DONAGHADEE 29 BALLYMENA 25 Head Coach Graham Cloke used this Conference League game against Ballymena II to explore his options for the forthcoming Qualifying League campaign introducing debutants Matthew Kennedy, Chade Gelderman and Andy Jarvis to the side and resting a number of the most experienced 1st XV tyros from recent years. Combined with a […]
Fujitsu joins Rugby World Cup 2015 official sponsor family
Fujitsu joins Rugby World Cup 2015 official sponsor family World Rugby has announced the appointment of Fujitsu, a global leader in information and communication technology solutions, as an official sponsor of Rugby World Cup 2015. World Rugby Chief Executive Brett Gosper said: “We are delighted to be welcoming Fujitsu to Rugby World Cup 2015’s family […]
Heavy Ulster influence sees Ireland in good shape heading into World Cup
Heavy Ulster influence sees Ireland in good shape heading into World Cup As teams finalise their preparations for the Rugby World Cup, the focus is already on which nations will be battling it out in the latter stages of the tournament. While it has traditionally been the three southern hemisphere powerhouses – New Zealand, Australia […]
Argentina NAME RUGBY WORLD CUP SQUAD!
Argentina RWC 2015 squad: Forwards: Matias Alemanno, Marcos Ayerza, Agustin Creevy, Matias Diaz, Juan Fernandez Lobbe, Ramiro Herrera, Facundo Isa, Tomas Lavanini, Juan Manuel Leguizamon, Pablo Matera, Julian Montoya, Lucas Noguera Paz, Javier Ortega, Guido Petti, Leonardo Senatore, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro. Backs: Horacio Agulla, Marcelo Bosch, Santiago Cordero, Tomas Cubelli, Jeronimo De La Fuente, Lucas […]
FIJI NAME SQUAD FOR RWC 2015!
FIJI RWC 2015 SQUAD Forwards: Lee Roy Atalifo, Isei Colati, Campese Ma’afu, Peni Ravai, Manasa Saulo, Sunia Koto (vice-captain), Tuapati Talemaitoga, Viliame Veikoso, Tevita Cavubati, Leone Nakarawa, Api Ratuniyarawa, Nemia Soqeta, Masi Matadigo, Akapusi Qera (captain), Malakai Ravulo, Netani Talei, Dom Waqaniburotu, Peceli Yato. Backs: Nemia Kenatale, Nikola Matawalu,Henry Seniloli, Lepani Botia, Gabby Lovobalavu, Josh […]
Italy Name Rugby World Cup Squad
Italy’s Rugby World Cup 2015 squad: Forwards: Matias Aguero, Martin Castrogiovanni, Dario Chistolini, Lorenzo Cittadini, Michele Rizzo, Loenardo Ghiraldini, Andrea Manici, Valerio Bernabo, Josh Furno, Marco Fuser, Quintin Geldenhuys, Mauro Bergamasco, Francesco Minto, Sergio Parisse (captain), Samuela Vunisa, Alessandro Zanni, Backs: Edoardo Gori, Guglielmo Palazzani, Marcello Violi, Tommaso Allan, Carlo Canna, Tommaso Benvenuti, Michele Campagnaro, […]
Canada name Rugby World Cup squad 2015
Canada’s Rugby World Cup 2015 squad: Tyler Ardron (capt.), Ray Barkwill, Brett Beukeboom, Nick Blevins, Connor Braid, Hubert Buydens, Aaron Carpenter, Jamie Cudmore, Nanyak Dala, Matt Evans, Kyle Gilmour, Jeff Hassler, Ciaran Hearn, Nathan Hirayama, Harry Jones, Phil Mack, Jamie Mackenzie, Phil Mackenzie, Jason Marshall, Gordon McRorie, John Moonlight, Evan Olmstead, Benoit Piffero, Djustice Sears-Duru, […]
All Blacks squad named for Rugby World Cup
NEW ZEALAND RWC 2015 SQUAD Forwards: Dane Coles, Keven Mealamu, Codie Taylor, Wyatt Crockett, Charlie Faumuina, Ben Franks, Owen Franks, Tony Woodcock, Brodie Retallick, Luke Romano, Samuel Whitelock, Sam Cane, Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw (captain), Liam Messam, Kieran Read, Victor Vito. Backs: Tawera Kerr–Barlow, TJ Perenara, Aaron Smith, Beauden Barrett, Daniel Carter, Colin Slade, Malakai […]
Uruguay name Rugby World Cup Squad 2015 in Sept starting on the 18th of the month!
Uruguay RWC 2015 squad Forwards: Alejo Corral, Carlos Arboleya, Mateo Sanguinetti, Mario Sagario, Oscar Duran, Nicolas Klappenbach, German Kessler, Santiago Vilaseca, Jorge Zerbino, Mathias Palomeque, Franco Lamanna, Juan Manuel Gaminara, Diego Magno, Alejandro Nieto, Juan de Freitas, Agustin Alonso, Fernando Bascou, Matias Beer. Backs: Agustin Ormaechea, Alejo Duran, Felipe Berchesi, Manuel Blengio, Andres Vilaseca, Joaquin […]
UPDATE The United Irish Bid for Rugby World Cup 2023
The story fully emerged in March 2013 with an article called Campaign: Ireland can host Rugby World Cup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (CLICK HERE for that story)…… followed in December 2014 with the official unveiling of the Irish bid @ The Royal School Armagh (CLICK HERE for that story) Its a massive opportunity for our country and everyone is […]