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Leinster Pick Up Second Pre-Season Victory

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Nick McCarthy notched a brace of tries as Leinster held off a strong final quarter surge from Gloucester to take a 26-24 verdict in this afternoon's Bank of Ireland pre-season friendly at Tallaght Stadium.

Leinster Pick Up Second Pre-Season Victory

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Nick McCarthy notched a brace of tries as Leinster held off a strong final quarter surge from Gloucester to take a 26-24 verdict in this afternoon's Bank of Ireland pre-season friendly at Tallaght Stadium.

Ulster Name Strong Side For Exeter Test

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Les Kiss has named an exciting squad for Ulster's pre-season trip to Exeter Chiefs on Saturday (Sandy Park, kick-off 3pm). The fixture will give Kiss an opportunity to assess some of his more experienced...

Leinster And Connacht To Open European Campaigns At Home

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Saracens, last season's winners of an historic Champions Cup and Aviva Premiership double, will get their 2016/17 European campaign underway with a truly heavyweight clash with three-time champions Toulon...

Bealham Signs Contract Extension With Connacht

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced the contract extension of Ireland international Finlay Bealham. The 24-year-old prop, who was first capped for Ireland during this year's RBS 6 Nations, has signed...

Ringrose And Van Der Flier To Start For Leinster

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has announced the starting line-up and extended squad to take on Gloucester in the second Bank of Ireland pre-season friendly at Tallaght Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).

Ringrose And Van Der Flier To Start For Leinster

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has announced the starting line-up and extended squad to take on Gloucester in the second Bank of Ireland pre-season friendly at Tallaght Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).

Ludik And Ross To Assist Queen's Promotion Bid

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Queen's University, the oldest continuous rugby club in Ulster, is hoping with the help of Louis Ludik and former prop Bronson Ross to gain promotion to Division 1B of the Ulster Bank League this season....

Player Movements: Scarlets

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets have seen 19 players leave Parc y Scarlets this year. To cover the loss, they have signed 9 players that will inject their skills in the club's 2016/17 campaign.   Here are the new signings...

Brian O’Driscoll

1 decade ago by Rugby World

Province: Leinster Country: Ireland
 Test span: 1999-2014 Ireland caps: 133 (132 starts) Lions caps: 8 Test points: 250 (47T, 5DG)He was only knocked out cold once – playing for Leinster Schools aged...