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Paddy Jackson starts for Ireland's first Test against South Africa

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has made four changes to the side which finished the Six Nations campaign for this Saturday's opening Test against South Africa.

Ireland team named for first Test against South Africa

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland has named the match day squad that will take on South Africa in the first Test of the Series at Newlands on Saturday evening in Cape Town.   Rory Best captains the side and is joined...

Debutant De Klerk To Start For South Africa

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

New South Africa head coach Allister Coetzee has named Faf de Klerk as the only uncapped player in the team to face Ireland at Newlands Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 5pm local time/4pm Irish time).

Coyle Gets Call-Up For Ireland Under-20s

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Under-20 prop Conor Kenny suffered a shoulder injury in the opening minutes of the World Rugby Under-20 Championship match against Wales on Tuesday and has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament....

Galwegians Begin Search For New Head Coach

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Galwegians RFC are seeking applications for the position of head coach for the 2016/17 season and beyond. The club will play in Ulster Bank League Division 1B next season.

McPhillips Replaces Bell As Connacht Backs Coach

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht Rugby have confirmed that Conor McPhillips will take over as backs coach for the senior team from the start of the 2016/17 season. Andre Bell, who had previously held the role as backs &...

In Pics: Wales Under-20s 25 Ireland Under-20s 26

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Jacob Stockdale touched down twice and fellow Ulsterman Adam McBurney also crossed the whitewash as the Ireland Under-20s opened their World Rugby U-20 Championship campaign with a rousing win over Wales....

Ben Te’o in contention for England debut against Australia

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Centre took full part in training ahead of first Test on Saturday• James Haskell lauds the Leinster player’s commitmentThe Leinster centre Ben Te’o is back in contention to make his England debut...

Tour Diary - Training Day

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad hit the ground running today with training and gym work either side of their first media conference of the trip.

Video Highlights: Wales Under-20s 25 Ireland Under-20s 26

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The World Rugby Under-20 Championship began with a bang for the Ireland U-20s as they overhauled Grand Slam champions Wales in stunning fashion in Manchester. Check out the match highlights below.