Andrew Trimble signs new Two Year Irish contract The IRFU and Ulster Rugby are pleased to announce that Andrew Trimble has signed a new two year Irish contract. The deal will run until June 2017. Andrew made his senior debut for Ulster against Cardiff in September 2005 and has gone on to represent his province […]
Irish Rugby Bid for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 The Irish Rugby Football Union, today, announced that is has submitted a bid to host the Women’s Rugby World Cup in August 2017 at locations in both Dublin and Belfast. Irish Rugby intends to host the tournament pool stages at University College Dublin before moving to […]
IRELAND TEAM MEDICAL BULLETIN – 02.03.15 The medical team for the Ireland National Rugby team have released the following update: Sean O’Brien Sean suffered a concussion, is much improved and has started the graded return to play protocols Jared Payne Jared suffered a concussion and has also commenced the graded return to play protocols. Johnny […]
Ireland Team Medical Bulletin The medical team for the Ireland National Rugby team have released the following update: Jamie Heaslip Scans have revealed fractures of the transverse process of three vertebrae in Jamie’s back. Although this injury causes a good deal of discomfort it does not impact on the structural integrity of the spine, and […]
Former Ireland international Malcolm O’Kelly urges Paul O’Connell to answer Ireland’s call for as long as possible The Ireland captain, who turned 35 last October and has 96 caps, hinted recently that he could retire after the next World Cup Former Ireland international Malcolm O’Kelly has urged Paul O’Connell to shelve any potential retirement plans. […]
Kick Off Times & Ticket Prices for Guinness Summer Series Fixtures Confirmed For immediate release: Friday 30 January 2015 Issue on behalf of Irish Rugby Football Union The IRFU have confirmed the kick-off times and ticket prices for the two home fixtures of the 2015 Guinness Summer Series. Ireland’s game against Scotland in the Aviva […]
Niamh Briggs will lead Ireland into the 2015 Women’s Six Nations Championship after being named as Captain by Anthony Eddy, Director of Sevens and Women’s Rugby. The County Waterford native, who has 45 international caps, made her debut for Ireland against Italy in the 2008 RBS 6 Nations. Niamh is a member of An Garda […]
IRELAND TEAM MEDICAL BULLETIN – 26.01.15 The medical team for the Ireland National Rugby team have released the following update: Keith Earls, Robbie Henshaw & Kieran Marmion All three are fit to train this week. Dave Foley Scans have confirmed ligament damage in Dave’s wrist and he will have a surgical consultation this week. Jamie […]
An excellent editorial today announces the team from players to managers announcing the unit/squad of on pitch and off pitch representatives of Irish Rugby who will be looking to play with vision and confidence, hard and fast for IReland in the RBS 6 NAtions campaigns, IReland Women will play a warm-up match against Wales this […]