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Blues v Lions: Top Three Battles

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the Lions roar into Auckland to face Tana Umaga's Blues side, with eight current or former All Blacks in his side, we take a look at the exciting battles that will commence at Eden Park...

History of the Haka - explaining New Zealand's rugby ritual

9 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The traditional New Zealand Maori war cry is a familiar spectacle in international Rugby matches – but what’s it all about?

Leicester Tigers sign Leinster forward Dominic Ryan

9 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Leicester have announced the signing of Leinster back-row forward Dominic Ryan.

Thursday Evening Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kelly Brown joins Canada's Coaching staff   Former Scottish international Kelly Brown will join Canada’s senior men’s coaching staff as a defence coach for their upcoming four test...

Five Academy Players Promoted to Munster's Senior Ranks

9 years ago by Munster Rugby

Greencore Academy players Stephen Fitzgerald, Dan Goggin, Bill Johnston, Conor Oliver and Brian Scott have all been rewarded with senior development contracts with Munster for next season. Fitzgerald,...

Jamie Roberts: Wales can learn from Scarlets, says tour captain

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales captain Jamie Roberts says the national side can learn from Scarlets' Pro12 final victory over Munster.

Tuesday Evening Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Michael Chieka has confirmed his Wallaby squad that will compete in the June Internationals against Fiji, Scotland and Italy. Scott Fardy, Kurtley Beale, Will Skelton and Taqele Naiyaravoro all miss...

Scarlets celebrate moment of history

9 years ago by Welsh Regions News

It was a weekend to celebrate for the Scarlets as they secured a famous Guinness PRO12 title triumph with a 46-22 final victory over Munster at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Jean Deysel signs for Ulster Rugby

9 years ago by Ulster Rugby

Ulster Rugby have confirmed the signing of powerful Springbok back rower Jean Deysel, who will arrive at Kingspan Stadium in mid-July on a two-year deal. The 32-year-old South African, capped four times...

Scarlets run Munster ragged to claim Guiness PRO12 title

9 years ago by Rugby Dump

Scarlets beat Munster 44-22 in a high scoring Guiness Pro12 Final in Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Saturday. They scored six tries for their second ever Pro12 title, following their win in 2004. After a commanding...