Girvan Dempsey knows Irish have the advantage at club and country level
8 years ago by The GuardianBath’s attack coach understands why central contracts in Ireland have reaped such big rewardsIn the past few weeks there have been two team sheets that have jumped off the page. Firstly, it was Bath’s...
Fitzgerald And De Buitléar On The Bench For Connacht's European Opener
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht head coach Andy Friend has named two Academy players on the bench for the province's European Challenge Cup opener against Bordeaux-Bégles at the Sportsground on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).
Five Players Return To Boost Ulster Ranks
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster have been boosted by the return of five players from injury ahead of their opening Heineken Champions Cup Pool 4 match against Leicester Tigers at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 5.30pm).
Goggin To Make His Champions Cup Debut For Munster
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsMunster head coach Johann van Graan has finalised his team to play Exeter Chiefs in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup Pool 2 opener at Sandy Park (kick-off 3.15pm).
Exciting Champions Cup Debutants
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound one of the 2018/19 Champions Cup kicks off this weekend with a number of encounters that should provide some thrilling entertainment. With the new season kicking off there are a...
All-Ireland League: Division 2A Previews
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsPrecious All-Ireland League points and local bragging rights will be on the line in Division 2A this weekend as the focus shines on four provincial derbies - including three in Munster.
Aviva Minis Festivals Heading To Armagh And Limerick
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ulster and Munster legs of the #AvivaMinis Festival tour take place this weekend in City of Armagh and UL Bohemians on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
Double Injury blow for Wasps
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps' have been dealt a major injury blow ahead of their opening Champions Cup clash with Leinster with England lock Joe Launchbury being ruled out for up to 12 weeks. The second rower will...
AIL Rugby: Cork derby is ‘an occasion to be savoured’
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyUCC take on Cork Constitution this evening (Mardyke, 8pm) in a game with a fair backstory.
Key Head to Heads: Leinster v Wasps
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster get their Champions Cup defence underway today in a titanic clash against Wasps. Both sides have named strong teams for the encounter with James Lowe being the only Leinster player in...
