Ireland 40 Kazakhstan 5 Ireland made history by qualifying for the World Cup semi finals for the first time ever after a nervy but ultimately comfortable win over Kazakhstan. The first half began with Ireland immediately on the attack, but with the Kazakhs initially defending the Irish maul well. However, the first score soon came […]
Australia stunned the crowds in Dubai on Friday as they beat New Zealand in a thrilling final to claim round one of the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series. Sharni Williams’ side were behind for most of the final but managed to claw their way back, and ran out eventual winners 35-27. Both sides impressed over […]
Ireland head coach Declan Kidney has named a 29 man squad that includes three uncapped players for the three test tour of New Zealand in June. Declan Fitzpatrick and Mike Sherry are included up front while Simon Zebo is named in the backs as is Darren Cave, who won two caps on the North American […]
Ballyclare High School have returned from an immensely successful tour to New Zealand and The Cook Islands. The tour was successful on all levels, from the rugby to the memories and new expereinces of visiting such an amazing place. We are particularly delighted that over the course of the tour the Ballyclare boys emerged the […]
In the immediate aftermath of Samoa’s dramatic first IRB Sevens World Series victory, the International Rugby Board has moved quickly to announce the dates for the eight events in the 2010/11 World Series, starting once again with the two events in Dubai and George, South Africa, in December 2010. The World Series will visit five […]
Following a report in South African Newspaper, The Sunday Tribune, in which Springbok Coach Peter de Villiers confirmed Ruan Pienaar’s move to Northern Ireland, Ulster are delighted to announce that Ruan will join Ulster Rugby on a two year contract. Negotiations for his release are still ongoing with his Province, The Sharks. Having made his […]