IRFU Announce Mike Ruddock to step down from Ireland U20’s The Irish Rugby Football Union today (10th Oct) announced the Mike Ruddock (OBE) has decided to step down from his role as Ireland Under 20 Head Coach. Mike (a Grand Slam winning Head Coach with Wales) has coached the squad for the past four seasons […]
Ruddock names team for IRB Junior World Cup Opener Mike Ruddock has named the PWC Ireland U20 selection for their opening fixture of the Junior World Cup against France in the QBE Stadium in Auckland on Monday morning. UL Bohemians’ Jack O’Donoghoe captain’s the side for the first time and there are two uncapped players […]
Ruddock makes three changes to PwC U20 team to play France PwC Ireland U20 coach Mike Ruddock has made three personnel and once positional change to the team to face France in the Stade Maurice Trelut on Friday night. Cian Kelleher switches from the wing to full-back with David Busby taking a place among the […]
Ruddock makes three changes to PwC Ireland U20 Team to face England PwC Ireland U20 coach Mike Ruddock has made three changes to the side that were overcome by a powerful Welsh side last time out. Centre Dan Goggins is promoted from the bench and replaces Garry Ringrose while Adam Byrne replaces Ian Fitzpatrick on […]
Ruddock to Captain O2 Ireland Wolfhounds against England Saxons Rhys Ruddock will lead the O2 Ireland Wolfhounds against the England Saxons at Kingsholm on Saturday. The squad announced by Wolfhounds Head Coach Anthony Foley contains some exciting combinations right across the selection. The front row sees Munster, Ulster and Leinster combine in the shape of […]