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Herring and Trimble to assume Ulster Rugby captaincy

1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby

Ulster Rugby have announced that Rob Herring and Andrew Trimble will captain the squad during the upcoming season.   Herring joined Ulster in 2012 and has amassed 97 appearances for the Province,...

Connacht Confirm McSharry's Retirement

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU today announced that centre Dave McSharry has been forced to retire from professional rugby due to a concussion injury and following a review with a neurologist last week where...

Herring And Trimble To Share Ulster Captaincy

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster have announced that Rob Herring and Andrew Trimble will captain the province's senior squad during the upcoming season.   

Munster Announce First Pre-Season Team

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has revealed his first Munster matchday squad for the province's pre-season clash with Zebre on Friday. Round 1 of the 2016 Kearys Renault Series sees Munster host the...

McQuilkin To Leave Leinster For 'Personal Reasons'

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has confirmed that defence coach Kurt McQuilkin will be leaving the province ahead of the start of the new season to return home to New Zealand for personal reasons.

Saili Sidelined For 'Three To Four Months'

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

As the competitive season draws closer, Munster's preparations include two upcoming pre-season games as part of the Kearys Renault Series.

Nacewa To Continue As Leinster Captain

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has today confirmed that Isa Nacewa has been selected as club captain for the 2016/17 season.

Coetzee set for January return

1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby

New Ulster recruit Marcell Coetzee hopes to take the field for Ulster in January as he recovers from an ACL injury.   "Ulster will take over on 1 October and if all goes well I'm aiming at mid-January...

Leinster Come Out On Top In Pre-Season Opener

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Late tries from Josh Murphy, Fergus McFadden and Adam Byrne made the difference at Navan RFC today as Leinster claimed a 31-14 victory over Ulster in an entertaining Bank of Ireland pre-season opener.

Kiss hands his young guns chance to fire before Ulster's big kick-off

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

In recent years, Ulster have grown weary of seeing their season end at the hands of Leinster, but today a meeting with their decorated neighbours will instead represent a new beginning.