LUMOBACK – Improve your posture and think straight in 2014 In this age of technology, everyone spends too much time sitting in front of the TV or at a computer screen. Slouching in an armchair or over a keyboard increases stress to the discs in the back and neck resulting in symptoms such as muscle […]
The International Rugby Board has announced that the Argentina Pampas will participate in a new-look IRB Pacific Rugby Cup in 2014. For the first time the tournament will be hosted entirely in Australia and will be organised by the IRB in partnership with the Australian Rugby Union. The key development tournament which is funded through […]
The International Rugby Board has announced details of the tender process for hosting the flagship Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 and IRB Sevens World Series rounds from 2015/16. With interest expected to be unprecedented as Sevens continues to break into new markets and attract record attendance and viewing figures, member unions have been given until […]
Major Initiative Launched to Boost Rugby Growth in Europe The IRB has partnered with FIRA-AER and the RFU to deliver a ground-breaking project that will drive Rugby growth in 17 European national Unions ahead of Rugby World Cup 2015. A key component of the IRB’s IMPACT Beyond 2015 programme, the Unity Project will see two […]
Alpinestars: The Qualifier Rain Jacket As the world’s leader in high performance motorsports apparel, Alpinestars protect motorsports athletes and their crews the world over. For the first time ever, they have made available the very protective clothing the crews wear to the public. The Global Sportswear Collection showcases the brand’s technical expertise and notorious attention […]
Replacement scrum half Dave Shanahan scored a late try to give the Ravens a dramatic 27 points to 23 win over the Cornish Pirates in an action packed game at Deramore. The Pirates arrived in Belfast having won all five games in the pool and had picked up four bonus points to guarantee their place […]
Heineken Cup pool attendance record smashed New attendance record as European quarter-final qualification goes down to the wire again CLICK HERE for 27 page review Once again, the Heineken Cup qualification combinations and permutations went right down to the wire with the top four seedings for the quarter-finals of Europe’s premier club tournament only confirmed […]
THE PRESIDENT COMES TO ARMAGH Saturday afternoon sees the President of the Irish Rugby Football Union, Pat Fitzgerald, attend the pre-match lunch prior to the All-Ireland league fixture with Boyne RFC. Kildare born Pat is the current president and hails from Longford RFC where he had a distinguished playing career as a scrum-half/centre. He has […]