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RWC 2019 head injury forces Argentina prop Juan Figallo to retire

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

Saracens and Argentina prop Juan Figallo has been forced to retire from rugby on medical advice at the age of 32 due to a head injury.

Guinness Series 2020: Ireland v Wales Match Centre

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

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#PositiveEnergy: ‘Call A Mate’ Kicks Off For Clubs

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

UCC RFC are encouraging people to use rugby as a reason for people to stay connected during the current lockdown.  Their ‘Call A Mate’ campaign is about picking up the phone this Friday to call someone...

Coach will continue to allow his players to smash him after viral video proved a hit

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

England defence coach John Mitchell has said that he will continue dressing up as the opposition as Georgia enter the sights of Eddie Jones’ Six Nations champions.

Farrell Ready To Hit The Ground Running With Henshaw

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Nine years after they last started together in an Irish team, Chris Farrell and Robbie Henshaw are Ireland’s centres of choice for Friday’s showdown with Wales at the Aviva Stadium. Back in...

O’Mahony: The New Guys Are Hungry To Learn And Get Stuck In

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Flanker Peter O’Mahony is hoping to be back with a bang this Friday night when he makes his first international start since February. Following appearances off the bench against Italy and France,...

All Blacks prop out for season following thumping tackle

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi won't play again through the Tri-Nations after being suspended for three matches for a high tackle that saw him sent off in their clash with the Wallabies.

Farrell Wants Players To Grasp Opportunity ‘With Both Hands’

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is excited by the potential of the 34-man squad he has selected for the Guinness Series and Autumn Nations Cup campaign. For Friday’s opening fixture at home to Wales...

The highs and lows of Yoann Huget after he announced his retirement

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

This week, French international winger Yoann Huget announced his retirement from the game at the age of 33. He will see out the remainder of the season with club Toulouse before hanging up the boots.

Kiwi James Lowe can bring 'extra dimension' to Ireland according to Farrell

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

Andy Farrell has backed Test debutant James Lowe to provide an “extra dimension” for Ireland going into the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup. New Zealand-born Lowe will be thrust into Friday evening’s...