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...
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...
Ireland Women’s 7s Finish in 11th Place At The Canada 7s
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Women’s 7s had a mixed second day at the Canada 7s in Langford and will be frustrated to have only finished in 11th place. Having finished in 3rd Place in Pool A yesterday, Ireland found...
Champions Cup final: talking points from Saracens’ victory over Leinster
7 years ago by The GuardianLearning through failure shifts power to Saracens, but this year’s showpiece could have seismic effects on the wider gameLeinster were a year ago hailed not only as the best team in Europe but potentially...
Vunipola came through 'complicated' time to play starring role for Saracens
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola was praised for "doing his talking on the field" after helping Saracens claim the European Champions Cup for a third time in four years. The England international was...
Ireland Women’s 7s To Face China in Challenge Semi-Final At The Canada 7s
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Women’s 7s defeated Brazil 32-7 in their final game of their Pool games at the Canada 7s today in Langford, but earlier defeats to Australia and Canada means they find themselves in the Challenge...
Leinster Lose Out To Saracens In Bruising European Decider
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsDefending champions Leinster fell at the final hurdle in Newcastle as Billy Vunipola’s 66th-minute try steered Saracens to a 20-10 win and their third Heineken Champions Cup title in four years....
Leinster Retain Junior Interprovincial Title
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster retained the McGee Memorial Cup and picked up their sixth Junior Interprovincial title with a 28-20 win at home to Ulster in Dundalk. The four-try performance was enough to see them over take...
Champions Cup Team Of The Season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens claimed their third Champions Cup Title by beating Leinster 10-20 in the final in Newcastle. Following a thrilling season in the Champions Cup we have selected our team of the competition. Saracens...
