IRFU set to unveil All-Ireland Rugby World Cup bid
By THE IRFU IS set to announce an All-Ireland bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in conjunction with the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive. IRFU CEO Philip Browne, along with politicians north and south, will be in attendance for what is officially being called a “major sports announcement” to take place in the […]
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There are two mouth-watering clashes in the first round of the Leinster Schools Senior Cup
IF BLACKROCK WIN their third straight Leinster Schools Senior Cup this season, nobody will be able to say they didn’t deserve it. The back-to-back champions were draw to play arch-rivals Terenure in the opening round to begin yet another defence of the title they have won 68 times. In another marquee match-up, Holy Ghost schools […]
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Becky Lynch talks Ronda Rousey, her evolution and more on Ariel Helwani’s MMA show
Smackdown Women’s champion Becky Lynch joined Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on ESPN’s live Twitter Sports channel today to talk about her evolution, Ronda Rousey, and other topics. Lynch said it’s a bit surreal to see where she is at now but this is what she has always worked for and what she always envisioned throughout […]
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O’Shea happy to lead ‘the best team in Heineken Cup history’ in home quarter-final race
IT SAYS A lot about where Leinster are at the moment that even though Harlequins were missing Nick Evans and Chris Robshaw, it still took all of their considerable European experience to eke out a narrow win at the Aviva Stadium. Conor O’Shea was understandably frustrated that his side only left Dublin with one point […]
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Saracens’ policy for extra tickets for their Munster match is basically ‘no Irish need apply’
SARACENS HOST MUNSTER in a must-win Champions Cup clash next month and naturally, Sarries want to pack as many fez-wearing revelers into the stand as possible. They have released another batch of tickets for the fixture and they are going to some very draconian lengths to ensure that Munster fans don’t snaffle them from loyal […]
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Leinster make no excuses after Munster ‘got what they deserved’
THERE WAS A little moment at Thomond Park yesterday evening in which we got a glimpse of what Shane Jennings adds to the mix for Leinster. Making just his fifth apperance of a season that has been disrupted by a hamstring problem, the 33-year-old gave Jordi Murphy an old-fashioned berating after the Ireland international conceded […]
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Te’o and McFadden back for Leinster, Ulster boosted by Ruan return
LEINSTER COACH MATT O’Connor has made five changes to the side that lost in Thomond Park last week and all five incoming players are Ireland internationals. Winger Fergus McFadden is the only change in the back-line, the Kildare man starts in place of Darragh Fanning on the right wing. McFadden is not the only one […]
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Lansdowne pulverise the champions while St. Mary’s get back to winning ways
HAVING STRUGGLED PAST Old Belvedere last week, Division 1A leaders Lansdowne were back at full tilt today as they ran in five tries without reply to beat defending champions Clontarf 35-0 at Castle Avenue. First half touchdowns from Scott Deasy, Tom Farrell and Cian Kelleher created the platform for this comprehensive triumph. Young centre Farrell […]
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Saracens celebrated their rout of Munster with an unusual song choice
SARACENS GAVE A dominant performance in beating Munster on Saturday and naturally they were delighted with their big victory. They had a bit of a sing-song in the dressing room afterwards, and flanker Kelly Brown showed off an impressive set of pipes. However, his song choice could have been a bit better. Source: sarriesrugbytv/YouTube Brown […]
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Scrum-half worry for Ireland as Murray set for further scan, Reddan strains ligaments
IRELAND HAVE MAJOR injury concerns over the country’s leading scrum-halves with the clock ticking down to the Six Nations. Eoin Reddan was replaced in the first half of Leinster’s 20-20 draw with Wasps and today’s medical update from the IRFU say the Limerick man has strained medial ligaments. The statement adds that Reddan is undergoing […]
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