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Connacht And Leinster Qualify For Women’s Interpro Decider

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The newly-introduced knockout rounds of the IRFU Women’s Interprovincial Championship burst into life last weekend with two super-charged semi-finals at Templeville Road. Click here to read a full...

'We're very confident in our drug-testing programme' - World Rugby chief defends sport's anti-doping procedures

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper has said there is no evidence of systematic doping at the elite level of the sport, despite the spotlight turning once again on performance-enhancing drugs in South...

Private equity firm's impending Six Nations investment a concern for World Rugby chief

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The 2019 Rugby World Cup’s official launch press conference in Japan was overshadowed by talk of financial matters in Europe.

Wisemantel wary of Tonga’s pride ahead of World Cup opener

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

England coach knows all about Sunday’s opponents.

Boks and All Blacks not contemplating potential Irish assignment yet

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland may be ranked No.1 in the world right now but neither New Zealand nor South Africa are allowing their minds to wander ahead and contemplate the prospect of a World Cup quarter-final meeting with...

Ireland ‘hugely proud’ of Aki embodying spirit of adopted nation, Ruddock says

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

New Zealand-born Bundee Aki has been criticised for chasing a Test career with Joe Schmidt’s squad.

Memories of standing up to the All Blacks in Japan in '09 inspiring Ruddock brothers

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

It's 10 years since Ciaran and Rhys Ruddock were part of a talented Ireland U20s side that travelled to Japan to compete in the Junior World Cup.

Kearney injury not as bad as first feared

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

A Tuesday morning injury update from Ireland squad communications manager David O Siochain, though, suggested Kearney’s injury was not as bad as first feared.

Hosts Japan can blossom at World Cup, predicts Lenihan

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Former Ireland captain Donal Lenihan believes that host country Japan are the best-placed second-tier team to cause a stir at the Rugby World Cup.

Munster set-up best I’ve seen, says Larkham

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

New Munster senior coach Stephen Larkham has described the province’s set-up as better than any in which he has been previously involved.