Ireland name squad for USA & Japan Summer Tour
9 years ago by Irish RugbyThe Ireland coaching group has named a 31 player squad for the three Test summer tour of the USA and Japan in June. The squad contains 8 uncapped players - John Cooney, Dave Heffernan, Rory O'Loughlin,...
Champions Cup: Team of the Weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Mako Vunipola – Very solid at scrum time after an early bout of Munster pressure. Carried dynamically throughout making vital gainline yardage. Scored the opening try that put Sarries out of sight....
Player ratings: Clermont Auvergne vs Leinster
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont Auvergne 15. Scott Spedding – 6/10 Wasn’t in the game as much as usual, as Leinster limited the amount of times they kicked to their opponents. Did what he had to well but...
Ruddock eyes starting spot as Clermont beckon for on song Leinster
9 years ago by Irish IndependentThere must have been times during this injury-hit season when Rhys Ruddock wondered if he would get another chance in such a big game, but he has played himself back into contention for Sunday's Champions...
'There's a lot of guys in this squad who've suffered defeat over there' - Rhys Ruddock wary of Clermont
9 years ago by Irish IndependentLeinster flanker Rhys Ruddock is wary of the threat that Clermont possess as the Blues prepare to head to Lyon this Sunday to take on the 2015 finalists.
Player ratings: Connacht vs Leinster
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster 1. Cian Healy – 7/10 Very solid at scrum time. A rock in defence and a constant threat at the breakdown. 2. James Tracy...
Team of the Weekend: 26th March
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMako Vunipola Big shift from the Sarries loose-head. Mako made 11 carries & 10 tackles in an energetic display. He was ferocious at the breakdown, won a turnover and was on hand to sweep up whenever...
Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Reviews - ST. MARY'S COLLEGE vs TERENURE COLLEGE
9 years ago by Scottish RugbyST. MARY'S COLLEGE 20 TERENURE COLLEGE 13, Templeville RoadLeinster lock Ian Nagle was among the try scorers as St. Mary's College deservedly won the 'Battle of Dublin 6W', prevailing 20-13 at home to...
Ruddock: Academy system in Leinster is on 'another level'
9 years ago by Irish IndependentNow in his eighth year with the province, Rhys Ruddock has seen plenty of players come and go through the revolving door at Leinster, yet the rate at which the Academy continues to produce exceptional...
'I feel fresh and my focus is on the run-in now'
9 years ago by Irish IndependentThe Dublin-born lad heading back to the land of his father, that would be the standard starting point for most chats with Rhys Ruddock as he gets set to take on the Dragons this Friday. But not this one....
