Caption – Number 8 Frankie Taggart charges forward for the Ireland U-20s during their 3rd/4th place play-off clash with New Zealand in Auckland www.Inpho.ie TIMMINS: IT’S BEEN A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR US PHOTO GALLERY: NEW ZEALAND UNDER-20s 45 IRELAND UNDER-20s 23 Mike Ruddock’s youngsters led 23-21 at half-time with Ross Byrne kicking three penalties and converting a […]
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 […]
Three Changes to Ireland Under-20 Squad for IRB Junior World Championship Three changes have been made to the Ireland under-20 Squad, sponsored by PwC, traveling to the IRB Junior World Championship in New Zealand. Captain, Sean O’Brien has been ruled out of traveling due to ongoing treatment for an ankle injury sustained during the RBS […]
Japan Qualifies for Rugby World Cup 2015 Japan have booked their place at Rugby World Cup 2015 after being crowned Asian 5 Nations Champions on Sunday. The Brave Blossoms defeated Hong Kong 49-8 in front of a bumper 40,000 crowd in the top of the table clash at the National Stadium in Tokyo. Japan join […]
Webb Ellis Cup on Show as Japan and Hong Kong Aim for RWC 2015 Winner will qualify as Asia 1 in Pool B as runner-up seeks to qualify via repechage Iconic trophy on display in Tokyo as Asia’s qualification process reaches its climax Decisive match will be streamed live on RWC website (kick-off 17:00 Tokyo […]
VISITENGLAND GEARS UP TO WELCOME RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 WITH ANIMATED FILM [youtube P7CXU0Pj-fM] VisitEngland, the national tourist board, has launched a series of animated destination films to mark the start the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour. ‘Tourist Tactics’ gives viewers an irreverent, colourful yet informative preview of the sights, sounds and tastes of Rugby […]
IRB Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Rugby World Cup The International Rugby Board has reaffirmed its commitment to growing the Women’s Rugby World Cup brand with the approval of a three-point plan to ensure the flagship event continues to grow and inspire the next generation of female players. The approval of the plan by the IRB […]
New Zealand Retain IRB Women’s Sevens World Series Crown New Zealand have been crowned the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series 2013/14 champions on the final day of the season in the Netherlands. For the second year in a row, New Zealand won both the tournament and the overall Series titles, this time by beating Australia […]
Updated Rugby World Cup 2015 Match Schedule Announced Rugby World Cup Limited and England Rugby 2015 Limited have announced an updated match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2015 in England, which will take place across 13 venues in England and Wales from September 18 to October 31. Following further consultation with international broadcasters changes to […]
Credit Miles Willis – Getty Images for England Rugby 2015 Ticket Ballot promise England Rugby Travel is offering all supporters a unique ‘Ticket Ballot Promise’. Fans who buy packages for England’s three pool games or any of the knockout fixtures at Twickenham Stadium but who are then successful in the ticket ballot will receive a […]