The rate of injury – and especially concussion – in professional rugby is a growing concern, but the worst thing the game could do is to encourage players to wear more protective equipment, especially headguards. That is the view of Dr Mike Loosemore, the doctor for the British boxing team and a leading member of […]
Dear Mr Fanning, I have read your Sunday Independent article dated 21st September 2014 headlined ‘Player education needed to help reduce serious injuries’. Many of my friends and relatives have also read it. I think your article is unfair and derogatory of me, and that view is shared by others to whom I have spoken. […]
DEE GET BACK TO WINNING WAYS Donaghadee 1st XV were delighted to welcome Holywood to Donaldson Park on Saturday last for the first time in some years for the First Round of the Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup. After an indifferent start to the season the Dee were hoping to kick-start their campaign against a […]
Rugby League to Return to Tallaght In 2014 Rugby League Ireland will take international rugby league back to Tallaght when they take part in the European Championships against France, Scotland and Wales. In the 1990’s a rugby league development project was in full swing in the West Dublin town of Tallaght. The result of this […]
With other Irish provinces kicking off their domestic club leagues in Mid-August and Ulster Clubs playing 2 or 3 friendlies in August thereby showing they are ready to play, the playing schedule in Ulster is crammed into a smaller window. Its no longer an “idea” to move the league forward – its been happening elsewhere […]
The night just got better and better and better the 8.30 Kick Off Teams were AWESOM!!!! We got interivews, we got team, shots, we got action shots, WE GOT FILLED UP ON THE BUZZZZZZ briliant night 100 of action shots live!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CLICK HERE for Thursd 8.30PM Kick OFF Round 3 ALBUM 1. CLICK HERE for […]
Emerging Ireland Team to Play Russia The Emerging Ireland team and replacements has been named to play Russia in their opening game of the IRB Nations Cup. Callum Black, Niall Annett and Michael Bent are named in the front row, while Mick Kearney and David Foley are paired in the second row. Captain Dominic Ryan […]
Dan Carter and Richie McCaw tribute to Jonny Wilkinson [youtube ttF6eZ5e5Js] As Jonny Wilkinson geared up to play his last game of his career on Saturday for Toulon in the Top 14 final, two legends of the game have paid tribute to Jonny and his career. Dan Carter, the only player to have scored more […]