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 […]
Ulster Rugby agrees new shirt sponsorship deals with Kingspan and Bank of Ireland Ulster Rugby has agreed new four-year shirt sponsorship deals with Kingspan and Bank of Ireland. The agreements will see Kingspan become main jersey sponsor, while Bank of Ireland will retain its position as an official sponsor with branding on the back of […]
World Rugby initiates new video review technology trial World Rugby committed to accurate and efficient decision-making Player welfare enhancement at heart of trial Trial begins on 21 February in Guinness PRO12 World Rugby is collaborating with Hawk-Eye Innovations, Rugby World Cup 2015 host broadcaster ITV and Sky Sports to trial innovative video review technology for […]
Iain Henderson signs new three-year contract with Ulster Rugby Ulster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce that Ireland international, Iain Henderson, has signed a new three-year contract. The versatile 22 year-old, who can play in the back row or second row, made his debut for Ulster, against Connacht, in April 2012 and he […]
New Zealand win in style in São Paulo New Zealand claimed the second leg of the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series after beating rivals Australia in another epic clash between the two sides in São Paulo.A try from player of the tournament Portia Woodman sealed the 17-10 win for her side, after the scores were […]
Demand for RBS Six Nations reaches new heights as fans count down to World Cup viagogo, the world’s largest ticket marketplace, highlights the key tournament ticketing trends it has seen so far. In the week running up to the opening match, viagogo has seen ticket demand nearly double as excitement builds. Most popular tickets The […]
World Rugby’s new television show and content hub set for launch New ‘World Rugby’ TV show to air first on Thursday 5 February Engage Sports Media (ESM) to produce new World Rugby content hub to power digital and broadcast output World Rugby selects Engage Sports Media video platform World Rugby has announced the launch of […]
SKY New Zealand wins Rugby World Cup 2015 broadcast rights Rugby World Cup Limited has announced the appointment of SKY Television New Zealand as a rights-holding broadcaster for Rugby World Cup 2015, extending the successful partnership between rugby’s showcase event and New Zealand’s leading rugby broadcaster. Under the terms of the deal, SKY New Zealand […]
New book explains the science of rugby. The science behind rugby is tackled in a new book edited by two leading sports science experts at the University of Chester. The Science of Rugby, co-edited by Dr Craig Twist and Dr Paul Worsfold from the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, examines the scientific principles underpinning […]
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 […]