Ireland XV to play Barbarians announced The Ireland Coaching Team have announced the team to take on the Barbarians at Thomond Park on Thursday evening. The side will be led by No.8 Jamie Heaslip and he is joined in the back-row by Ulster duo Chris Henry and Robbie Diack. The second-row sees Devin Toner team […]
Guinness PRO12 2015/16 Weekends of Fixtures Schedule Announced GUINNESS PRO12 fans will not have to wait until after the Rugby World Cup to get their fix of top club rugby action next year, with the 2015/16 season set to kick-off on weekend of September 4/5/6. After the opening two rounds of action, which precede the […]
Ireland Squad announced for Barbarians game The Ireland Coaching Team have named their squad for Thursday’s showdown against the Barbarians at Thomond Park. The Barbarians have assembled a stellar squad that includes the likes of Brad Thorn (New Zealand), Joe Rokocoko (New Zealand), David Smith (Toulon), George Smith (Australia) and Ruan Pienaar (South Africa). The […]
Ireland Men’s Sevens Squad and Structures Announced For immediate release: Tuesday 19 May 2015 Issue on behalf of Irish Rugby Football Union The Irish Rugby Football Union today announced details of the Ireland Men’s Sevens squad and structures as the Ireland Team begin the journey to a place on the World Rugby Seven’s World Series […]
Seabelo Senatla ended the season as top try scorer – Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima – Two South Africans and one Fijian nominated – Winner will be announced on 1 November A shortlist of three nominees – two South Africans and one Fijian – have been unveiled for the 2015 World Rugby Sevens Player […]
APPOINTMENTS TO IRELAND’S RWC 2023 BID BOARD ANNOUNCED For immediate release: Thursday 14 May 2015 Issue on behalf of Irish Rugby Football Union The Irish Rugby Football Union, the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive have announced today the appointment of a Chairman, Vice Chairman and a number of board members to the Oversight […]
On Saturday evening the Randalstown Rugby Club held their annual dinner and the awards ceremony which is an integral part of proceedings saw the following winners. 1st XV Player’s player of the year Ryan Bailie. Ryan has come into his own at outhalf this season and is a strong and reliable presence in the back […]
The Ireland U19 team to play France at Marcoussis on Saturday 4th April at 7-00pm has been announced. 1/Vahk Abdaladze Clontarf RFC 2/Jonny Malony Clongowes Wood College 3/Conor Kenny Garbally College 4/Michael Melia Terenure RFC 5/Hugh Sloan Queen’s University RFC 6/Greg Jones UCD RFC 7/Neil Reilly Clontarf RFC 8/Dan Trayers Cistercian College, Roscrea 9/John Poland […]
Round 21 Broadcasters Announced Broadcasters of Guinness PRO12 Round 21 Fixtures Friday May 8th Leinster v Benetton Treviso – 19.35pm. TG4 Ospreys v Glasgow Warriors – 19.35pm. BBC Wales Newport Gwent Dragons v Edinburgh – TBC. Not televised Saturday May 9th Ulster v Munster – 14.40pm. Sky Sports Zebre v Connacht – 18.30pm (17.30 UK […]
Ireland U19 Squad Announced for Marcoussis Double Header The Ireland U19 squad will play their French counterparts twice at FFR headquarters, Marcoussis on the Wednesday 1st and Saturday 4th April. The squad is coached by Peter Malone (Head Coach) and Kieran Campbell (Assistant Coach) and managed by Barney McGonigle. Ireland U19 Squad (sponsored by PwC) […]