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McIlroy To Make First Ulster Start

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Under-20 international Ethan McIlroy will step up for his first senior start when Ulster face Zebre at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on Monday (kick-off 7pm local time/6pm Irish time). Head coach Dan...

Connacht Fall To Scarlets Defeat

5 years ago by Connaght Domestic Rugby

By John O’Sullivan   Connacht 14-20 Scarlets   Connacht fell to a narrow defeat in their GuinnessPRO14 conference B clash with the Scarlets at the Sportsground.   Despite scoring two tries,...

Disappointing Return For Connacht Against Three-Try Scarlets

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Scarlets’ swashbuckling attack earned them a 20-14 Guinness PRO14 win over Connacht in heavy wind and rain at the Sportsground. Ryan Conbeer made it three tries in two games with a well-taken...

England had 'point to prove' beating Georgia says Eddie Jones

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Jamie George scored a hat-trick of tries in a one-sided win at Twickenham

Ryan ‘Delighted’ To Step Up As On-Field Captain

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

On a night that saw a number of players adapting to roles at short notice, James Ryan relished the opportunity to become Ireland’s stand-in captain against Wales at the Aviva Stadium. With skipper...

Fryday – Ireland Women To Come Back Stronger In 2021

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Nichola Fryday says adaptability and positivity underpin the approach to Ireland Women’s training across November and December. The squad will gather for a series of camps in the coming weeks as the...

O’Donoghue To Lead Munster Against Ospreys

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Following last week’s postponement, Munster return to Guinness PRO14 action against the Ospreys at Thomond Park on Sunday (kick-off 2.45pm). There are five changes to the side that defeated the Dragons...

Creating Opportunities for Talent to Flourish

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

In 2014 the IRFU and the provinces began the process of reframing the elite player pathway with the aim of fast-tracking talent into the senior professional ranks and thereby create greater competition...

Murray Enjoys Cameo Role As Ireland Return To Winning Ways

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

It was not at all what he had expected in the advance of the game, but Conor Murray did enjoy his brief run-out at out-half in Ireland’s 32-9 Guinness Series win over Wales. Following the injuries...

‘We Had Much Better Intent All Round’ – Sexton

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Despite his frustration at coming off injured, Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton was thrilled to see the team bounce back to winning ways with a 32-9 Guinness Series victory over Wales. Last night’s...