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Irish Rugby TV: Niall Scannell On His Ireland Debut

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Post match interview with Ireland hooker Niall Scannell on his debut in the Stadio Olimpico.

Opportunity knocks for provinces to make up vital ground

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Wedged in the gap between the glamour of Six Nations fixtures, Connacht go to Cardiff in search of something, and Leinster head to Treviso looking for a bit more. If last season is anything to go by then...

Marsh marshals Mary's to fine victory over Garryowen

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Leinster out-half Cathal Marsh kicked 12 points as St Mary's ran out convincing 27-7 winners over Garryowen in Ulster Bank League Division 1A yesterday.

'Even when my form was fairly brutal I was pissed off I wasn't in' - Cian Healy on his battle with Jack McGrath

9 years ago by Irish Independent

CIAN Healy and Jack McGrath are prop idols with one eye on this summer’s Lions tour but for now their Leinster and ireland rivalry is bringing out the best in both men.

Welcome return for fit-again Kearney

9 years ago by Irish Independent

It's been a long 16-week lay-off for Dave Kearney but he will finally complete his comeback when Leinster face Treviso tomorrow.

Ireland hope Rory Best can beat stomach bug in time to face Italy

9 years ago by The Guardian

• Hooker misses Ireland’s captain’s run at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico• Italy’s Sergio Parisse expects Ireland to be more difficult than WalesRory Best must shake off a stomach bug if he is to face...

Richardt Strauss captain as Dave Kearney returns to Leinster team for Benetton clash

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Richardt Strauss has been handed captain's duties as Leo Cullen prepares his Leinster side for Sunday's Pro12 clash against Benetton Treviso in the Stadio Monigo (Kick Off: 12.30pm (Irish time) – no...

Ireland captain Best sits out training in Rome

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland captain Rory Best will sit out today's captain's run in Italy. The Ulster hooker has been struck down with a stomach bug, but he has not been ruled out of tomorrow's Six Nations clash with Italy...

Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Previews

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leaders Lansdowne's visit to mid-table UCD is the pick of the Friday Night Lights clashes in Division 1A, while two of the top four sides meet on Saturday as Clontarf host Cork Constitution at Castle Avenue.

Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Previews

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Following on from last week's Limerick derby in the top flight, there is another mouth-watering duel in the Treaty city tonight as Division 1B rivals Shannon and UL Bohemians meet at Thomond Park.