Friend: Porch Will Suit Connacht’s Style Of Play And Culture
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht Rugby have announced the signing of Australian Sevens international John Porch ahead of the 2019/20 season. The speedy winger was recruited into the Sevens programme by Andy Friend while he was...
Ireland Name Extended Squad Ahead Of The World Rugby U20 Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland U20 Management team have named an extended squad of 33 players ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina next month. The squad will be further reduced next week as Head...
Lacey To Referee PRO14 Semi-Final In Glasgow
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAhead of his retirement at the end of the season, vastly-experienced IRFU international referee John Lacey will take charge of one of this weekend’s GUINNESS PRO14 semi-finals – his 80th game...
Connacht Snap Up Burke And Promote Kerins To Professional Deal
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht Rugby have announced the signing of prop Rory Burke from English Championship club Nottingham ahead of the 2019/20 season. Burke was previously capped for Munster in the GUINNESS PRO14 before...
GUINNESS PRO14: Semi-Finals Preview
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe penultimate weekend of the GUINNESS PRO14 has arrived with three high-stakes matches taking place in the space of 24 hours. Title ambitions will succeed or falter and a western duel between two fierce...
GUINNESS PRO14 Launch Tournament OTT Service With StreamAMG
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe GUINNESS PRO14 has become the first major rugby union competition to launch its own OTT video platform thanks to a ground-breaking partnership with StreamAMG. After major world-wide broadcasts were...
Ulster Sign Versatile Back Faddes From Highlanders
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster Rugby have announced that experienced Super Rugby star Matt Faddes will move to Kingspan Stadium next season. Faddes has represented his home province Otago since 2011 and is currently playing for...
Jamie George reveals that Owen Farrell's team talk inspired Saracens' comeback
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHooker Jamie George waxed lyrical over Billy Vunipola following his magnificent display in the European Champions Cup final while also revealing Owen Farrell's pep talk that inspired the comeback before...
Sevens Uncovered: Mothers Of The Sevens
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsWhat is it like to be a mother on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series? Ahead of this weekend’s action in Canada, Ireland Sevens physio Jo Montgomery features in an insightful video from World Rugby....
Aldi Play Rugby Festivals Promote Fun And Participation
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsOver 40 schools took part in this year’s four Aldi Play Rugby provincial festivals with hundreds of children taking part in fun filled days around Ireland. Here’s a look at the festival held in Ashbourne...
