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Ireland Six Nations squad announced

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland's coach Joe Schmidt has announced his picks for the 2016 Six Nations squad, who are mooted to be favourites to retain the title. Rory Best has been named captain with Jamie Heaslip as vice captain....

Ireland Squad Named For Opening Rounds Of RBS 6 Nations

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland management team have named a 35-man squad for the opening two rounds of the 2016 RBS 6 Nations Championship. Rory Best will captain the squad which includes four uncapped players.

Player Profiles: Ireland Squad Newcomers

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

There are four uncapped players in the Ireland squad named for the upcoming RBS 6 Nations Championship. We profile the newcomers who have received call-ups from head coach Joe Schmidt.

Foster And McGuinness Welcome RWC 2023 Bid Oversight Board To Belfast

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The First Minister, Arlene Foster MLA, and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA, yesterday welcomed Ireland's Rugby World Cup 2023 Oversight Board to Belfast. A full board meeting was held at Kingspan...

Ah You Joins Ulster On Two-Year Deal

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster Rugby have announced the signing of Ireland international tighthead prop Rodney Ah You ahead of the 2016/17 season.

Leinster and Munster both represented in English paper's Team of the Weekend

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

It has been a sobering European campaign for both Munster and Leinster, though both produced the goods over the weekend to restore pride after a number of disappointing results.

Cullen basks in joy of six as risk earns reward

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

A fairly youthful Leinster, then. And a fairly useful one, too on this refreshingly invigorating evidence.

Cullen's cubs give Leinster a blueprint for the future

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Alan Hansen once said you win nothing with kids. Saturday night is the exception to that rule, as Leinster, with a team full of rookies, rolled back the years to deliver their best display of the season.

Leinster too strong for Moseley

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

A display of forward dominance saw Leinster 'A' book their place in the quarter-finals of the B&I Cup as victory at Moseley made it five wins out of five in Pool 1.