PRO14 Preview: Conference A
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the PRO14 returning this weekend we preview Conference A and give a few predictions on how each side will progress throughout the season and identify a few players who are set for big seasons. Cardiff...
Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Reviews - GALWEGIANS vs OLD WESLEY
7 years ago by Scottish RugbyGALWEGIANS 7 OLD WESLEY 7, Crowley ParkAidan Moynihan and Adam Griggs swapped second half tries as Galwegians and play-off hopefuls Old Wesley played out a low-scoring but entertaining draw in Glenina.Second-from-bottom...
Great green hope finally ready to deliver on potential
7 years ago by Irish IndependentWhen Ciaran Gaffney burst onto the scene at the World Rugby Junior Championships in New Zealand three years ago, he was expected to become the new star of Connacht but that hasn't come to fruition just...
Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Previews - Ballymena vs Galwegians
7 years ago by Irish RugbyBALLYMENA 14 GALWEGIANS 13, Eaton ParkGalwegians failed to capitalise on the sin-binning of former Ireland international Bryan Young as Ballymena prevailed 14-13 in a tense finish at Eaton Park.Veteran...
Thursday Afternoon Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Welsh granted temporary licence after 20-point deduction London Welsh have been granted a temporary licence to play their next two Championship games, but have been deducted 20 league points. "It's...
Connacht lose Aki
7 years ago by Connacht RugbyConnacht have been dealt a blow with the news that Bundee Aki is out until the middle of February. Aki is to go under the knife in a bid to cure an ongoing ankle injury. He will miss the team's...
Connacht Injury Update
8 years ago by Connacht RugbyAhead of the Challenge Cup quarter final away to Grenoble on Saturday night (9:05pm), the Connacht Rugby medical team provided the following update. Jake Heenan (ankle) and Kieran Marmion (quad) have...
Hotshot: Connacht wing Ciaran Gaffney
8 years ago by Rugby WorldDate of birth 6 May 1995. Country IrelandGreen machine: Ciaran Gaffney on his way to a try. (Photo: Inpho)When did you start playing rugby? My dad, John, is a coach at Galwegians and I used to go to …Continue...
In Pics: Ireland Under-20s 12 Wales Under-20s 22
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsSecond half tries from Ciaran Gaffney and Charlie Rock were not enough as the Ireland Under-20s were beaten 22-12 by Wales in the World Rugby U-20 Championship. Check out our photo gallery from the 5th-8th...
Gaffney aiming for big finish to U-20s' World Cup odyssey
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland full-back Ciaran Gaffney is hoping for a big finish to the World Rugby U-20 Championship as they bid to capture fifth place and equal their second best finish to the tournament.
