IRELAND CROWNED EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS Two of Ireland’s Touch Rugby teams were crowned the best in Europe at the European Championships in Bristol over the weekend. The Men’s Over 40 successfully defended their European title from 2008 by beating Wales 7 – 4 in their grand final. The Mixed Open Team also beat Wales 7 – […]
With summer on our doorstep, it’s a common sight to see people running around on pitches with a rugby ball. Most of them have the Velcro strips flapping in the breeze. But on the back pitches of Terenure College you’ll hear them yell “touch!” instead of “tag!” So what is touch rugby? The game of […]
Hinch Sunk In 14 Try Thriller In Dublin. John Dickson reports from Anglesea Road, Dublin. This fixture was always regarded as a “Mission Impossible” for the Hinch men, Belvedere are the league leaders and by all accounts they have been the best side in the league this season. With the Hinch struggling at the bottom […]