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A night of mixed emotions for Munster's Stephen Archer

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Life as a professional rugby player has served Stephen Archer well. In his earlier days, the powerfully-built 30 year-old tight head prop put his time in the colours of CBC and Cork Constitution to good...

Ireland name team for Argentina Test

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland have named their team to play Argentina at Aviva Stadium. Rory Best returns to lead the team in the first of the Series games.   Best missed out on Ireland's summer tour to Australia through...

All-Ireland League Division 1A: Round 5 Review

6 years ago by Ulster Bank League

As we head towards the end of the first-third of the All-Ireland League Division 1A season, the play-off positions are filled by unbeaten leaders Clontarf, last year's runners-up Cork Constitution, Division...

Ireland squad named for the Rugby Weekend in Chicago

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland have named a 26-man squad that will travel to Chicago today (Monday) ahead of The Rugby Weekend fixture against Italy at Soldier Field on Saturday, November 3rd.           The...

All-Ireland League: Division 1A Previews

6 years ago by Ulster Bank League

A repeat of last season's final is one of a number of crunch encounters in Division 1A tomorrow, as defending champions Lansdowne host current leaders Cork Constitution. The meeting of resurgent Shannon...

Three Uncapped Players Included in Ireland Squad

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 42 man Ireland squad, including 3 uncapped players, has been named for the sold out November Test matches against Argentina, New Zealand and USA and The Rugby Weekend match against Italy in Chicago.   Ross...

All-Ireland League Division 1A: Round 2 Review

6 years ago by Ulster Bank League

Thrilling Friday night derby wins for Shannon and leaders Cork Constitution, coupled with Garryowen's hard-fought defeat of defending champions Lansdowne on Saturday, were the highlights of a memorable...

All-Ireland League: Results Round-Up

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Clontarf and Garryowen have joined Cork Constitution on two wins apiece at the top of All-Ireland League Division 1A, while three of the games in the top two tiers finished in draws on a wet and windy...

All-Ireland League: Results Round-Up

6 years ago by Ulster Bank League

Jamie McGarry's 51st-minute try, coupled with a Jake Flannery penalty with nine minutes remaining, steered Shannon to a memorable 23-10 derby win over Young Munster at Thomond Park tonight. Meanwhile,...

All-Ireland League: Division 1A Previews

6 years ago by Ulster Bank League

Two spicy local derbies launch the action in round 2 of All-Ireland League Division 1A, as Shannon and Young Munster collide at Thomond Park tonight at the same time as UCC host table toppers Cork Constitution...