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Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Previews

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Lansdowne and Terenure College, the top two finishers in the table from last season, meet tonight to get Division 1A's third round underway. Saturday's schedule includes a mouth-watering Munster derby...

Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Previews

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

With Dublin University returning from the World Universities Rugby Cup tournament in Oxford, we are back to a full schedule of five matches in Division 1B this Saturday. Unbeaten Blackrock College travel...

In Pics: Ireland Squad Enjoy Clay Pigeon Shooting & Alton Towers

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad enjoyed a break from training today with a trip to the Doveridge Clay Sports Club and some adrenaline-pumping rides at Alton Towers Theme Park. Check out some photos from the players'...

Kearney: The Players Feed Off 'Incredible' Support

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland team manager Michael Kearney talks about the incredible atmosphere created by the Ireland fans for the Canada game and looks forward to a similar backing for Joe Schmidt's men against Romania at...

Connacht Reveal New European Jersey

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht Rugby, in partnership with BLK and Life Style Sports, have revealed the new European Jersey that will be worn for the 2015/16 season as the team compete in the European Challenge Cup.

Irish Rugby TV: Earls And Heaslip On The RWC So Far

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Keith Earls and Jamie Heaslip spoke to the media today about their experience of the Rugby World Cup so far and the preparations for the match against a very physical Romania team on Sunday.

Murray And Payne Highlight Romanian Threats

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Conor Murray and Jared Payne have spoken about some of the threats Ireland will face from Romania on Sunday, singling out full-back Catalin Fercu and centre Paula Kinikinilau for their attacking abilities.

In Pics: Ireland Training At St. George's Park

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad held their second pitch session of the week at St. George's Park, with the players pressing for inclusion in the team to face Romania on Sunday. Check out some photos from today's run-out.

Concussion claims latest victim with McLaughlin forced to quit

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Leinster captain Kevin McLaughlin has become the second Ireland international to retire as a result of head injuries in five months.

Team mates pay tribute to Kevin McLaughlin after shock retirement due to concussion

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Irish rugby has been rocked by the news today that Leinster and Ireland star Kevin McLaughlin has been forced to hang up his boots on medical grounds at just 31 years of age.