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‘It Was A Privilege’ – Barry Daly Calls Time On Rugby Career

Today at 14:56 - After 36 appearances and 19 tries for Leinster Rugby, winger Barry Daly has announced his retirement from the game to pursue further education. The 27-year-old has stepped away from the game after two injury-hampered years during which he was sidelined by significant knee problems. Daly, who a...

What kind of shape are Andy Farrell's Ireland in as they look towards next season?

04/07/2020 08:00 - Ireland were due to face Australia in Brisbane today....

City Of Armagh Seek Assistant Senior Coach For Energia All-Ireland League

03/07/2020 20:11 - City of Armagh RFC are looking to expand their Senior Coaching Panel by appointing an Assistant Senior Coach. The club currently fields four senior sides with the 1st XV competing in Division 1B of the Energia All Ireland League Division 1B. There is also a thriving youth and mini section within...

My Set of Six: with Warrington forward Joe Philbin featuring Great Britain debut & Ben Westwood

03/07/2020 15:19 - Great Britain and Warrington forward Joe Philbin is our latest guest on My Set of Six. [Read more...]...

Connacht Announce Loan Signing Of Wootton From Munster

03/07/2020 14:17 - Connacht Rugby have confirmed that Alex Wootton has joined the province on a loan deal from Munster until the end of the 2020/21 season. Wootton first made his Munster debut in September 2016 and has gone on to make 39 appearances for the province, scoring 13 tries in the process. The 25-year-...

Stockdale ready to fight for Ireland place as Lowe extends Leinster stay

02/07/2020 17:57 - Kiwi winger Lowe has been hugely impressive for Leinster since joining from the Chiefs in 2017...

IRFU Resources Available to Schools Considering a Return to Rugby

02/07/2020 17:32 - A safe return to education is the paramount concern for school administrators at present. IRFU provide guidance to schools considering a return to training ahead of the new acadmenic year....

Quiz: Name Every Member Of Ireland’s 2011 Rugby World Cup Squad

02/07/2020 14:08 - In our latest rugby quiz, we are asking you to name every member of Ireland's 30-man squad named for the Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand. It was a memorable tournament for Declan Kidney's men, winning all four of their pool games against the United States, Russia, Italy, and a very memorable victory over Australia. Those wins saw them top the pool and sail into the quarter-finals where they fa...

Jacob Stockdale Excited At The Prospect Of Increased Competition

02/07/2020 13:34 - Jacob Stockdale is relishing the prospect of increased competition within the Ireland setup. Earlier this week it was announced that James Lowe has signed with Leinster for a further three seasons meaning the New Zealand native will be eligible for Ireland selection in the near future. Since joining the eastern province in 2017, Lowe has become a fan favourite among the Leinster support and has sc...

Jacob Stockdale Excited At The Prospect Of Increased Competition

02/07/2020 13:34 - Jacob Stockdale is relishing the prospect of increased competition within the Ireland setup. Earlier this week it was announced that James Lowe has signed with Leinster for a further three seasons meaning the New Zealand native will be eligible for Ireland selection in the near future. Since joining the eastern province in 2017, Lowe has become a fan favourite among the Leinster support and has sc...