All Ireland League, Ulster Championship league, Towns Cup and Qualifying league action dominate the domestic programme this weekend. In the AIL league the focus will be on Div 2A and B with the Div 1A and B clubs having a weekend off. There is so much at stake for the five Ulster clubs in Div […]
Nathan White made a bruising return for Connacht against Leinster ‘A’ on Wed
The Eagles won 17-0 on a miserable evening at the Sportsground in Galway. Connacht Eagles 17 Leinster ‘A’ 0 NATHAN WHITE MADE his return from an arm injury in the Connacht Eagles’ 17-0 win over Leinster ‘A’ on a miserable evening in Galway. White wore extensive bandaging after a blow to the face. Source: James […]
Domestic Club rugby preview: Sat 17th January 2015 by George Millar
European Cup rugby may be on the minds of Ulster rugby supporters over the next two weekends but for the thousands of supporters who follow club rugby each weekend the action continues with the Ulster Championship League and Qualifying leagues dominating the fixture schedule on Sat. For the Ulster AIL Div 1A and B clubs […]
The men’s All-Ireland League will have its first-ever female referee tonight
HELEN O’REILLY IS set to become the first-ever female referee of a men’s All-Ireland League game when she takes charge of Sundays Well’s meeting with Kanturk at Musgrave Park this evening [KO 19.30]. Image: James Crombie/INPHO O’Reilly was appointed to the IRFU’s national panel of referees in December and is enjoying an ever-growing reputation within […]
Scrum Half Dan Robson to join Wasps at end of season from Gloucester Rugby
Dan Robson to join Wasps at end of season Wasps today confirmed the signing of England Saxons’ scrum half Dan Robson from Gloucester Rugby at the end of the 2014/15 season. Robson is seen as one of the brightest young prospects in the game and has accrued significant Aviva Premiership experience with 51 appearances already […]
TOTAL RUGBY’s Chris Rea & Martin Cross look back on the Total Rugby highlights of 2014. A year in which the world’s best women players battled it out for World Cup glory….. There were the rewards for those who reach the top of their profession… And the pitfalls for those who take shortcuts..
This week’s show, presented by Chris Rea and Martin Cross is Total Rugby Radio Programme 52, Series 10 and it’s 26’51 in duration. The show is a review of the international rugby year and as it’s packed full of features…….. CLICK HERE for the show. TOTAL RUGBY’s Chris Rea & Martin Cross look back on […]
Medics sideline Sexton until February
Ireland out-half Johnny Sexton will miss the start of the Six Nations next February after being sidelined for three months on medical grounds following a number of concussions this year. The Dubliner is not permitted to return to the playing field until February 14, the date of Ireland’s second Championship game against France at the […]
Domestic Rugby preview: Sat 6th December 2014, by George Millar
What a weekend of rugby we have coming up across the Province. With European Cup, British & Irish Cup, All Ireland League, Qualifying League, not to mention the teams involved in Junior, Minor, Schools and Club Youth Rugby. There will be disappointment for Ulster Rugby to see their teams in the European Cup and the […]
Brodie Retallick named World Rugby Player of the Year 2014
Brodie Retallick named World Rugby Player of the Year 2014 New Zealand second row Brodie Retallick has been named the World Rugby Player of the Year 2014 by an independent panel, the fourth player from his country to win the prestigious award. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a fantastic year in the middle of the All […]
Nominees Revealed for IRPA Try of the Year 2014
Nominees Revealed for IRPA Try of the Year 2014 The contenders for the International Rugby Players’ Association (IRPA) Try of the Year 2014 have been revealed by World Rugby, with the winner to be announced by the end of the year. The five players are South Africa’s Francois Hougaard and Cornal Hendricks, Welshman Jamie Roberts, […]