Monday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets set to sign Hurricanes back-rower Thomson According to reports in the New Zealand media, current Pro 12 champions Scarlets are set to sign Hurricanes back-row Blade Thomson at the end of the...
NatWest 6 Nations Match Stats: Ireland 37 Wales 27
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsA look at the official match statistics, via Opta Sports, from Ireland's 37-27 bonus point victory over Wales in the NatWest 6 Nations on Saturday.
Ireland Women Move Back Up To Seventh In World Rankings
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland climbed back above Wales in the World Rugby Women's Rankings following their 35-12 bonus point victory at Donnybrook yesterday. The girls in green now have 75.14 rating points and are seventh overall.
World Rugby Rankings: Scotland move up to fifth
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland’s first win over England in 10 years has seen them climb up to fifth in the World Rugby Rankings. The 25-13 victory continued their impressive form at Murrayfield – they have...
Sean O'Brien to miss Leinster clash with Scarlets
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbySean O'Brien has been ruled out of Leinster's Pro 14 match against the Scarlets in Wales on Saturday.
Former Ireland captain Jamie Heaslip retires from rugby union at 34
8 years ago by The GuardianNo8 retires due to medical advice after suffering back problems‘Time will get us all, but it has cornered me earlier than I hoped’The former Ireland captain Jamie Heaslip has announced his retirement...
Irish Rugby TV: We Showed Great Resilience - Griffin
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland captain Ciara Griffin was delighted with the resilience shown by her team as they ran in five tries to defeat Wales 35-12 in the Women's Six Nations Championship.
Griggs Hails Influence Of Briggs And Molloy After Five-Try Triumph
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland Women's head coach Adam Griggs reserved special praise for Niamh Briggs and Claire Molloy after the girls in green recorded a brilliant 35-12 bonus point win over Wales at Donnybrook yesterday.
Six Nations: talking points from the weekend's action
8 years ago by The GuardianScotland’s next task is to improve on the road, Wales show their worth with the ball and France still off the paceIt seems cruel that anyone in Scotland should have to talk about anything other than...
Joe Schmidt: Ireland will still have to ‘roll up sleeves’ to win Six Nations
8 years ago by The Guardian• Coach staying calm in face of expectation after weekend results• ‘We live in a bit of a bubble; the guys won’t get too excited’Suddenly this Six Nations is Ireland’s to lose. Take maximum...
