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Spence, McLaughlin And Naoupu Relishing #WRWC2017

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

We spoke to Ireland players Sophie Spence, Claire McLaughlin and dual player Sene Naoupu at the launch of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 logo last week. All three are relishing the prospect of Ireland...

Munster Set Up Cork Pre-Season Clash With Worcester

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster will play Worcester Warriors at Irish Independent Park on Friday, August 26 in the first confirmed pre-season fixture of the 2016 Kearys Renault Series.

Buccaneers Host '7s In The City' In Athlone

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

'7s in the City' takes place at Dubarry Park, Athlone, this coming Saturday (May 21). This is the third year of the event which is hosted at Buccaneers RFC in the heart of Ireland. Smith's Supervalu Athlone...

'It's not easy seeing your mates go through injuries' - Heaslip

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

News that Sean O'Brien has suffered a breakdown in his recovery from the hamstring injury that ruined his Six Nations came as no surprise at Leinster headquarters yesterday. Week after week, the bulletins...

Jason Tovey signs permanently from Dragons

1 decade ago by Edinburgh

Fly-half Jason Tovey has signed a two-year contract with Edinburgh until May 2018 after a loan spell from Newport Gwent Dragons.The 27-year-old Welshman, who arrived in late March, scored 32 points in...

Boss: I have achieved all my goals at Leinster

1 decade ago by Leinster Rugby News

Isaac Boss will retire at the end of this season and the Leinster scrum-half has loved every minute of his time at the province.

Boss: I have achieved all my goals at Leinster

1 decade ago by Leinster Rugby News

Isaac Boss will retire at the end of this season and the Leinster scrum-half has loved every minute of his time at the province.

Connacht continue to write history while looking forward to their future

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

To get a handle on the history involved here consider that between Leinster, Ulster and Munster the aggregate of top four finishes in the Pro12 comes in at 29, more than the other nine clubs combined....

Aon Inspired By Women's Team For #WRWC2017

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Colum Diamond. Rachael Ingle and Breda Farrell of Aon are delighted to be sponsors of the Ireland Women's team and to be associated with Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 coming to Ireland next year.

Lacey Takes Charge Of Challenge Cup Final In Lyon

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

IRFU international referee John Lacey is set to take charge of the European Challenge Cup final between Harlequins and Montpellier tonight at the Grande Stade de Lyon.