Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Previews
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe latest round in Ulster Bank League Division 1A has some fascinating match-ups. There is a lot of interest in UCD's clash with defending champions Lansdowne, while new Young Munster boss David Corkery...
Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Previews
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThree of the leading four teams in Division 1B are away from home on Saturday, with table toppers St. Mary's visiting UL Bohemians, second-placed Ballymena looking to bounce back at Buccaneers, and fourth-ranked...
Connacht Eagles Swoop For Leinster 'A' Scalp
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht Eagles turned in a terrific second half performance to secure their second away interprovincial win of the season - a 43-24 victory over Leinster 'A' at Donnybrook this evening.
O'Connell Receives Honorary Doctorate From UL
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe University of Limerick has awarded an honorary Doctor of Science to former Ireland captain Paul O'Connell. Dr. Paul O'Connell is the 100th recipient of an honorary doctorate from UL since 1990.
Lions Announce Canterbury As Official Partner
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe British & Irish Lions today announced Canterbury as the Official Apparel Partner for the 2017 tour of New Zealand. To celebrate the partnership, Canterbury have created 1,959 limited edition commemorative...
Henshaw Returns At Full-Back For Connacht
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland international Robbie Henshaw will start in the full-back position for Connacht's GUINNESS PRO12 clash with Benetton Treviso at the Sportsground on Friday (kick-off 7.30pm).
First Leinster Starts For Tracy And Kelleher
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAfter the Captain's Run this morning, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has announced the team to take on the Scarlets at the RDS on Friday night (kick-off 7.35pm).
Provinces Attend European Launch In London
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Champions Cup and Challenge Cup are all set to fill the void left with the end of the Rugby World Cup, and the first of two launches more than whetted the appetite for the stunning rugby that lies...
Jimmy Gopperth handed three-week ban over Mathew Tait collision
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyWasps fly-half Jimmy Gopperth has been handed a three-week ban after pleading guilty to striking Leicester's Mathew Tait on Sunday.
Steffon Armitage insulted by England stars supporting his World Cup exclusion
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbySteffon Armitage has branded England stars supporting his World Cup exclusion as "pretty insulting".
