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 […]
Compilation of finals week clips including the dance floor at The Arthur Cox Awards night + tagger finalsists BT comment, angry Pirates & others – this weekend is Cooke Tag Tournament and then 6th August sees the Action Cancer Tag Tournament all great momentum towards the ALL IRELAND finals which we will be attending. [youtube […]
In advance of the Irish squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup being announced, two Perennial stalwarts have confirmed they are hanging up their boots. Ashley Armstrong and John Mercer’s bodily parts (hips and knees respectively) have finally given up and they were unable to lace their boots this season. Ashley a former Bangor and Ulster provincial player, […]
Enniskillen ladies are starting into their new season and looking to recruit new players. No previous experience is needed and people of all ages are welcome. The ladies have also planned a fundraising bake sale for Saturday 23rd July to help funding raising for club. It will be located at the diamond in Enniskillen town […]
Recently we sent you an invitation to participate in our supporters survey, to find out the views of those who have previously been to Ireland international rugby matches as well as people who might be interested in attending internationals in the future. If you have participated already, thank you for your time and opinions, we […]