You too can give your home or property’s ‘Kerb Appeal’ a boost in 2013 with these 5 handy tips 1. ‘Kerb Appeal’ – Good design adds value Soften the façade by introducing warmth to the scene by using natural materials and simple planting. Introduce a high quality platform or stepped access into the […]
IRB Laws and Rugby Ready Websites See Unprecedented Visitor Numbers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
– Over 1.6 million visits to www.irblaws.com – Almost 900,000 visits to Rugby Ready online resource – Statistics reflect strong interest and growth of the Game in emerging nations New figures from the International Rugby Board show that over one million people around the world have now accessed the official site to view the Laws […]
Rugby Pioneer Hamersley Inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame
The late Alfred St. George Hamersley, one of Rugby’s first internationals, has been inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame. IRB Chief Executive Brett Gosper made the presentation of the IRB Hall of Fame cap and pin to Marlborough College (England), where Hamersley was educated and first played ‘football’ under the interpretation of Rugby School […]
Schedule Announced for Round Two of Women’s Sevens World Series
The International Rugby Board has announced the match schedule for the eagerly anticipated second round of the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series, the USA Women’s Rugby Sevens in Houston, USA. Twelve international sides from six continents will compete at the BBVA Compass Stadium on 1-2 February, with tournament hosts USA facing a mouth-watering clash with […]
Banbridge RFC Notes: Veteran Dodds guides Seconds to victory + News From Across The Club + I Xv v Corinthians – No Lunch Tickets Left!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pictured: The P7 Team who played Malone at Ravenhill last Friday night. Well Done !! BANBRIDGE 2NDs 17 City of Derry 2nds 0 After a disappointing performance two weeks ago against Malone, Bann Seconds were back in 2nd XV league action against City of Derry 2s on Saturday. A bit of a reshuffle saw Adam […]
Qualifying Race Sharpens Focus for HSBC Sevens World Series Teams – The HSBC Sevens World Series trophy
– Promotion/relegation battle heightens World Series intensity – Every point crucial at upcoming rounds in Wellington and Las Vegas – Hong Kong to host biggest ever 28-team Sevens event including core team pre-qualifier – London to host qualifying finale for core team status The HSBC Sevens World Series is due to get back underway in […]
Two Weeks to go Until Women’s Rugby Series Sevens in the USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
– Houston to host round two of IRB Women’s Sevens World Series – Remaining rounds to take place in China and Netherlands – Some tickets still available online Following a dramatic and successful start to the inaugural IRB Women’s Sevens World Series in Dubai late last year, round two is just two weeks away with […]
Heineken Cup & Amlin Super Sunday to map our road to Dublin 2013: 14 Clubs Still In For Qualification!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As another dramatic conclusion to the Heineken Cup pool stage approaches, as many as 14 clubs remain in contention for a place in the knockout stage of the world’s most competitive club rugby tournament. See attached the 14 clubs ranked in order of current standings Tensions are bound to be as high right until the […]
Ireland Rugby Mens’ and O2 Ireland Wolfhounds Training Squad Announced: LIVE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ulster Have 11!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rory Best, Darren Cave, Tom Court, Declan Fitzpatrick, Craig Gilroy, Iain Henderson, Chris Henry, Paddy Jackson, Paul Marshall, Lewis Stevenson & Andrew Trimble with Dan Tuohy, Luke Marshall, Stephen Ferris & Tommy Bowe Unavailable Due To Injury!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
An enlarged 39 man squad containing six uncapped players was announced today by the Ireland management as part of the preparations for the upcoming O2 Ireland Wolfhounds game and the opening game of the RBS 6 Nations Championship against Wales. The senior Ireland national coaching team will be taking charge of that Wolfhounds side which […]