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Mauger sacked as O’Connor returns

9 years ago by The Rugby Paper

Matt O’Connor is to return to Leicester Tigers as head coach with the Australian set to take over from Aaron Mauger next month. O’Connor won three Premiership titles in his previous spell with...

GUINNESS PRO12: Round 18 Preview

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The GUINNESS PRO12 resumes with the focus firmly on the business end of the season as teams compete to reach the play-offs and secure Champions Cup qualification berths.

Ireland Under-19 Team Announced For Japan Game

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Under-19 head coach Kieran Campbell and his assistant coaches Hugh Hogan and Ambrose Conboy have named the team to play Japan U-19s at Donnybrook on Saturday (kick-off 4.30pm).

View from Wales: 'People will be wary of Shane Long'

9 years ago by The 42 - Ireland Rugby News

Welsh football journalist Chris Wathan gives an insight into Ireland’s Group D rivals ahead of Friday’s match.

Tuesday Afternoon Round-Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Matt O' Connor rejoins Leicester Tigers   Matt O'Connor will return to Leicester in the role of head coach from the start of April.   The Australian will replace Aaron Mauger, who is departing...

Absorbing Six Nations throws up selection headaches in Gatland's Lions XV

9 years ago by The 42 - Ireland Rugby News

Former Ireland centre Lynne Cantwell and The42′s Murray Kinsella picked their Lions XVs.

Foley To Join French Side Pau

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster second row Dave Foley will leave the province at the end of the current season to join Top 14 club Pau in France.

Dillane To Miss Rest Of The Season Following Shoulder Surgery

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht have confirmed that Ireland international Ultan Dillane underwent successful surgery on his shoulder and will be unavailable for the remainder of the season.

Six Provincial Players In The Mix For European Player Of The Year Award

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

With the high profile quarter-final matches in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup less than a fortnight away, EPCR, in conjunction with one of its Official Partners, Turkish Airlines, has completed the...

EPCR European Player of the Year 2017 Nominations

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

EPCR European Player of the Year 2017 list presented by Turkish Airlines:Tyler Bleyendaal (Munster Rugby)Elliot Daly (Wasps)Owen Farrell (Saracens)Tadhg Furlong (Leinster Rugby)Jonny Gray (Glasgow Warriors)Stuart...