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Six Ireland fringe players who stepped up this weekend

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Ireland's fringe players had the perfect opportunity this weekend to put their hand up for a place in Joe Schmidt's squad for the November Tests against Italy, Argentina, New Zealand and USA.    Schmidt...

Worcester’s Bryce Heem rounds off a seven-try rout of Bristol

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Worcester 52-7 Bristol• Another hefty defeat a big worry for BristolWorcester picked up five valuable league points by trouncing Gallagher Premiership newcomers Bristol 52-7 at Sixways.The victory...

England’s finest seek Champions Cup atonement at feet of Leinster | Paul Rees

8 years ago by The Guardian

Wasps have the first shot at the imposing holders in Dublin on Friday but Saracens look ready to wrest back the trophyThe pressing question in European rugby union as the Champions Cup starts is how do...

James Lowe's double guides Leinster to victory

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A fantastic clash between two of Irish Rugby's heavyweights comes to an end with Leinster taking home a well-earned victory over their rivals.   Here are Top Performers from the clash:    James...

Impressive Leinster continue good form to spoil Carbery homecoming

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Leinster 30 Munster 22

Impressive Leinster continue good form to spoil Carbery homecoming

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Leinster 30 Munster 22

WATCH: James Lowe's try v Munster

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster took an early 14-0 lead over Munster in the Irish Derby at the Aviva Stadium.   Jamison Gibson-Park threw a lovely pass out to James Lowe who showed extreme strength for a man his side...

Jonny May hands England injury scare as Tigers edge out Northampton

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Courtney Lawes was forced out of the match during the warm-up with a back spasm.

All-Ireland League: Results Round-Up

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Cork Constitution and UCD moved straight to the top of All-Ireland League Division 1A following their bonus point wins over newly-promoted Shannon and UCC respectively, while Division 1B newcomers Malone...

Leinster V Munster a faded rivalry that still puts bums on seats

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Rob Kearney admitted this week that the bite and hatred that once made the Leinster-Munster rivalry so raw and visceral has been lost.