Ulster out-half Paddy Jackson has been ruled out of Ireland’s two Test tour of Argentina in June due to a stress fracture in his lower back. The injury will require rest and recuperation for Paddy to start next season fully fit. Ian Madigan has been confirmed as his replacement on the tour.
The Irish Rugby Football Union today announced ticket prices for the GUINNESS Series 2014 and a priority window for Supporters Club members will open on June 3rd. Tickets will go on general sale on June 5th. The 2014 Guinness Series gets underway with the visit of world number two South Africa on Saturday 8th November. […]
IRB Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Rugby World Cup The International Rugby Board has reaffirmed its commitment to growing the Women’s Rugby World Cup brand with the approval of a three-point plan to ensure the flagship event continues to grow and inspire the next generation of female players. The approval of the plan by the IRB […]
Ireland Squad announced for Summer Tour of Argentina The Ireland coaching team have named a 30 player squad for the two Test tour of Argentina in June. The squad will fly to Buenos Aires on Sunday 1st June the day after the Rabodirect Pro 12 final between Leinster and Glasgow Warriors. The squad which is […]
WHEELCHAIR RUGBY TO BRING BALLS TO THE BALLROOM! Irish Wheelchair Rugby is proud to announce an upcoming International Test Match against Wales on Saturday night 7th June in the unusual surrounds of a hotel ballroom. The fixture has served up some of the most spectacular rugby in recent years and to capture the imagination and […]
The Ireland Women’s Sevens squad to participate in the Amsterdam Rugby Sevens event, this Friday 16th May and Saturday 17th May has been named. The Amsterdam Sevens tournament is the fifth and final round of the IRB world Sevens Circuit this season. Speaking ahead of the Tournament, Gillian McDarby, Team Manager said “Whilst our first […]
ESRI RESEARCH IDENTIFIES TWO KEY PRESSURE POINTS IN LIFECYCLE OF YOUNG RUGBY PLAYERS The IRFU’s Rugby Development and Club Game Department today began the hosting of a two day 4 Nations conference in Malahide, Dublin to discuss Player Participation and Engagement of the 16-24yr Age Group. CLICK HERE for PDF download The conference was attended […]
The Ireland Under-20s showed their preparations for next month’s IRB Junior World Championship are in good shape after achieving a 30-17 victory over their Scottish counterparts in today’s warm-up match at Murrayfield……… for the full report follow :>> http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/31774.php#.U2_RcYFdWSo
Ireland U20 Squad for Scotland Fixture Announced The Ireland Under-20 squad, sponsored by PwC, has been named today for a pre IRB Junior World Championship warm-up game against Scotland. The game will take place in Murrayfield on Sunday 11th May at 11.30am. IRB Junior World Championship which will take place in New Zealand in June. […]