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Bateman Cup - A Brief History

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ahead of Saturday's Ulster Bank Bateman Cup final showdown between Division 1A heavyweights Cork Constitution and Lansdowne, we take a look back at the history of this venerable All-Ireland trophy.

Bateman Cup Final Brings Together Clubs From Inaugural 1922 Clash

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

History will be made no matter who comes out on top in this Saturday's Ulster Bank Bateman Cup final. Defending champions Cork Constitution are hoping to take their record haul to six successive titles,...

Limerick Mayor encourages county to turn red ahead of Munster clash

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Mayor of Limerick is calling on the entire county to turn red ahead of Munster's Champions Cup semi-final this weekend.

Ulster players left 'with a great deal of sadness' after Jackson and Olding exit

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ulster and Ireland rugby player Rob Herring says the club was left in "with a great deal of sadness" at hearing Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding would be leaving.

Combined Leinster & Scarlets Champions Cup XV

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac brings his team to Dublin on Saturday to face the three-time Champions Cup winners, Leinster, in a mouth-watering European semi-final. Leinster will begin the contest as...

Portlaoise to Host Women's All-Ireland League Decider

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Old Belvedere and defending champions UL Bohemians will meet in the Women's All-Ireland League final for a third year in a row. Portlaoise Rugby Club has been chosen as the host venue for next Saturday's...

Munster giving Keith Earls as much time as possible to recover for Champions Cup semi-final

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Munster coach Johann van Graan is not ruling Keith Earls out of this weekend’s Champions Cup semi-final against Racing 92.

Wayne Pivac says Scarlets have no worries about facing Leinster in Dublin

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Coach relaxed Aviva Stadium is venue for Champions Cup semi• ‘One of our supporters makes up for 10 of the opposition’Scarlets’ head coach, Wayne Pivac, says the prospect of facing Leinster...

Aviva Minis A Huge Success In Tullamore and UL Bohs

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The final two provincial Aviva Minis festival took place in Tullamore and Ul Bohemians last week with both days proving to be a huge success.

Leinster are Champions Cup 'form horse', says Scarlets coach Pivac

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Wayne Pivac believes the Scarlets will need to overcome European rugby's "form horse" on Saturday when they target a place in the Champions Cup final.