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Irish Rugby TV: Rory Best On The Summer Tour & Captaining Ireland

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland captain Rory Best said these are 'exciting times' for the squad as they embark on their much-anticipated tour of South Africa this month, wearing a new jersey and with Vodafone now on board as...

Irish Rugby TV: Keith Earls Relishing Showdown With Springboks

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Speaking ahead of Ireland's three Tests away to South Africa, Keith Earls said: "It's going to be a massive challenge. It's a real hostile place, they love their rugby down there. It'll be physical, they're...

GUINNESS PRO12 Daily News Update

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

We have our ears to the ground for the latest Guinness PRO12 news and if you've missed out on the goings on over the last 24 hours, catch up with our round-up below.

Irish Rugby TV: Ultan Dillane Looking Forward To South Africa Tour

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

We caught up with Ireland lock Ultan Dillane at the launch of the new Vodafone sponsorship. He is still smiling after Connacht's GUINNESS PRO12 title success and ready to work hard in South Africa.

European Draws To Take Place On June 29

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The draws for the composition of the pools for the 2016/17 European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup will take place in Neuchâtel, Switzerland on Wednesday, June 29.

JACKSON COLUMN: Connacht's victory is a story for the ages

1 decade ago by Leinster Rugby News

On the last weekend of May ten years ago, Connacht Rugby took a small step in the right direction from rock bottom. They beat Glasgow Warriors in Galway and finished tenth out of eleven, writes Peter Jackson.

Irish Rugby TV: Anne O'Leary On The New Vodafone Sponsorship

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Vodafone Ireland CEO Anne O'Leary speaks about the company's new four-year sponsorship of the Ireland rugby team and connecting the team and the supporters through #TeamOfUs.

Irish Rugby TV: Andy Farrell On Ireland's Summer Tour

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Looking forward to the three-Test series against South Africa, Ireland's new defence coach Andy Farrell said: "We fly on Sunday and we need to make sure that we create this bond and belief that we're going...

Joe Schmidt explains controversial squad omissions as he decides on Fitzgerald's replacement

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Today was the first opportunity for the media to quiz Joe Schmidt about his squad for next month's tour of South Africa, and the fact that the press conference was held just two days after Connacht comprehensively...

Monday Afternoon round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Herrera gets two-week banJaguares forward Ramiro Herrera has been banned for two weeks after shoulder charging and injuring a Southern Kings opponent during a Super Rugby match in South Africa. Adriaan...