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British & Irish Lions To Play Japan

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The British & Irish Lions will host a Test match against Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June 2021 for the Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup. The first-ever clash between the world’s greatest...

Leavy Steps Up Training As Leinster Confirm 16-Week Lay-Off For Larmour

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Robin McBryde provided injury updates on Ireland internationals Dan Leavy and Jordan Larmour when he spoke to the media on a video call from Leinster Rugby HQ on Monday. The province’s assistant...

Barbarians Call Up McFadden For England Game

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Fergus McFadden has been named in the Barbarians squad for Sunday’s Quilter Cup game against England at Twickenham (kick-off 2pm). It will be shown live on Sky Sports Arena and Sky Sports Mix. McFadden...

‘Competitive Edge’ Ensures Aki Has Plenty To Shout About

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

In the absence of spectators, Ireland centre Bundee Aki feels the players will need to create their own ‘atmosphere’ and ‘energy’ in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations match...

Ryan Expects Tough Challenge From Smith’s Azzurri

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

As the countdown continues to the resumption of the Guinness Six Nations, James Ryan insists Ireland cannot take the challenge of Italy for granted at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 3.30pm). Now...

Sexton: We’re Very Lucky To Keep Doing What We’re Doing

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton has said victory – rather than the manner of it – will be the main target when they finally return to action against Italy at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday (kick-off...

Captain’s Call: Johnny Sexton Press Conference

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

As Ireland intensify their preparations for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations restart against Italy at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 3.30pm), captain Johnny Sexton spoke to the media during today’s...

Ireland Squad Back On The Training Pitch Ahead Of Italy

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

With just four days to go until the Guinness Six Nations restart, Ireland were back on the training pitch at the IRFU High Performance Centre on Tuesday morning. Andy Farrell‘s squad stepped up their...

Stockdale Relishing Battle For Back-Three Places

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

It has been fascinating to track the progress of Nigel Carolan’s Ireland Under-20 squad since they reached the final of the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Manchester four years ago. Of the...

WATCH: Kolbe left hurting after barely legal tackle - but still scores

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

Brive winger Joris Jurand was fortunate not to be penalised for a questionable challenge on Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe in Saturday’s Top 14 clash.