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Lancaster names 45-man squad

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

England coach Stuart Lancaster has cut five players from his large 50-man squad ahead of the World Cup - with the rest of the group heading off to a training camp in Denver.

Ulster set to face the Lions in Limerick Sevens debut

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

The draw for this year's Limerick World Rugby Club 7s has placed Ulster in Pool 3 alongside Connacht, Buenos Aires and Golden Lions of South Africa.

Six Nations stays on terrestrial

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Six Nations rugby will remain on terrestrial television but the BBC has agreed a joint deal which will see ITV show all England home games.

Dates of 2017 Lions Tour Matches Confirmed

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The dates and times of the 10 matches in the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand have been confirmed, starting with a clash against a Provincial Union XV side on June 3 and concluding with...

Lions tour details revealed

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

The British and Irish Lions will play New Zealand twice at Eden Park in Auckland during a 10-match 2017 tour.

Deacon to leave Wigan for Sale

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Former Great Britain international Paul Deacon is to leave his job as assistant coach of Wigan and switch codes with Premiership club Sale Sharks.

Tindall upbeat about England bid

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Mike Tindall expects England to reach the World Cup final and believes only New Zealand will stand in their way of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup on home soil.

Tough decisions for Lancaster

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

England head coach Stuart Lancaster is set to end the 2015 Rugby World Cup dream for a handful of players on Friday.

Connacht And Ulster Drawn Together In World Club 7s

1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby News

The draw for this year's Limerick World Club 7s tournament at Thomond Park took place earlier today, with all four Irish provinces taking part for the first time. Notably, Connacht and Ulster have been...

World Club 7s To Host Munster-Connacht Pre-Season Clash

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

An already exciting weekend of rugby action at the Limerick World Club 7s has been further bolstered by the news that Connacht will now play their pre-season game against Munster at Thomond Park on the...