RaboDirect PRO12 Round 14 Previews After a round of games played in dreadful conditions during which yet another fixture fell foul of the weather, players and spectators alike must be hoping that Round 14 of the RaboDirect PRO12 fares better. The round kicks off with two games in the Irish capitals on Friday night, one […]
Ulster Rugby Squad Update Dan Tuohy Ulster lock, Dan Tuohy, had surgery in Belfast today to stabilise the fractured radius that he sustained playing for Ireland in the RBS 6 Nations game against Wales at the weekend. He is expected to be out of rugby for between 8 and 10 weeks. Darren Cave Darren Cave […]
IRB Establishes Expert Advisory Group to Tackle Concussion The International Rugby Board has underscored its commitment to driving and promoting best-practice concussion management, education, prevention and research with the establishment of a key independent advisory group comprising field experts. Leading concussion experts Professor Caroline Finch (Injury Prevention Researcher, Federation University Australia), Professor Bob Cantu (Neurosurgeon, […]
What a game! Belmont, Grosvenor v CIYMS, Crawford Cup say no more! Frenetic pace and energy just absolutely fronting up, going for the 50/50 balls. The Grosvenor boyz were not 100% sure what cup it was (management knew), it did’nt matter, they were there to win, absolutely brilliant game. WE got 600+ ACTION SHOTSSSSSSSSSSSS CLICK […]
The International Rugby Board has appointed an experienced squad of referees for the Rugby Sevens competition in the Commonwealth Games 2014 which will take place in Glasgow on July 26 and 27. All eight referees are veterans of the HSBC Sevens World Series (SWS) while five have also taken charge of matches in the Rugby […]
For the live stream which starts at 7.25 this evening CLICK HERE to watch it The Ireland Women’s team will play their first ever fixture at the Aviva Stadium when Italy come to play on Saturday 8th March. This game will kick-off approximately 40minutes after Ireland’s RBS 6 Nations clash against the Azzuri has concluded. […]
Four Ulster players have been named in the Ireland Women’s squad to play Wales in their second 6 Nations match at Asbourne RFC this Friday (kick off 7.30pm). Stacey-lea Kennedy will start at hooker, while Ulster backs Amy Davis, Grace Davitt and Ashleigh Baxter are named on the bench. Last week Ireland opened their campaign […]
LAND ROVER PROVIDES TRACTION FOR AFRICAN RUGBY WEDNESDAY, 05.FEB.2014 Combined press release from Land Rover SSA & Bhubesi Pride Foundation: In an exciting development for grass roots rugby in sub-Saharan Africa, Land Rover has partnered with Bhubesi Pride Foundation and will be providing the organisation with a fleet of three Land Rover Defenders. The burgeoning […]