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Brace To Referee New Zealand v Georgia In World Rugby U-20 Championship

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

IRFU referee Andrew Brace will referee tonight's World Rugby Under-20 Championship Pool A match between New Zealand and Georgia at 7.45pm at the AJ Bell Stadium in Salford.

Irish Rugby TV: Andrew Porter Previews Ireland U-20s' World Championship Opener

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Experienced prop Andrew Porter speaks about the Ireland Under-20s' preparations for the World Rugby U-20 Championship and their opening pool encounter with Wales in Manchester later today (kick-off 5.30pm,...

Tour Diary - Arrival In Cape Town

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

A musical welcome, a run-out in Cape Town, a swim in the ocean and a mishap for Donnacha Ryan and Ultan Dillane - all on day one in South Africa.

Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Team Day 1 In South Africa

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Following a long flight, the Ireland squad received a great welcome in Cape Town before stretching their legs at the local stadium and finishing the day off with a dip in the sea. Team manager Michael...

Glasgow hope to install artificial pitch at Scotstoun

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Glasgow have unveiled plans to install an artificial pitch at their Scotstoun home in time for the start of next season.

Four New Caps Included For Ireland U-20s' Pool Opener

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Under-20 head coach Nigel Carolan has named the team to face Wales in Pool A of the World Rugby Under-20 Championship at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on Tuesday (kick-off 5.30pm).

Scarlets' Phillips excited by Wales U20s challenge

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

Welsh Grand Slam winning captain Tom Phillips admits he is preparing for a southern hemisphere onslaught at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Manchester.

Wales skipper Sam Warburton is relishing the challenge of facing New Zealand

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Wales captain Sam Warburton has described the prospect of a three-Test series against world champions All Blacks in New Zealand as "an amazing opportunity."

Michael Cheika failed to bring Ben Te'o back to Australia as 'English game has more money'

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Michael Cheika has revealed that Australia were unable to persuade Ben Te'o to pledge his allegiance to the Wallabies due to the financial rewards on offer in the Aviva Premiership.

Munster talisman Stander eyeing summer success

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

Munster star CJ Stander has made a big impact already in his fledgling Ireland career but the back-row believes his best international form is still to come ahead of the tour to South Africa.