In what would turn out to be a nail biting clash between bitter rivals Brian O’Brien took just three minutes to open the scoring when he slipped in down the right hand side to put the visitors in front. Behind the posts Munster gathered themselves and came straight back at the champions elect when solid […]
Sunny summer weather, the perfect day to push hard and train for success. The coaching team headed up by Niall Malone had a training session on Saturday past as part of their preparations for the September Interpros. 40 players were there although a full squad of 65-70 is expected to pick two sides from who […]
The organisers of this event could not have picked a better day. The best sunny day for ages was the scene for a very high standard Tag tournament & BBQ! Running tag rugby in a different environment played on small qualifyer pitches then played on full half pitches for the semi’s and finals gave the […]
2011/12 Heineken Cup Fixtures Schedule – Pool 4 Sat 12 Nov: ULSTER v Clermont Auvergne (15.40, Ravenhill) Sat 19 Nov: Leicester v ULSTER (18.00, Welford Road) Fri 9 Dec: ULSTER v Aironi (19.30, Ravenhill) Sat 17 Dec: Aironi v ULSTER (14.30 local time, Stadio Luigi Zafanella) 13-15 Jan: ULSTER v Leicester (kick off TBC, Ravenhill) […]
RaboDirect PRO12 Fixture Weekends Announced Ulster will begin their campaign in the newly-launched RaboDirect PRO12 with a home tie against Glasgow Warriors on the first weekend in September. Brian McLaughlin’s side, who travel to Aironi in Round 2 the following week, will be determined to improve on last year’s play-off defeat. The competition will continue […]
Dublin businessman John Hussey created a piece of sporting history when he became the first member from St. Mary’s College RFC (founded 111 years ago) to be enrolled as the 124th President of the Irish Rugby Football Union, at the Union’s annual Council Meeting in the Aviva Stadium, today, July 22nd. He assumes the highest […]
The Irish Rugby Football Union are pleased to announce that Ireland Head Coach Declan Kidney and his assistant coaches Gert Smal, Les Kiss and Mark Tainton have all agreed new contract extensions. The current coaching team had been contracted up to the conclusion of the World Cup in October, but the decision of all four […]
As anticipation builds for the biggest sport event of 2011 to kick off, Rugby fans can temporarily soothe their excitement with this trailer. [youtube gJs_-xxgJPI] From HB Studios who are the creators behind Rugby 08 and International video game publishers, 505 Games, this first trailer shows all the heavy hitting action fans will experience from […]