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Ireland’s Rugby World Cup Welcome

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Rory Best and the Ireland Squad were welcomed to Japan and at an official Rugby World Cup ceremony in Chiba City, Tokyo Number 8 Jack Conan spoke to Irish Rugby TV about his delight at receiving his Rugby...

Ireland Welcomed To Rugby World Cup 2019

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The build up to Asia’s first Rugby World Cup took another exciting step on Friday as  Ireland’s official Team Welcome Ceremony took in Chiba City a week ahead of the tournament kick-off on 20...

WATCH: Rugby's most iconic, unforgettable tries

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

With the start of the Rugby World Cup in Japan now just a week away, anticipation and excitement about the latest instalment of the tournament is building.

Ireland Squad Photocall – Behind The Scenes

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Blue steel and possible try celebrations were the order of the day at the team hotel in Tokyo today. Take a look behind the scenes with Jordan Larmour, Bundee Aki and Andrew Porter. None of the lads were...

Munster Hand First Starts To Hodnett, Knox And McHenry

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

An extended Munster squad has been selected by head coach Johann van Graan for Friday night’s pre-season opener against London Irish at Irish Independent Park (kick-off 7.30pm). Tickets for the game...

Leinster Make Eight Changes For Northampton Match

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Hugo Keenan, the late try-scoring hero against Canada recently, is one of eight personnel changes for Leinster’s final pre-season match against Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens on Thursday...

Player Preview: Munster Women v Connacht Women

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Senior players from all four provinces are looking forward to the rematches in the IRFU Women’s Interprovincial Championship semi-finals on Saturday. Michelle Claffey and Beth Cregan shared their...

Crunch Clashes Await On Women’s Interpro Semi-Finals Day

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Eimear Considine, Nichola Fryday, Michelle Claffey and Beth Cregan attended a photocall earlier this week at St. Mary’s College RFC, the venue for Saturday’s eagerly-awaited IRFU Women’s...

Fryday: Win In Belfast Has Boosted Our Confidence

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Since taking up the sport as a second year student in UCD, Connacht captain Nichola Fryday has enjoyed a rapid rise through the ranks of Irish Women’s rugby. Having initially made waves in the Leinster...

Ireland Squad Touch Down In Tokyo

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad arrived in Tokyo today having flown on Aer Lingus ‘Green Spirit’ to London and then on to Haneda International Airport. #TeamOfUs A big step on the journey. Japan here we...