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IRFU doctor: Coverage of concussion overly focused on rugby

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

“At the moment we have a culture and a belief in Ireland that the only place you can get a concussion is on a rugby pitch, which is crazy."

Leeds Rhinos declare their interest in Sam Burgess

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The 26-year-old Yorkshireman returned to training with the Aviva Premiership side on Monday after being given time off following England’s disappointing World Cup campaign.

GUINNESS PRO12: Round 7 Preview

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The GUINNESS PRO12 is seeing a record-breaking start to the 2015/16 season. After six rounds, not only are the average number of tries scored per match the best ever at this stage (4.5) since the league...

Under-13 Girls Rugby Kicks Off In Connacht

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Five Under-13 Girls teams took to the pitches for the first time in Connacht Rugby's history last Saturday morning in Tuam RFC. Monivea, Corinthians, Westport, Ballinasloe and Portumna all played each...

Connacht Issue Injury Update Ahead Of Treviso Tie

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ahead of Friday,s GUINNESS PRO12 game against Benetton Treviso and and Connacht Eagles' clash with Leinster 'A' at Donnybrook on Thursday, the Connacht Rugby medical team have provided the following update.

Cullen: It's Like Learning A New Language For Returning Players

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ahead of this Friday's crunch GUINNESS PRO12 clash with the Scarlets at the RDS, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has spoken about the bonus point win over Benetton Treviso and integrating internationals...

Amorosino And Doyle To Link Up With Munster This Week

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

With injuries to back rowers Peter O'Mahony and Tommy O'Donnell and Felix Jones' enforced retirement, Munster head coach Anthony Foley has spoken about new signings Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino and Sean Doyle,...

O'Driscoll Honoured With IRPA Special Merit Award

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Legendary Ireland centre and former captain Brian O'Driscoll was among the winners at last night's World Rugby Awards at Battersea Evolution in London.

Women's All-Ireland League Round-Up

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

It was a weekend for winning in style in the Women's All-Ireland League as UL Bohemians, Railway Union and Galwegians each won their fixtures decisively, writes Kate Rowan.