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Ireland U-20 Quartet Join Connacht Academy

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht have confirmed the recruitment of five new players to year 1 of the Connacht Academy. Four of the new intake have represented the Ireland Under-20s in the past year.

Eminent Referee Stephen Hilditch Elected President Of The IRFU

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Stephen R Hilditch, an Honorary Life member of Grosvenor RFC, Belfast was enrolled as the 129th President of the Irish Rugby Football Union at today's annual Council meeting, held at the Aviva Stadium.

Connacht Sign Ireland Sevens Player Rowland

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht today announced the signing of Ireland Sevens international Josh Rowland.

GUINNESS PRO12 Fixtures Announced

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Reigning champions Connacht will open up their campaign against previous winners Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground as the GUINNESS PRO12 prepares for its biggest season yet.

Minister O'Donovan Announces 2.36 Million Investment in Rugby

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan TD, made the announcement today as part of an overall investment package of 7.4 million euro from Sport Ireland to support grassroots development...

The Leinster School of Excellence Starts Next Week

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The countdown is on as the Bank of Ireland Leinster School of Excellence kicks off next Monday over a four-week period in the King's Hospital School.

Newcastle suffer Nili Latu injury blow

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Newcastle have suffered a major blow ahead of the new Aviva Premiership season with Tonga captain Nili Latu being ruled out, probably until December.

O'Connell Takes Up Advisory Role With Munster Academy

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Munster Rugby have confirmed that Paul O'Connell will join the Greencore Munster Rugby Academy in an advisory role with immediate effect.

Ireland Men's Sevens Squad For Exeter Super Sevens

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Anthony Eddy, IRFU Director of Sevens Rugby, has named the Ireland Men's Sevens Wolfhounds squad to compete at the final stage of the Super Sevens Series in Exeter this weekend.

Eir Sport Named RWC 2019 Rights Holder In Ireland

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

In a boost for the profile of a range of World Rugby tournaments, Eir Sport has been named as rights-holding broadcaster in the Republic of Ireland for Rugby World Cup 2019, Women's Rugby World Cup 2017...