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Paul O'Connell chats about new coaching role with Ireland

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newly appointed Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell is enjoying being back in the mix of the national side and attending to his new role.   O’Connell’s charges got stuck into...

Werner Kruger calls time on 16-year career

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets prop Werner Kruger will retire from the game at the current season’s conclusion.   The South African boasts four Springbok caps and 122 for the Welsh club, having joined them five...

This Week At Munster Rugby

5 years ago by Munster Rugby News

The senior squad are on a down week with no game coming up this weekend in the Guinness PRO14 as Ireland kick-off their Six Nations campaign in Wales on Sunday. See what’s coming up this week at...

When will each teamsheet be named for the opening week of the Six Nations?

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021 Six Nations is just days away with the action kicking off in Rome on Saturday 6 February as Italy host France at the Stadio Olimpico.       The clash at the Stadio Olimpico...

Ireland And Ulster Squads Come Together For Training Workout

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad stepped up their preparations for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales with an intense training hit-out against Ulster at the IRFU High Performance Centre yesterday....

Dafydd James completes 31-day marathon challenge

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Former Wales and Lions winger Dafydd James completes his 'marathon a day' challenge in January to raise awareness of mental health.

Exiles add van Zyl to coaching set-up

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish have confirmed the appointment of Corniel van Zyl, with the South African arriving as Assistant Coach in Declan Kidney's coaching set-up.   The 41-year-old makes the move from...

Women's Six Nations: Wales fly-half Snowsill backs moving tournament dates

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales fly-half Elinor Snowsill backs the prospect of the women's Six Nations being permanently played in spring.

A tribute to rugby fans

5 years ago by Rugby World

As the absence of crowds is felt throughout sport, Rugby World columnist Stephen Jones hails the game’s lifeblood – supportersPacked: Ireland supporters celebrate as Jordan Larmour scores against Wales...

Farrell hopes Furlong fitness can give Ireland Six Nations boost

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Andy Farrell and his coaching staff will be tuning in to Leinster's trip to Wales tonight as Tadhg Furlong makes his long-awaited return to action after an 11-month absence.