Congratulations to Lauren and Eliza! Having watched Cooke win the Carrick Sevens tournament, the commitment and professional approach of the squad, who battled against tough competition to emerged victorious was outstanding to watch and we are delighted that 2 of the squad have made the Irish Team. The preparations for the Wolrd Cup in England […]
This week rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll and his father Frank lined out to launch the Gillette Father’s Day campaign in association with the Irish Cancer Society and Tesco. The Gillette Father’s Day campaign aims to raise both awareness and funds for prostate cancer in Ireland. 10 cent from every product in the Gillette male range […]
Following a report in South African Newspaper, The Sunday Tribune, in which Springbok Coach Peter de Villiers confirmed Ruan Pienaar’s move to Northern Ireland, Ulster are delighted to announce that Ruan will join Ulster Rugby on a two year contract. Negotiations for his release are still ongoing with his Province, The Sharks. Having made his […]
Flanker Stephan Ferris will face a late fitness test ahead of Ireland’s crunch game in Paris this weekend. The Ulsterman missed his side’s opening match against the Italians with a knee injury but should be passed fit for Saturday. This will come as something of a relief to Ulster – a club with a proud […]
Ireland Women 6 tries – 0 Scotland Women Despite the overnight snow and icy conditions, the Irish and Scottish Women’s teams completed their weekend training camps on Sunday afternoon with a friendly match played on a very snowy pitch at Belfast Harlequins. Both teams had spent the weekend preparing for Sunday’s game, with the Irish […]
Darren Cave scored two tries as Ireland A cruised to victory over Tonga at Ravenhill on Friday night. Brett Wilkinson, Andrew Trimble and Cave went over in the first half but Tonga stayed in touch with tries from Vungakoto Lilo and Hufanga. The hosts led 21-14 at the break and surged clear in the second […]
A try to Irish captain Brian O’Driscoll, playing in his 100th Test match, with the final move of the match, saw an historic victory to the Qantas Wallabies snatched away as they drew 20-all with Ireland at Croke Park on Sunday. A try from Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom with 18 minutes to go looked to […]