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Cave To Captain Ulster For First Time

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Darren Cave will captain Ulster for the first time when the province take on Newport Gwent Dragons in the Guinness PRO12 at Rodney Parade on Sunday (kick-off 4pm).

Zebo: We'll Have To Be At Our Best To Beat Wales

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Winger Simon Zebo has warned that Ireland cannot afford to let their performance levels drop against Wales next week given the quality that Warren Gatland's men possess.

Simon Easterby's inside knowledge can be Joe Schmidt's trump card

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

By Ruaidhri O'Connor – 06 March 2015Simon Easterby's knowledge of the opposition, however, goes deeper than most ahead of the Six Nations showdown tomorrow week. Ireland's...

England style still suits Joseph

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

06 March 2015England capitulated 19-9 in Dublin at the hands of Ireland's regimented kick-chase approach, their RBS 6 Nations campaign stalling under the suffocating tactical regimen of...

Townsend calls for strong finish

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

05 March 2015The Scotstoun outfit top the table with just six games to go before the play-offs. Now Townsend has encouraged his players to build up a head of steam ahead of the post-season...

Howley shares Hansen's concerns

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

05 March 2015In an interview with Wales Online this week, All Blacks head coach and former Wales chief Hansen said he had "big concerns" about rugby at the moment. "There are not enough...

Suspension Rules Wilson Out Of Dragons Game

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster back rower Roger Wilson appeared today before an independent PRO12 Rugby disciplinary committee, following a citing for allegedly striking an opponent during the second half of last Friday's GUINNESS...

In Pics: Ireland Open Training Session At Kingspan Stadium

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

An excited 5,000-strong crowd turned out to watch the Ireland squad's open training session at Kingspan Stadium earlier today. Check some photos from this morning at the home of Ulster Rugby.

In Pics: Ireland Open Training Session At Kingspan Stadium

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

An excited 5,000-strong crowd turned out to watch the Ireland squad's open training session at Kingspan Stadium earlier today. Check some photos from this morning at the home of Ulster Rugby.

Italy challenge Ireland for 2023 Rugby World Cup

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Italy have confirmed they will bid to host Rugby World Cup 2023 – the first nation to cement their opposition to Ireland.