of the Women's All-Ireland League final tomorrow at Portlaoise RFC, either UL Bohemians will have extended their record haul...
