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Heaslip To Win 200th Leinster Cap In Belfast

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

After today's Captain's Run, Leinster head coach Matt O'Connor has named his team to face Ulster in Friday's GUINNESS PRO12 showdown at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm).

Ulster Select Unchanged Team For Friday's Derby

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster head coach Neil Doak has named the same team that recorded a bonus point win over Connacht a fortnight ago for Friday's GUINNESS PRO12 derby match against Leinster at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off...

Bowe: Ulster motivated by a 'home' GUINNESS PRO12 Final

1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby News

Ulster wing Tommy Bowe admits the lure of home advantage in the GUINNESS PRO12 final is spurring him and his team-mates onto success this season. Ulster head into Friday's decisive GUINNESS PRO12 clash...

Heaslip Shortlisted For European Player Of The Year Award

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster captain Jamie Heaslip is in the running for the EPCR European Player of the Year award for 2015. He has been included on the shortlist with players from Champions Cup finalists Clermont Auvergne...

Ireland U-19 Sevens Squad Named For European Championship

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Anthony Eddy has named a 12-man squad for the Rugby Europe Men's Under-19 Sevens Championship which takes place at Louis Darragon Stadium in Vichy, France this coming weekend.

Smiles Aplenty As Munster Players Visit Cork University Hospital

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

After training yesterday, 25 members of the Munster squad brought smiles to faces of children, parents and staff in the children's ward of Cork University Hospital.

GUINNESS PRO12: Round 20 Preview

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

With just three rounds of the GUINNESS PRO12 left to play, only the top five teams can now make the play-offs. But with qualification for next season's European Champions Cup based on meritocracy, there...

Connacht Monthly Award For Masterson

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht back rower Eoghan Masterson has been named the province's Player of the Month for March in association with Hartmanns Jewellers and Seiko Watches.

RIP Jim McCarthy - 'He Left Nothing On The Pitch'

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Jim McCarthy, one of the heroes of Ireland's 1948 Grand Slam winning team, has sadly passed away. He died peacefully today at his home in Dublin.

O'Brien Staying Positive Ahead Of Belfast Battle

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

As Leinster prepare for Friday's derby clash with Ulster, Sean O'Brien spoke about getting over the disappointment of their European Champions Cup exit and quickly switching the focus to the 'must win'...