The IRFU today (29 Apr) announced the appointment of Joe Schmidt as Ireland Coach. Joe will join the IRFU on 1st July on a contract that will see him lead Ireland until after the 2016 RBS Six Nations. To facilitate Joe in completing the season with Leinster and affording him time to select his Ireland […]
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Mark Anscombe has enjoyed a remarkable start to his tenure as Ulster coach, having lost just two competitive games this season. In a frank interview, he looks back at 2012 and gives his thoughts on what 2013 might bring… Mark Anscombe answers questions will all the confidence and self-assurance that you would expect from a […]
Enniskillen’s 1st XV will again play in Ulster Qualifying League Two in 2012/13, with the 2nd XV in Junior League Two and the club wishes to appoint a Head Coach or Player/Coach to regain Enniskillen RFC’s position in Qualifying League One and take them forward in their quest to become a top league performer. The […]
With the Donnybrook Cup just under a week away and with just a few short months until the Amateur 4 Nations Rugby League Ireland (RLI) are proud to announce that senior Ireland international Gerard Corcoran will take over as Head Coach of the Ireland Wolfhound’s ‘A’ squad with immediate effect. Corcoran has played twelve times […]
Ulster Rugby today confirmed that Mark Anscombe has been appointed as Head Coach from season 2012-13 on a two year contract. Mark has just finished a three year term as Head Coach of the Auckland ITM Cup side and has combined that role with a number of positions in the very successful NZ U20 squad. […]
Ulster Rugby today confirmed that the club will appoint a new Head Coach for the 2012-13 season, with Brian McLaughlin moving to a senior coaching position within the Ulster Academy, on a permanent contract. Ulster Director of Rugby David Humphreys today addressed the media speculation that surfaced last week around Brian McLaughlin’s future as Head […]