Prolific former Ireland U20 wing Sullivan earns trial with Connacht
By LANSDOWNE’S PROLIFIC WING Peter Sullivan has linked up with Andy Friend’s Connacht on a trial basis following his exploits in the All-Ireland League last season. Former Ireland U20 international Sullivan scored 15 tries for Lansdowne in their 2018/19 campaign in Division 1A of the AIL, helping them into the semi-finals and underlining his rich potential. […]
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Bath wing and 7s specialist to make debut as England name side to face Wales
RUARIDH MCCONNOCHIE WILL make his England debut a week later than hoped for after overcoming a hip problem in time to start against Wales in a World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff on Saturday. The Bath wing and sevens specialist was picked in the team to face the Grand Slam champions at Twickenham last weekend […]
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Christmas cracker in store as Munster seek vengeance with Leinster in town
WHEN IT COMES to these two renewing battle lines, we often say it but this edition of the biggest rivalry in Irish rugby has all the ingredients to be a Christmas cracker. St Stephen’s Day under the lights at a sold-out Thomond Park. Munster against Leinster, first against second in the Guinness Pro12. There’s no […]
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AEW Double or Nothing to be Inclusive for Those with Autism
All Elite Wrestling is putting their money where their mouth is in terms of making AEW (and AEW Double or Nothing) an inclusive place for fans and talent. The company announced on Wednesday that they are partnering with Kulture City to make Double or Nothing the first event that is sensory inclusive. Sensory inclusivity allows […]
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European priorities for provinces but Six Nations looms for Schmidt’s Ireland
WHILE SOME OF us may have eased ourselves into this first week of 2017, there was crucial work being done at Carton House under Joe Schmidt’s ever-watchful eye. Click Here: sydney roosters shirt A group of just over 30 players gathered for a short Ireland camp, arriving for meetings on Sunday evening, going through a […]
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Saili’s late try sends Munster back into the Champions Cup quarter-finals
Glasgow 12 Munster 14 Murray Kinsella reports from Scotstoun FRANCIS SAILI HAS had to watch on as Jaco Taute has become a fan favourite at Munster in his injury-enforced absence, but fit again after his shoulder trouble, the Kiwi struck brilliantly to secure his province a place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals. Source: Dan Sheridan/INPHO […]
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Foley memory remains a ‘reality check’ as Munster shrug off sporting pressure
FIVE WINS AND an ‘almost’ in the Champions Cup pool, second seed and a home quarter-final in store plus a relentlessly swelling belief. Munster are an impressive animal these days. As Ronan O’Gara points out, they’ve come an awful long way from ‘a team nobody believed in’ to this return to the top echelon of […]
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Glenstal Abbey knock 26-time Munster winners Rockwell out to storm into semi-final
Rockwell College 0Glenstal Abbey 18 GLENSTAL ABBEY ENDED Rockwell College’s quest for a 27th Munster Schools Senior Cup title this afternoon with a 18-0 victory at a rain-soaked Clanwilliam Park. A try for Ronan Quinn and a try, conversion and two penalties for man of the match Ben Healy sealed it for the Limerick side. Glenstal, […]
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Te’o time! Ben’s first England try enough to steal a nervy win over France
Source: Alastair Grant England 19France 16 A TRY FROM Ben Te’o on his Six Nations debut helped holders England snatch a comeback win against France in their opening game. England trailed 16-12 with less than 10 minutes to play at Twickenham until former Leinster favourite Te’o bashed through the French cover for the decisive score. […]
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Two hat-tricks as Schmidt’s Ireland hammer Italy to get Six Nations bid rolling
Italy 10 Ireland 63 Murray Kinsella reports from Stadio Olimpico EVEN WITH CAPTAIN Rory Best ruled out due to a stomach bug, this felt like a day when things were going to go right for Joe Schmidt’s Ireland. With perfect conditions in Rome and an Italian side who seemed happy to roll over from early […]
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