Ireland Six Nations Squad Update
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's National Coaching Team have named the squad for Round 3 of the 2016 6 Nations Championship. Dave Foley, Jordi Murphy and Craig Gilroy come in for the injured trio of Mike McCarthy, Sean...
Leinster Rugby Confirm 17 Renewals and Two New Signings for 2016/17
1 decade ago by Leinster RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has confirmed that 17 players have signed new IRFU contracts with the province for 2016/17 and beyond, while a further two players have been added to the Leinster...
Rhys Ruddock: We didn't give the Welsh back-row a look-in
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland have proved they can still set the RBS 6 Nations standard, even without a raft of injured frontline stars, according to Rhys Ruddock.
Ireland announce first Six Nations squad for 2016
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Joe Schmidt has named the team which will take on Wales at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday 7th February in Ireland's opening fixture of the 2016 6 Nations Championship. There is one...
Six Nations: Ireland's Rhys Ruddock hoping to see off his father's beloved Wales
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIreland flanker Rhys Ruddock was brought up in Swansea with his father Mike, but has always supported the country of his mother
Ireland Six Nations squad announced
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's coach Joe Schmidt has announced his picks for the 2016 Six Nations squad, who are mooted to be favourites to retain the title. Rory Best has been named captain with Jamie Heaslip as vice captain....
Nick Williams huge double fend slams Leinster's Rhys Ruddock to the floor
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpLeinster beat Ulster 8-3 on Friday night in Dublin, but one of the highlights of the low-scoring match was this huge double fend by former junior All Black, Nick Williams. Ireland flanker Rhys Ruddock...
'If we don't perform in the Pro12, it's not going to happen in Champions Cup'- Rhys Ruddock
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFollowing a less than pleasant review of their consecutive Champions Cup losses, Leinster flanker Rhys Ruddock says all focus has shifted to Friday’s Pro 12 derby against Ulster at the RDS.
Leinster big guns back for crucial Champions Cup clash against Bath
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster will have captain Isa Nacewa, Ben Te’o, Luke Fitzgerald and Rhys Ruddock back from injury for a make-or-break Champions Cup tie at Bath tomorrow.
'Our Champions Cup hangs on Bath game' - Johnny Sexton defiant as Leinster wait on injuries
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster have been handed a much needed injury boost ahead of this weekend's crucial Champions Cup clash with the news that Ben Te'o, Rhys Ruddock and Luke Fitzgerald should be available
