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5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Michelle Claffey continues our look ahead to the start of the Energia Women’s Community Series on IrishRugby.ie. As she says herself, the Leinster and Ireland centre has spent 10 years at Blackrock...

Elia Elia red card marred Chris Robshaw's final home game

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

Chris Robshaw's final match at Twickenham Stoop was marred by a sending off and late try that saw Harlequins fall 32-23 to Wasps in the Gallagher Premiership. The tackle added to the pressure for Harlequins...

Ulster Rugby To Trial Safe Return Of Supporters

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster Rugby will welcome 600 supporters to the 18,211-seater Kingspan Stadium on Friday night for the first game of the 2020/21 Guinness PRO14 season. The trial to reintroduce supporters and other valued...

Rob Kearney heads Down Under to take up contract in Australia

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

Ireland’s most decorated player Rob Kearney has joined Australian club Western Force on a one-year contract. Full-back Kearney, who made 95 appearances for his country, moves to Perth having recently...

‘We’re Looking To Regain Control And Finish On A Positive Note’

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The schedule may have changed, but the ambition remains the same for the Ireland Women’s squad as they sharpen their focus on a busy Autumn schedule. Adam Griggs‘ side are currently knee-deep...

‘Club To Me Means That Safe Place’ – Energia Community Series Preview

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ahead of the start of the Energia Women’s Community Series this Saturday, IrishRugby.ie has been some high profile players what club rugby means to them. First up is the one and only Ciara Griffin....

Energia Community Series This Week

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

With Round One of the Energia Men’s Community Series complete, attention this week switches to the start of the women’s competition. There are a number of new teams in the mix and plenty to...

That time Aled Brew absolutely monstered a French scrum half

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

Scarlets announced today that they have signed former Wales winger Aled Brew as short-term injury cover. The 34-year-old has already had spells at the Ospreys, Cardiff Blues and Dragons. 

Nigel Owens gets slightly mixed reviews for enforcing the five second law

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

Referee Nigel Owens has received many plaudits after some of the decisions he made in Racing 92’s Heineken Champions Cup semi-final victory over Saracens on Saturday.

7s flyer burns everyone to score epic 85-metre try for Bulls

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

After a six-month hiatus, Super Rugby returned to South Africa over the weekend in the form of a pre-season Super Fan Saturday. Jake White's Bulls opened his tenure with a dominant 49-28 win over the Sharks...