'Hopefully I'll be fit for the Wales game' - Johnny Sexton eases Six Nations concerns
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland captain Johnny Sexton has eased concerns surrounding his fitness ahead of his side's Six Nations opener against Wales on Sunday week.
Sexton injury update
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Johnny Sexton left the field in the second half of the most recent Leinster vs Munster clash, much concern was voiced as to whether it meant that he would not be fit to take the field in Ireland’s...
Keiran Williams: Ospreys centre signs two-year contract extension
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer Wales Under-20s centre Keiran Williams signs a two-year extension to stay at Pro14 side Ospreys until 2023.
John Leslie's unbelievable 1999 try was the fastest ever scored from kick off in Test rugby
5 years ago by Rugby DumpIn 1999 the last ever Five Nations tournament took place and it proved to be memorable for a number of reasons, none more so than the famous Scott Gibbs try in Wales' win over England. But when Scotland...
Fixtures for the remainder of the PRO14 confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFixtures for the conclusion of the Guinness PRO14 campaign have been scheduled with kick-off times and broadcasters confirmed for Round 12 through to Round 16. A total of 29 fixtures will take...
Jacob Stockdale ruled out of Six Nations opener as Tadhg Furlong returns to Ireland squad
5 years ago by Irish IndependentJacob Stockdale has been ruled out of Ireland's opening two matches of this year's Six Nations against Wales and France.
Two Uncapped Players Included In Ireland's Six Nations Squad, Furlong Returns
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are two uncapped players in the Ireland squad for the Six Nations. The Ireland coaching group have selected a squad of 36 players for the upcoming 2021 Six Nations Championships. Jonathan...
Welsh government unveils £17.7m rescue package for sport in Wales
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe Welsh government will provide a £17.7m funding package to help spectator sports in Wales impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ospreys come back to beat Connacht in Galway
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyRhys Webb responded to his omission from Wales' Six Nations squad with two tries in Ospreys' impressive come-from-behind 26-20 win at Connacht in Guinness PRO14.
“Every coach from mini to youth rugby had their part to play in her achievement. It all starts with club rugby.” Connacht’s Beibhinn Parsons’ Wins Irish Rugby Writers Women’s Player of The Year
5 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyBy John O’Sullivan Connacht’s Beibhinn Parson’s has been named the Guinness Irish Rugby Writers Women’s Player of The Year for the 2019/2020 season. The Ballinasloe native starred...
