Ireland U20 Team to play France U20 Announced The Ireland Under-20 team, sponsored by PwC, has been named by Head Coach Nigel Carolan. There are two changes in the backline from the last outing, where they overcame their Italian counterparts, 15-47 last Friday. Steven Fitzgerald, who will get his first cap at this level, is […]
Ireland Women Head Coach Tom Tierney has made one change to the side that overcame Italy last Friday night for the forthcoming clash against France. Katie Fitzhenry has been promoted from the bench to be named in the centre with Jackie Shiels named among the replacements. Tierney said, “It was great to get the result […]
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. […]
Ireland Women’s Team to Play Italy in RBS 6 Nations 2015 Opener Ireland Women’s Coach Tom Tierney has announced his first RBS 6 Nations team for the 2015 Championship opener against Italy in Florence on Friday night. There are six uncapped players named in the match day squad – Leinster’s Hannah Tyrrell will make her […]
Ireland Under-20 Team to Play Italy Under-20 The Ireland Under-20 Team, sponsored by PwC, to play their opening game of the RBS 6 Nations against Italy has been named. Head Coach, Nigel Carolan has named an experienced side with six players from last year’s squad included in the starting XV to play Italy. Up front, […]
Ulster’s new back-row signing, Tim Boys, will play for the Ravens against interprovincial rivals, Connacht Eagles, at the Sportsground tomorrow afternoon (kick-off 16.00). Boys arrived in Ulster this week from New Zealand side Southland on a short-term contract and starts the game at openside flanker. The Ravens, who are sponsored by CD Group, lost to […]
Happy Christmas Everyone Armagh City Rugby: A presidents select game! Boxing Day fun rugby! Armoy RFC: The annual Boxing Day fixture takes place 26/12 with the married men vs the single men. Last year the spoils went to the married men after a hard fought contest. Old, retired and current players all invited and the […]
By Julian Bennetts When Piri Weepu began to feel unwell while swimming lengths back in early March he put it down to delayed concussion. He flew to South Africa with the Blues and played two games. But still he couldn’t shake the migraines and asked for more tests. When they came back the news was […]