Connacht And Leinster Qualify For Women’s Interpro Decider
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe 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 : RugbyWorld 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 : RugbyThe 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 : RugbyEngland coach knows all about Sunday’s opponents.
Boks and All Blacks not contemplating potential Irish assignment yet
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland 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 : RugbyNew 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 : RugbyIt'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 : RugbyA 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 : RugbyFormer 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 : RugbyNew Munster senior coach Stephen Larkham has described the province’s set-up as better than any in which he has been previously involved.
