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IRFU Referee Appointments: October 28-29

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

With provincial derbies in the GUINNESS PRO12 and domestic action in the Ulster Bank League and Ulster Bank All-Ireland Junior Cup, it will be a busy weekend for IRFU referees.  

Leinster Include UCD Wingers Byrne And Daly

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has announced his team to take on reigning GUINNESS PRO12 champions Connacht at the RDS on Saturday evening (kick-off 5.15pm).

O'Halloran Returns To Connacht Line-Up

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ahead of Saturday's GUINNESS PRO12 derby clash with Leinster at the RDS (kick-off 5.15pm), head coach Pat Lam has made three personnel changes to the Connacht team that defeated Zebre in Europe five days...

Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Previews.

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

A repeat of the 2015 final gets us underway in round 5 of Ulster Bank League Division 1A, as Lansdowne entertain Clontarf on the Aviva Stadium's back pitch. Saturdays fare will be just as compelling, especially...

Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Previews

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

It is first plays third in Ulster Bank League Division 1B on Saturday as pacesetters UL Bohemians put their unbeaten run on the line against Ballymena. Two of the other games are in Cork, including second-placed...

Springbok star wants silver lining to Ulster farewell

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

If there is one thing Ruan Pienaar will not miss about life at Ulster Rugby, perhaps it's the question of why the province have failed to land a single piece of silverware during his seven-year tenure.

Tuohy And Herbst To Start For Ulster

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Les Kiss has made eight personnel changes to the Ulster team that will face Munster at a sold-out Kingspan Stadium on Friday night (kick-off 7.05pm).   

Ireland Women's Squad Named For Training Camp

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Women's head coach Tom Tierney has named a 31-strong squad, which includes a number of uncapped players, to take part in a two-day camp this weekend in Dublin as they prepare to play England, Canada...

Munster Make Five Changes For Belfast Trip

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has made five changes for Friday's return to GUINNESS PRO12 action against provincial rivals Ulster at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.05pm).

Ulster Bank League: Division 2A Previews

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Fireworks are guaranteed in Friday night's Cork derby between Highfield and Sunday's Well, while struggling Cashel and Belfast Harlequins are hoping to upset the form book against high-flying Banbridge...