Although Jonny didnt get onto the field of play in Irelands disappointing 26-6 defeat to Scotland in Glasgow last Sunday he retains his place in the squad for this weekends trip to the Gnoll, Neath, to face a full Welsh side gearing up for their Four Nations debut next weekend. The game kicks off at […]
This weekend will see the commencement of the 2011/12 All Ireland Junior Cup, with Ulster clubs Academy, Coleraine, Cooke and Portadown all hosting southern opposition in Round 1. The competition has proved popular since its inception in 2006. Four of the previous winners have gone on to win promotion to the Ulster Bank League – […]
Ulster Rugby today announced that back row forward Chris Henry has signed a two year contract extension keeping him at the club until at least June 2014. The once-capped Ireland international joined Ulster on a development contract in 2006 before signing his first professional contract with the Province in 2007/08. [youtube 4pJ778Mrt98] Henry made 29 […]
Tir Chonaill Mini Blitz : The minis travelled in numbers to Letterkenny last Saturday morning to play Letterkenny and Inishowen. Despite the poor conditions, some excellent rugby was on view, with the U 8s and U 10s doing well despite missing several strong players. The Under 12s were happy to have some debutants in the […]
Tournament organiser Rugby New Zealand 2011 (RNZ 2011) today announced it had achieved its revenue target with two matches still to be played at the seventh Rugby World Cup. Revenue from ticket sales today surpassed the NZ$268.5 million target set by RNZ 2011 more than two years ago. RNZ 2011 Chairman Brian Roche said sales […]
Organisational culture and leadership performance could prove decisive in this weekend’s Rugby World Cup final, according to analysis from Towers Watson LONDON – Thursday 20 October, 2011 – The upcoming Rugby World Cup final will see a confident New Zealand side face a French team that has consistently overcome the odds to reach the final […]
With a punishing training schedule and six matches under their belts, the rest and recovery strategies of the French and New Zealand teams will be as crucial as their match play tactics in the Rugby World Cup final this Sunday. Innovative sports science technology developed at Loughborough University has been helping many of the All […]
In a preview of this Sunday’s Rugby World Cup Final, New Zealand took on France at a special sheep-herding competition between two of the finalists former players. New Zealand’s Andrew Mehrtens took to the field against former France captain Philippe Saint-Andre in an off-roading and sheep-herding contest. [youtube bUn1gxQbtvY]
Ulster Ravens coach Gary Longwell has named his starting XV and replacements to take on Leinster in this Friday’s Inter-provincial clash at Donnybrook (kick off 6pm). Callum Black will start in the front row alongside John Burns and Adam Macklin as he begins his return to action following a neck injury suffered in a friendly. […]