European qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2015 got off to an electrifying start as Hungary defeated Bulgaria 28-23 in Kecskemét to open their FIRA-AER European Nations Cup account in style in front of a record crowd for a Rugby match in the country. The Hungarians kept their hopes of topping the ENC Division 2C standings […]
The Ulster Youth team and replacements to play Connacht at the Sportsground on Saturday has been named (kick off 2.00pm). (1-8): Luke Lewis (Ballynahinch), Adam McBurney (Randalstown), Bradley Young (Carrickfergus), Caleb Montgomery (Portadown), JJ Kane (Dungannon), Liam Gordon (Virginia), Josh Ferguson (Malone), Joe Cross (Randalstown, capt); 9-15): Conor Crilly (Randalstown), Lee Spence (Ballynahinch), Greg Wilson […]
Leinster vs Munster at AVIVA Stadium Referee: Leighton Hodges (Wales) Assistant referees: David Wilkinson (USRFR), Simon McDowell (USRFR) Television match official: Marshall Kilgore (USRFR) Assessor: Jack Sheehan (Ireland) For more information contact C. Logan (USRFR PRO) AT c_loganuk@yahoo.co.uk Or Referees Development officer David Wilkinson on Phone: 07799062813 Email: david.wilkinson@irfu.ie
Tonight at Ravenhill Ulster paid a fitting tribute to Nevin Spence, putting in a performance brimming with all of the centre’s trademark energy and commitment to defeat interprovincial rivals Connacht by 25 unanswered points and remain at the summit of the RaboDirect Pro12. A 10,000-plus crowd turned out for the Ulstermen’s first home game since […]
The race to secure a place at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 continues with the Asian Rugby Football Union (ARFU) Women’s Sevens Championship taking place in Pune, India, this weekend. Asia is one of the fastest-growing Rugby regions and the IOC’s decision to include Rugby Sevens in the Olympic Games programme from 2016 has opened […]
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Prop Declan Fitzpatrick has been withdrawn from the starting team for the RaboDirect PRO12 derby against Connacht after aggravating a medial ligament injury in training on Thursday morning. John Afoa will now start in Friday’s game, Ulster’s first outing at home since the tragic passing of Nevin Spence. The fixture will also see fellow international […]
Mark Anscombe has made five changes to the starting team for the RaboDirect PRO12 derby against Connacht at Ravenhill on Friday (kick off 7.05pm). It promises to be an emotional occasion as it will mark Ulster’s first home game since the tragic passing of Nevin Spence. The fixture will also see fellow international Tommy Bowe […]