IRISH RUGBY TEXT >> “With invitations to participate in this year’s Volkswagen Tag All-Ireland Championships sent to captains and assistant captains, places in each of the grades are being taken up as predicted. Already we see C Grade nearing completion, for example. Taking place at Old Belvedere RFC on Saturday, July 18th, 60 Volkswagen Tag […]
Ireland Under-20 team to play Scotland-Under 20 The Ireland Under-20 (Sponsored by PwC) to play Scotland Under-20 in their second round of the World Rugby Under-20 Championship has been named. Coach, Nigel Carolan has made four changes to the opening side that overcame Argentina 18-16 in their last outing. Ciaran Gaffney is named on the […]
U20 Championship to be broadcast to over 100 countries Tournament will be available in more than 160 million homes around the globe Tickets selling well as fans await future stars of world rugby One week to go until kick-off in ItalyWorld Rugby will broadcast this year’s U20 Championship to more than 100 countries around the […]
LONDON’S STORM WIN THE INAURGURAL BT WHEELCHAIR RUGBY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015 London Wheelchair Rugby Club Storm has won the BT Wheelchair Rugby National Championships at the Copper Box Arena in London’s Queen Elizabeth Park. The event was the first in a three year partnership between Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) and BT, a long-term supporter […]
BT National Championships bring competitive Wheelchair Rugby back to the Copper Box The BT Wheelchair Rugby National Championships 2015 will see Great Britain’s top teams compete across Cup and Shield competitions Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) is hosting its inaugural BT National Championship at the Copper Box Arena in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from […]
Ireland Squad for Round 3 of 2015 RBS 6 Nations Championships Ulster’s Roger Wilson and Munster’s Billy Holland have been added to the Ireland squad ahead of the game against England at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday 1st March. Forwards (19) Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster) Sean Cronin (St. Mary’s College/Leinster) Cian Healy (Clontarf/Leinster) Jamie Heaslip (Dublin […]
A good year for the sport with teams competing in the Irish Championships. The teams met up at Bangor’s Aurora Complex on Sat 13th of December for the final round of 2014. “So the Irish Club Championships 2014 came to a close at the weekend in Bangor, County Down. Ulster Barbarians beat Munster Crusaders in […]
Ireland Girls’ Sevens Squad for Underage European Championships Announced Squad includes Ballina sisters Mairead and Kayleigh Hopkins The Irish Rugby Football Union today announce the Girls’ Sevens squad to take part in the FIRA underage European Championships in Sweden from 12th – 15th September. The 12 strong squad includes seven girls from the Irish U18s […]
JWC2015 to take place in Lombardia and Emilia Romagna, Italy Lombardia and Emilia Romagna in Italy will provide the backdrop for the IRB Junior World Championship next year. Kicking off just months ahead of Rugby World Cup 2015, the future stars of world Rugby will be welcomed to Parma, Viadana, Calvisano, and Cremona. Matches will […]