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Munster Rule Copeland Out For Rest Of Season

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

After meeting with the specialist yesterday, it was confirmed that Munster and Ireland Wolfhounds back rower Robin Copeland requires a shoulder stabilisation procedure, ruling him out for the remainder...

Reddan, Kirchner And D'Arcy Boost Leinster Back-Line Options

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

After the Leinster squad's training session at UCD this afternoon, head coach Matt O'Connor has issued a squad update as they prepare for the visit of Zebre to the RDS in the GUINNESS PRO12 on Friday (kick-off...

Marmion To Miss Connacht's Clash With Dragons

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Following a disappointing result away to the Scarlets last weekend, the Connacht squad are determined to get back to winning ways against the Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday (kick-off...

Varley Announces His Retirement From Rugby

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster and Ireland hooker Damien Varley has today confirmed that he is to retire from rugby due to injury.

Ireland Team Medical Update

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The medical team for the Ireland squad have released the following update following Saturday's RBS 6 Nations win over France at the Aviva Stadium.

Murray Praises Defensive Work That Sealed Home Win

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Conor Murray believes it is a measure of the growth of the Ireland team under Joe Schmidt that there was an element of disappointment to their 18-11 RBS 6 Nations win over France, and says they will need...

Ireland Remain Fourth In World Rugby Rankings

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland may have claimed the scalp of their 2015 Rugby World Cup opponents France on Saturday, but the 18-11 victory was not enough to return them to third place in the latest World Rugby Rankings.

O'Brien Revels In Winning Return With Ireland

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Back in the green jersey for the first time since November 2013, flanker Sean O'Brien made a successful return to Test rugby with a 70-minute performance against France which included 14 tackles.

In Pics: Ireland 18 France 11

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Jonathan Sexton contributed 15 points in a man-of-the-match performance as Ireland got the better of France in a bruising RBS 6 Nations encounter at the Aviva Stadium. Check out our photo gallery from...