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Casualties mounting up for Wales

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Wales have been left with a hefty casualty count that could affect selection plans for next Saturday's autumn Test series finale against South Africa.

Connacht Wait On Harris-Wright Scan

1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby News

Following Connacht's 40-point win over Zebre last Friday night, Pat Lam's squad were back in full training on Monday as they prepare for the second of three back-to-back home games with the Scarlets visiting...

England test excites Ashley-Cooper

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Australia winger Adam Ashley-Cooper believes Saturday's QBE International against England will give the Wallabies a strong taste of what is to come at the World Cup next year.

Ireland To Face Barbarians At Thomond Park

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Irish Rugby Football Union and the Barbarian Football Club today confirmed that they will play a match at Thomond Park in Limerick on Thursday, May 28, 2015 (kick-off 7.45pm).

Waldrom in for Vunipola

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

England number eight Billy Vunipola has been replaced by Thomas Waldrom in the squad preparing for Saturday's QBE International against Australia because of concussion.

Lancaster: Ford to start at ten

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

England head coach Stuart Lancaster has confirmed he will retain George Ford at fly-half for Saturday's QBE International against Australia, but Owen Farrell's place is now under pressure.

Mauger heading back to Leicester

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Leicester have confirmed that former New Zealand All Blacks centre Aaron Mauger is to become their new head coach.

Tough Lessons Have Made Us Stronger - Best

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Eight years ago this week, Ireland played their last ever international at the old Lansdowne Road. The 61-17 win over the Pacific Islanders completed a November clean sweep for the men in green, a feat...

Watch the Irish provinces in the weekend's PRO 12 action

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Three out of the four Irish provinces won over the weekend, while Leinster were surprisingly held to a draw at Treviso.

Scotland keep getting better with encouraging display against Tonga

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Scotland rounded of 2014 with another hugely encouraging display as they swept five tries past Tonga in a 37-12 win at Kilmarnock FC's Rugby Park.