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Ireland Sevens Squad Named For Paris 7s

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland Men’s Sevens management have confirmed the squad for the Paris 7s, which takes place at the Stade Jean Bouin this weekend. Ireland, who claimed bronze at the London 7s last weekend...

Ireland U20 squad confirmed for World Rugby U20 Championships in Georgia

7 years ago by Irish Rugby

Ireland U20 Head Coach Peter Malone has named the Ireland Under-20 Squad for the World Rugby U20 Championships in Georgia.   There are some new faces in the squad, with U19s players Jordan Duggan,...

Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons sign DTH van der Merwe Newcastle Falcons have added another proven top-level try-scorer to their squad with the news that Canada and Scarlets wing DTH van der Merwe is moving to Kingston...

Ireland u20s named for Italy match

7 years ago by Irish Rugby

Ireland U20 Head Coach, Nigel Carolan has confirmed the Ireland U20 sid to take on Italy U20 this Friday at the Stadio Enrico Chersoni in Prato. The team shows four changes from the one that claimed a...

Tom Hayes Takes Over As Shannon Head Coach

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Former second row and captain Tom Hayes was last night announced as Shannon RFC's new head coach ahead of the resumption of Ulster Bank League Division 1B in two weeks' time.

Foley's Final Journey To Thomond Park

8 years ago by Munster Rugby News

Led by Shannon RFC President and close friend of Anthony Foley, Noel Healy, hundreds of supporters sang 'There Is An Isle' as the funeral cortege of their fallen hero, Axel, stopped outside Thomond Park...

Leitrim club are looking to the future

8 years ago by Irish Independent

While Leitrim is not traditionally a rugby stronghold, Carrick-on-Shannon RFC have enjoyed a boost in interest on the back of Connacht's recent exploits under Pat Lam.

The future is bright: Kelvin Brown (first year sub-academy)

9 years ago by Irish Independent

I was born and bred in Limerick. At the age of five I started playing rugby in Shannon RFC. I went to primary school in Scoil Ide in Corbally and to Ardscoil Ris for secondary school.

My job in Munster: John Lacey Coach Development Officer

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

John is from Tipperary town man and has been living in Limerick since 2000. He enjoys all sports especially hurling, tennis and golf. A former Munster senior, junior, Ireland 'A' and Ireland Sevens player,...