Delegates from the International Rugby Board were among officials representing 28 federations participating in the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) London Olympic Games review meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland this week. With the Rio 2016 cycle well and truly underway and Rugby Sevens set to make its debut in four years time, the highly-constructive […]
The first ever, free to join, Lions Wine Club (www.lionswineclub.com) has now launched, brought to you by FirstCape, the number one South African wine, in association with The British & Irish Lions. The Lions Wine Club will bring members everything from the latest exclusive insider info on past and future British & Irish Lions Tours, […]
[youtube 29E-0Vojh8E] Ulster Ravens XV & replacements to face Bridgend Ravens, British & Irish Cup, Saturday 13th October, Deramore Park, Belfast (2.30pm): (15-9): Peter Nelson; Adam D’Arcy, Ricky Andrew, Stuart Olding, Chris Cochrane; Niall O’Connor, Blane McIlroy; (1-8): Richard Lutton, Niall Annett, Conor Carey, Alan O’Connor, Neil McComb (capt), Conor Joyce, Ali Birch, Roger Wilson; […]
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW! GOLD COAST SEVENS – We have all the action and reaction from Australia and the first round of the HSBC Sevens World Series. DAN NORTON & MAT TURNER – We go behind the scenes with the England Sevens duo. RODRIGO RONCERO – The Argentina great looks back over his international […]
The Ireland captain for next year’s Rugby League World Cup has been named – with current skipper Liam Finn being handed the huge responsibility on the back of his impressive leadership of the squad so far. Coach Mark Aston has confirmed half back Finn, who was named Player of the Year in the English Championship […]
The Ireland rugby league team has arrived in Belfast ahead of Saturdays’ mouth-watering clash with England Knights – with the classic fixture set to be the first rugby league international in the city for twelve years when it kicks off at Deramore Park at 6pm on October 20. The Wolfhounds warmed up for their biggest […]
Nick Williams and Ruan Pienaar have been included in Ulster’s starting line up for Friday’s Heineken Cup Pool 4 match against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium (kick off 8.00pm). Stephen Ferris has failed to recover from a back injury so impressive youngster Iain Henderson retains his place at blindside flanker, as Mark Anscombe made just […]
Please see below details of three citings arising from Round 1 of the Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup. Note that under the new IRB Regulation 17, a cited player is not eligible to play until the disciplinary process is concluded. CORRECTION: Andy Hazell Red Card Hearing date is Thursday, 25 October 2012. TOMMY SEYMOUR […]