Tim Visser followed up his inclusion in the RaboDirect PRO12 Dream Team by being named as winner of the tournament’s ‘Players’ Player of the Year’ award at the annual presentation evening at the Hilton Hotel, Cardiff last night (Sunday, 6 May). His graduation from the ‘Young Player of the Year’ award winner in 2010 to […]
RABODIRECT PRO12 DREAM TEAM 2011/2012:
Edinburgh Rugby’s ‘Flying Dutchman’ Tim Visser has winged his way into the RaboDirect PRO12 Dream Team for the third year in a row. Visser, who qualifies to play for Scotland this summer, is once again the leading try scorer in the RaboDirect PRO12 and has bagged 36 tries in 56 appearances for Edinburgh up to […]
RaboDirect PRO12 today confirmed the dates and kick off times for the RaboDirect PRO12 Play-Offs!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Top seeded Leinster will play the fourth seeded team on Saturday May 12th at 19.35pm in the RDS. The fourth seeded team will be confirmed after Round 22 of the RaboDirect PRO12, on Saturday May 5th. The other Play-off between second and third placed seeds will take place on Friday May 11th at 19.35pm. Venue […]
HEINEKEN CUP RUGBY NEWSWIRE ISSUE 13: Ulster Rugby: Their final outing before heading to Limerick next month will be another ‘Italian Job’ at Ravenhill on Friday night when they host Aironi Rugby. ♫ ♪ “This is a………….
Ulster welcomed back skipper Johann Muller for the first time since Round 6 of the Heineken Cup in last weekend’s hard earned victory over Benetton Treviso. Their final outing before heading south to Limerick next month will be another ‘Italian Job’ at Ravenhill on Friday night when they host Aironi Rugby. [youtube FPL9_iGBWgI] Four of […]
Ulster Rugby squad ahead of Treviso trip:
Brian McLaughlin has named a 32 man squad as Ulster return to action on Saturday against Treviso in the RaboDirect PRO12 (Stadio Monigo, kick off 3.15pm GMT). After a two week break, McLaughlin is able to recall Darren Cave and captain Johann Muller to the squad after theymissed a series of games through injury. Cave […]
Lions Rugby Travel – Official 2013 Lions Tour Packages on sale 12th March 2012
Fans wanting to follow the British & Irish Lions Tour to Hong Kong and Australia in June and July 2013 can buy official ticket, travel and accommodation packages from Monday 12 March 2012 through the official travel company – Lions Rugby Travel. Prices start from £2,199. Main image caption: (L to R), British & Irish […]
Wannenburg returns to boost Ulster
Pedrie Wannenburg has returned to the Ulster squad ahead of Ulster’s must-win RaboDirect PRO12 game against Ospreys at Ravenhill on Friday (kick off 7.05pm). The South African has recovered from a foot injury which has kept him out for over a month. There is no place in Brian McLaughlin’s 30 man panel for injured captain […]
Ireland Rugby Under-20 Team (sponsored by PwC) to Play France Rugby Under-20 – NAMED!!!!!
Many Thanks TO Greers Of Antrim Volvo Dealership For Sponsoring This Section Click Here The Ireland Under 20 team (sponsored by PwC) has been named for their second clash of the RBS 6 Under 20 Nations Championship. The side will take on their French counterparts on Saturday afternoon in Stade Des Alpes, Grenoble. Coach Mike […]
HSBC SEVENS AROUND THE WORLD – ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND STIR IT UP AHEAD OF CALCUTTA CUP CLASH
HERTZ SEVENS, FOURTH ROUND OF THE HSBC SEVENS WORLD SERIES Ahead of the fourth round of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Wellington, New Zealand, players from the England and Scotland national Sevens teams were able to stir up the rivalry between the two nations ahead of the eagerly anticipated Calcutta Cup clash this weekend, […]
HEINEKEN CUP NEWSWIRE ISSUE 11: SCOTTISH FIRST IN HEADY QUARTER-FINAL MIX + 22 Page Pullout Supplement With All The Stats
Five nations will contest the Heineken Cup quarter-finals in April for the first time since the 2003/04 tournament – and for only the second time in the 17 seasons of elite European club rugby. On a drama-packed final weekend of make-or-break Pool stage matches Edinburgh Rugby became the first Scottish club to claim Pool honours […]