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Andy Friend warns Connacht too often in the red zone

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

It says a lot about Connacht under Andy Friend that they were disappointed not to claim a bonus-point win over Top 14 outfit Bordeaux-Bègles as both teams tested the extent of their squads. But...

Skipper Best pleased as Ulster ‘front up’ to Tigers

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Skipper Rory Best hailed Ulster’s second-half display as they dug in for a vital 24-10 win over Leicester Tigers to kick-start their Heineken Champions Cup campaign.

Women's All-Ireland League: Round 3 Review

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Reigning champions UL Bohemians and Old Belvedere gained ground in the Women's All-Ireland League over the weekend, while Belfast club Cooke secured their first win by defeating St. Mary's 20-0 in Templeogue....

Champions Cup TOTW - Round One

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An enticing opening round of the Champions Cup has come to an end and it's time for us to pick our Team of the Week.   15. Gareth Anscombe - Cardiff Blues   An outstanding performance...

Ouch! Referee substituted after huge tackle in Champions Cup

8 years ago by Rugby Dump

French referee Romain Poite was smashed from behind by Leinster’s blindside flanker Rhys Ruddock on Friday night forcing the international match official off the pitch.

Champions Cup Highlights: Round One

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Watch the video highlights from Round One of the Champions Cup.   Leinster vs Wasps   Bath vs Toulouse   Exeter Chiefs vs Munster   Montpellier vs Edinburgh   Ulster...

126KG prop shows dazzling footwork to set up epic try in Champions Cup

8 years ago by Rugby Dump

Leinster and Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong showed superb footwork and a delicate offload to set up Leinster’s fourth try against Wasps on Friday.

'It speaks volumes for the lads' character', says O'Mahony after Munster draw with Exeter

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Peter O’Mahony praised his side’s character after Munster kicked off their Heineken Champions Cup campaign with a hard-earned draw at title contenders Exeter Chiefs.

Munster secure draw with Exeter in dramatic style

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Munster’s last-ditch defensive rearguard earned the province an excellent draw at the home of the English league leaders as their Heineken Champions Cup campaign got up and running in dramatic style.

All-Ireland League: Results Round-Up

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Clontarf and Garryowen have joined Cork Constitution on two wins apiece at the top of All-Ireland League Division 1A, while three of the games in the top two tiers finished in draws on a wet and windy...