*Update* – IRFU Recommendations To Clubs On Updated Government Guidelines
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsOn August 18th, the Government of Ireland announced new public health measures in response to a recent surge in cases of COVID-19. The IRFU issued recommendations to clubs on August 19th to allow clubs...
Irish Rugby United In Support For #RugbyAgainstRacism
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAhead of the resumption of professional rugby this weekend Irish Rugby – the IRFU, Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster Rugby – and Rugby Players Ireland wish to underline our on-going commitment...
Andrew Brace on Duty for Leinster Munster Guinness PRO14 Return
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAs the Guinness PRO14 returns this weekend with all four provinces featuring at the Aviva Stadium the IRFU’s panel of top referees will get their first outing in almost five months. Andrew Brace has...
Fans have to wait a little longer for that epic North vs South clash to actually take place
5 years ago by Rugby DumpThe much anticipated North v South match that was set to take place in Auckland on 29 August has been postponed for a week, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has now announced.
It’s Back To Business For Robbie Henshaw After Family Time
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLife in Lockdown brought Robbie Henshaw back to his roots. Having left home in his late teens to move to Galway and pursue a professional career with Connacht, it had been quite some time since the Ireland...
Future All Blacks? Here are the standout stars of Super Rugby Aotearoa
5 years ago by Rugby DumpIt goes without saying that Super Rugby Aotearoa went down as a big success, not just for post-COVID sporting activities, but also for New Zealand to showcase some of the rising stars of its franchises....
All the biggest hits and brutal carries from New Zealand's impactful Super Rugby competition
5 years ago by Rugby DumpNew Zealand's Super Rugby Aotearoa was a huge success by all accounts, being the first tournament - and indeed sport - to resume with play in front of packed crowds during the COVID-19 pandemic. And with...
Bundee Aki Refocused And Refreshed Ahead Of Connacht Milestone
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIt comes as little surprise to hear Bundee Aki made the most of the Lockdown period, using the time away from a structured rugby schedule to rest the body and come back as fit as ever. Connacht Head Coach...
Canterbury Unveils New Ireland Rugby Home and Alternate Jersey
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsWomen’s Replica Jersey Launching October 2020 Intersport Elverys Partner with Irish Youth Foundation Canterbury, the official kit partner to Irish Rugby, has revealed the new Ireland Rugby Home and...
Melani Nanai suspended for the challenge that gave Jonny May a concussion and sprained neck
5 years ago by Rugby DumpWorcester Warriors back Melani Nanai has been suspended following the red card he received for a dangerous tackle against Gloucester at the weekend.
