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Champions Cup Draw Made For Next Season

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Some stiff challenges await the four provinces in next season's European Champions Cup following today's draw for the 2016/17 pool stages.

Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets sign lock Tadhg Beirne from Leinster   Scarlets have signed 24-year-old lock Tadhg Beirne from Leinster ahead of the 2016-17 season.   Beirne has made four senior Leinster appearances...

'A special talent' - Leo Cullen leads tributes for retired Luke Fitzgerald

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Leinster coach Leo Cullen has described Luke Fitzgerald as one of the "greatest wingers to represent Ireland and Leinster" following his retirement from the game.

In Pics: #Dublin7s Women's Olympic Qualifier

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland Women finished third in the World Rugby Women's Sevens Olympic Repechage tournament at UCD last weekend, retaining their place as a World Series core team in the process. Check out our bumper...

Scarlets sign lock Tadhg Beirne from Leinster

1 decade ago by Scarlets Rugby

Scarlets have signed 24-year-old lock Tadhg Beirne from Leinster ahead of the 2016-17 season.   Scarlets general manager of rugby Jon Daniels said: "He has made a brave move to leave Ireland to...

In Pics: Ireland's Summer Tour Of South Africa

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

A first ever win over the Springboks in South Africa, four new caps, and all 32 players getting game-time. From Cape Town to Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, it was a tour to remember for Joe Schmidt's...

Luke Fitzgerald to retire from Rugby

1 decade ago by Leinster Rugby News

Leinster Rugby can this morning confirm that Luke Fitzgerald has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Luke Fitzgerald to retire from Rugby

1 decade ago by Leinster Rugby News

Leinster Rugby can this morning confirm that Luke Fitzgerald has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

In Pics: Ireland Under-20s' World Championship Campaign

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland Under-20 squad can look back on their campaign in Manchester with huge pride, having achieved a best ever finish of second at a World Rugby U-20 Championship and become the first Irish national...

Ireland's Luke Fitzgerald forced to retire from rugby aged 28

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Leinster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions' wing Luke Fitzgerald is forced to retire from rugby on medical grounds aged 28.