Travelling squad announced for Oyonnax pre-season friendly
7 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyA squad of 30 players arrived in France yesterday afternoon ahead of Friday’s pre-season friendly against Oyonnax Rugby at the Stade Charles-Mathon (k/o 7.30pm Irish time / 8.30pm local time). ...
Tickets on general sale for Munster pre-season friendly
7 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyTickets are now on general sale for our pre-season friendly with Munster Rugby at The Sportsground on Saturday 21st September. Tickets cost just €10 for adults, €5 for U16s, €15 for the Grant...
Connacht to host neighbours Munster in pre-season friendly
7 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyConnacht will taking on inter-provincial neighbours Munster in a pre-season friendly, it’s been confirmed today. The game will take place at The Sportsground on Saturday 21st September, one...
Leinster To Play Canada As Part Of Pre-Season Schedule
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster Rugby have announced that the province will face the Canada national team in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, August 24 at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario. The stadium is the home of...
Scotland prop Bhatti signs for Edinburgh
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of next season with the signing of Scotland international loosehead prop, Jamie Bhatti, on a two-year deal. Bhatti, 25, has made...
England’s Marlie Packer: ‘I thought it was all over. I’d lose my job, lose my rugby’
7 years ago by The GuardianThe Saracens back-rower’s career hung by a thread after a ‘soul-destroying’ drink-driving incident but the RFU’s support meant the chance of a fresh startMarlie Packer remembers it as a gorgeous...
Chris Ashton’s England recall in doubt after seven-week ban for tip tackle
8 years ago by The Guardian• Sale player banned by RFU for incident in pre-season friendly• Ashton eligible for one game before Eddie Jones names squadChris Ashton’s hopes of winning an England recall this autumn have been...
Danny Cipriani charge upheld but fly-half escapes further punishment from RFU
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe 30-year-old can now make his Gloucester debut in last night’s final pre-season friendly against the Dragons.
Chris Ashton faces possible six-week ban for tip tackle in pre-season friendly
8 years ago by The Guardian• Sale wing to face disciplinary panel for Castres offence • Players’ association calls on RFU to drop Danny Cipriani chargeChris Ashton faces a potential six week-ban after being dismissed for a...
Promising First Outing For Ulster's Youngsters And New Signings
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster's first pre-season friendly of the 2018/19 term may have ended in a 29-17 defeat at the hands of Gloucester, but with a squad rich in up-and-coming talent there was plenty for the Kingspan Stadium...
