Easterby: It’s Really Important We Back The Players Selected Originally
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsSimon Easterby has insisted Ireland’s coaching team will continue to back the players to make their own decisions on the pitch. Following last weekend’s 18-7 defeat to England, Andy Farrell’s...
Ireland Squad Update Ahead of Georgia Fixture
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsEd Byrne’s calf tightness ruled him out of playing a role at Twickenham. He will continue his rehab this week. Ulster’s Eric O’Sullivan joins the squad to provide additional cover. John Ryan flagged...
Munster Finish With A Flourish In Glasgow Rain
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsClosing tries from player-of-the-match Gavin Coombes and Jean Kleyn steered Munster to a hard-earned 27-13 bonus point win over Glasgow Warriors tonight. In rain-lashed conditions in Scotstoun, the forwards...
AON And Aviva Launch Enhanced Rugby Club Cover
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsWe are delighted to announce that Aon has partnered with Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC to introduce an enhanced and comprehensive Club Insurance policy, designed exclusively for IRFU affiliated member clubs....
Ulster Squeeze Past Scarlets In Eight-Try Thriller
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster fans had a hard-fought win to celebrate on their return to Kingspan Stadium, as Dan McFarland’s unbeaten team edged out the Scarlets 26-24. The Welshmen matched Ulster’s four-try haul,...
Six-Try Leinster Break Down Dogged Cardiff Defence
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsScott Penny snapped up two final-quarter tries during Leinster’s 40-5 Guinness PRO14 win over Cardiff Blues at the RDS. Penny took his season’s haul to five tries, and fellow replacement Michael...
Scotland’s winning streak ended by France at Murrayfield
5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyFabien Galthie’s men claimed a vital victory
Seven Try Connacht Wrap Up Zebre Win
5 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyZebre 12-47 Connacht By John O’Sullivan Connacht returned to winning ways in the Guinness PRO14 after a 47-12 victory away to Zebre. The visitors, through Sean...
O’Brien Enjoys Try-Scoring Return As Connacht Bounce Back
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFit-again flanker Sean O’Brien was back with a bang in Connacht’s 47-12 Guinness PRO14 victory away to Zebre in Parma. On his first start in almost two years, O’Brien barrelled over for...
O’Sullivan Fills Openside Berth For Munster
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThere are four changes to the Munster team to play Glasgow Warriors in Monday night’s Guinness PRO14 fixture at Scotstoun Stadium (kick-off 8.15pm). Captain Billy Holland rejoins Jean Kleyn in the...
