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Sean O’Brien set to miss the start of the Six Nations

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster backrow Sean O’Brien is set to sit out at least the first game of this year’s Six Nations due to a hip injury.   Leinster confirmed that their backrow...

O'Mahony And Cloete Return As Munster Make Four Changes

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster head coach Johann van Graan has named his Champions Cup side to face Racing 92 at the U Arena in Paris on Sunday (kick-off 4.15pm local time/3.15pm Irish time).

Larmour And Lowe To Start For Leinster As Champions Cup Resumes

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has announced the team to face Glasgow Warriors in round 5 of the Champions Cup at the RDS on Sunday (kick-off 1pm). Ticket sales have gone past 16,000 and the remaining...

Larmour And Lowe To Start For Leinster As Champions Cup Resumes

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has announced the team to face Glasgow Warriors in round 5 of the Champions Cup at the RDS on Sunday (kick-off 1pm). Ticket sales have gone past 16,000 and the remaining...

Ireland International Trio Return For Connacht's Clash With Worcester

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland internationals Ultan Dillane, Bundee Aki and Kieran Marmion return to the Connacht team for Saturday's Challenge Cup round 5 date with Worcester Warriors at Sixways Stadium (kick-off 3pm).

Lealiifano Set For Final Home Game For Ulster

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ulster starting XV has been announced for Saturday's Champions Cup round 5 showdown with La Rochelle at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 1pm). Limited tickets are still available via www.ulsterrugby.com.

Doncaster Knights academy star Sam Jones pens pro deal

8 years ago by Doncaster Knights

19-year-old flanker Sam Jones has penned a professional contract with Championship club, Doncaster Knights.   The teenager joined the academy ahead of the 2016/17 campaign but was dealt a crushing...

Bernard Jackman ’really torn’ on Gerbrandt Grobler’s return to Munster after drug ban

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Former Irish rugby union player Bernard Jackman says Munster head coach Johann van Graan has been "thrown under the bus a little bit" over Gerbrandt Grobler return from a drugs ban.

Good news for Munster fans as key players sign new contracts

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Munster have announced that Billy Holland, Stephen Archer and Kevin O’Byrne have all signed new two year contracts.

Two-Year Extensions For Munster's Holland, Archer And O'Byrne

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster have today confirmed a number of contract updates, including extensions for stand-in captain Billy Holland and fellow forwards Stephen Archer and Kevin O'Byrne.