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Ireland u20s perform miracle comeback to beat Grand Slam champs Wales

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Ireland Under-20s erased a 17-point first half deficit to claim a stunning 26-25 win over highly-rated Wales in their World Rugby U-20 Championship opener.

Ireland’s South African-born players ready for battle with Springboks

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland's CJ Stander and his South African-born team-mates will bring their passion to bear in a green jersey over the forthcoming Test series and in a bid to show their former compatriots what they are...

Irish Rugby TV: Simon Easterby On Training In Cape Town

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby speaks to Irish Rugby TV about playing at Newlands and the picturesque setting for training in Cape Town this week.

Irish Rugby TV: Nicole Cronin On Her Return From Injury To The Sevens Squad

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Nicole Cronin, the inaugural Irish Women's Sevens Player of the Year in 2014, is looking to make an impact on her return to the green jersey at this weekend's Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Grand Prix Series...

Irish Rugby TV: Niamh Briggs Talks About Her Sevens Experience So Far

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland Women's 15-a-side captain Niamh Briggs was part of the Irish Development team that won the Amsterdam 7s title recently. Next up is the Rugby Europe Grand Prix Series in Kazan, Russia this weekend...

Ireland Women's Sevens Squad Confirmed For Kazan

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

IRFU Director of Sevens and Women's Rugby, Anthony Eddy, has announced the Ireland Women's Sevens squad to compete in the first leg of the Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Grand Prix Series in Kazan, Russia...

Brace To Referee New Zealand v Georgia In World Rugby U-20 Championship

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

IRFU referee Andrew Brace will referee tonight's World Rugby Under-20 Championship Pool A match between New Zealand and Georgia at 7.45pm at the AJ Bell Stadium in Salford.

Irish Rugby TV: Andrew Porter Previews Ireland U-20s' World Championship Opener

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Experienced prop Andrew Porter speaks about the Ireland Under-20s' preparations for the World Rugby U-20 Championship and their opening pool encounter with Wales in Manchester later today (kick-off 5.30pm,...

Tour Diary - Arrival In Cape Town

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

A musical welcome, a run-out in Cape Town, a swim in the ocean and a mishap for Donnacha Ryan and Ultan Dillane - all on day one in South Africa.

Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Team Day 1 In South Africa

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Following a long flight, the Ireland squad received a great welcome in Cape Town before stretching their legs at the local stadium and finishing the day off with a dip in the sea. Team manager Michael...