Ireland Women’s Sevens captain Claire Molloy said, today (26 June), that her 12-woman squad are “ready and relishing” their Rugby World Cup Sevens challenge this weekend after completing their first training session in Moscow ahead of Saturday’s crucial games against South Africa, Australia and China. The squad, which contains several of Ireland’s Grand Slam winners, […]
On the eve of the first British & Irish Lions’ Test in Brisbane, Land Rover and rugby legends Lawrence Dallaglio, Will Greenwood and Phil Waugh gave unsuspecting fans a surprise they will never forget. As anticipation grew ahead of the first test, Lions and Australia fans were given the chance to discuss what makes The […]
It’s been a whirlwind few months for one of the most recognisable faces of Irish women’s rugby. Lynne Cantwell is already Ireland’s most-capped player in the 15-a-side game, and she has now started to make a real name for herself as a top quality Sevens player. Such has been their rapid progress this season, Ireland’s […]
The Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 in Moscow will be the most competitive in the tournament’s history, according to IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset. With 24 men’s teams and 16 women’s teams currently making their final preparations for this weekend’s action, Lapasset says Rugby Sevens players have never been so skilful, so fit or so good. […]