The International Rugby Board has reaffirmed its commitment to address public criticism of match officials by team management and players at international level. Chairman Bernard Lapasset issued a letter to Unions reminding them of their responsibility to uphold the sport’s values of discipline, integrity and respect when it comes to comments on match official performance. […]
Ahead of the defence of their RBS 6 Nations and Grand Slam titles the Irish Rugby Football Union today (30th Jan) announced a new three year jersey partnership between its Women’s Senior XV team and Aon, the world’s leading advisor on risk management and human resource consulting. The sponsorship, which is the first of its […]
Budweiser representative Rod McCrory (front) from Tennent’s NI, with Belfast Trojan players (from left) Christophe Perret , Chariman Barry Kiel, and Mark McGrath, at the team’s new home grounds at Belfast Harlequins Sports Arena. The Belfast Trojans American Football team has kicked off the New Year with Budweiser coming on board as the new team […]
Already we near the time of year when not only does the RBS Six Nations Championship kick off, but also the opening day of registrations for IRFU Volkswagen Tag. IRFU Volkswagen Tag launched registrations online on www.irfutag.ie, with a wide array of quality host clubs including new venues in Belfast, Cork, Limerick and Waterford for […]
The PwC Ireland U20 squad to face Scotland at Dubarry Park on Friday night has been announced by coach Mike Ruddock. The team contains the two players from the extended squad who gained U20 6 Nations experience last year – prop Peter Dooley (Lansdowne FC) and flanker Peadar Timmins (UCD). UCD openside Dan Leavy will […]
Hannah Casey to make debut in Women’s 6 Nations Opener Saracens’ Hannah Casey is set to make her Ireland debut against Scotland as Philip Doyle’s charges open their Championship title defense. Ireland host Scotland at Ashbourne RFC on Friday 31st January with a 7.30pm kick-off. There is a familiar feel to the selection to face […]