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The Nevin Spence Centre Is Officially Opened At Kingspan Stadium

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Nevin Spence Centre, a new education and heritage facility at Kingspan Stadium, the home of Ulster Rugby, was formally opened today by Northern Ireland Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín.

Wales Team Named For Dublin Date

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Alun Wyn Jones will lead Wales against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday in a side that sees Exeter Chiefs prop Tomas Francis make his international debut and George North reach the milestone of his 50th Wales...

Head-To-Head: Ireland v Wales

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

A statistical preview of Saturday's GUINNESS Summer Series game between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 2.30pm).

Johne Murphy Announces His Retirement

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Johne Murphy has today announced his retirement from professional rugby, calling time on a hugely successful ten-year career which saw the utility back win titles with both Munster and Leicester Tigers.

Ireland cautious over Healy

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland are being cautious as ever with prop Cian Healy as the clock ticks down to the Rugby World Cup squad deadline.Healy has been working his way back from next surgery and has been in a race against...

In Pics: Ireland Training At Carton House

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Preparations for Ireland's rematch with Wales at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday are underway, with the likes of captain Paul O'Connell, Jonathan Sexton and Rob Kearney set to return to the team. Check out...

Cian Healy facing race against time to make Ireland World Cup squad

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Leinster prop back in training after neck surgery in May• Defence coach Les Kiss says ‘each hour matters’ for HealyLes Kiss has admitted the clock is ticking on Cian Healy’s battle for World...

Irish Rugby TV: Paul Deserves 'A Good Send-Off' - Les Kiss

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland assistant coach Les Kiss updates the media on the progress of Andrew Trimble and Cian Healy, and says captain Paul O'Connell deserves 'a good send-off' in his final home international this weekend.

Irish Rugby TV: Jack McGrath On Wales Being 'A Good Marker For Us'

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Prop Jack McGrath talks about how Ireland's preparations are 'really ramping up now' for the Rugby World Cup, and how playing Wales this weekend will be 'a good marker' for the squad.

In Pics: Paul O'Connell - Aviva Stadium Memories

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Paul O'Connell is set to play his final home match for Ireland at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday. We look back at the Ireland captain's long association with the Lansdowne Road venue and some of his most...