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Simon Zebo To Leave Munster At End Of The Season

23 October 2017, 4:30pm

Munster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Simon Zebo will depart the province at the end of the current season.

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In-Form La Rochelle Dish Out Heavy Defeat To Ulster

22 October 2017, 8:06pm

There was no dream outcome for Andrew Trimble on his record-breaking 222nd appearance for Ulster, as Champions Cup newcomers La Rochelle built on their impressive first round away victory with a five-try success at their Stade Marcel-Deflandre fortress.

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Women's All-Ireland League: Round 5 Review

22 October 2017, 7:57pm

The much-anticipated top of the table clash of Railway Union and UL Bohemians might have been postponed yesterday but that did not halt the entertainment in the fifth round of the Women's All-Ireland League as big scores and huge enthusiasm decorated proceedings, writes Michael Gallagher.

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Penzance Trip Ends In Frustration For Ulster 'A' Team

22 October 2017, 4:19pm

Ulster 'A' were made to pay for their indiscipline as Will Cargill's 80th-minute penalty - his fifth successful kick of the afternoon - denied the province a losing bonus point in Cornish Pirates' 23-14 British & Irish Cup win at Mennaye Field.

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Connacht Eagles Have No Answer To Rampant Ealing Side

22 October 2017, 4:05pm

It was a day to forget for Connacht Eagles in the British & Irish Cup as high-flying English Championship side Ealing Trailfinders claimed a stunning 71-14 victory at the Sportsground.

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European Champions Cup Preview: La Rochelle v Ulster

22 October 2017, 7:30am

Pool 1's two winners from the opening round have a Sunday date at Stade Marcel-Deflandre, as Ulster play Champions Cup newcomers La Rochelle for the first time in their history.

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Ireland

IRFU Clarifies Position Of Ireland Women's Coaching Role

20 October 2017, 12:12pm

The IRFU wishes to address the confusion that has arisen in recent days regarding the coaching position for the Ireland Women's team. The IRFU regrets any upset that it has caused.

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IRFU Confirm Professional Referee Appointments

18 Oct, 14:45

The IRFU are pleased to confirm that seven referees have taken up professional contracts. The referees will receive dedicated coaching, analysis and support for their strength & conditioning and nutritional needs.

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Ireland To Play Australia In Three-Test Series Next June

18 Oct, 09:42

Australia will host Ireland in the first three-Test series ever played between the two nations in June next year.

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Job Vacancy: Ireland Women's Team Head Coach

17 Oct, 10:11

The IRFU is now inviting applications for the position of the Ireland Women's team head coach.

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Provincial Rugby

Simon Zebo To Leave Munster At End Of The Season

23 October 2017, 4:30pm

Munster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Simon Zebo will depart the province at the end of the current season.

Editor

In-Form La Rochelle Dish Out Heavy Defeat To Ulster

22 Oct, 20:06

There was no dream outcome for Andrew Trimble on his record-breaking 222nd appearance for Ulster, as Champions Cup newcomers La Rochelle built on their impressive first round away victory with a five-try success at their Stade Marcel-Deflandre fortress.

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Penzance Trip Ends In Frustration For Ulster 'A' Team

22 Oct, 16:19

Ulster 'A' were made to pay for their indiscipline as Will Cargill's 80th-minute penalty - his fifth successful kick of the afternoon - denied the province a losing bonus point in Cornish Pirates' 23-14 British & Irish Cup win at Mennaye Field.

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Connacht Eagles Have No Answer To Rampant Ealing Side

22 Oct, 16:05

It was a day to forget for Connacht Eagles in the British & Irish Cup as high-flying English Championship side Ealing Trailfinders claimed a stunning 71-14 victory at the Sportsground.

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Club & Community

Women's All-Ireland League: Round 5 Review

22 October 2017, 7:57pm

The much-anticipated top of the table clash of Railway Union and UL Bohemians might have been postponed yesterday but that did not halt the entertainment in the fifth round of the Women's All-Ireland League as big scores and huge enthusiasm decorated proceedings, writes Michael Gallagher.

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Women's All-Ireland League: Round 5 Previews

20 Oct, 15:51

As focus turns towards the fifth round of the Women's All-Ireland League, many eyes will be on Park Avenue on Saturday afternoon where one of the biggest clashes of the season kicks off at 2pm, writes Michael Gallagher.

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Aviva Minis To Play At Ireland v Fiji In November

18 Oct, 11:45

Aviva are giving two mini rugby teams the chance of a lifetime to play at half-time during the Ireland v Fiji match at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, November 18.

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Women's All-Ireland League: Round 4 Review

15 Oct, 21:39

One point remains the difference between UL Bohemians and Railway Union ahead of next Saturday's top of the table clash at Park Avenue. There were also wins for Old Belvedere and Cooke in round 4, writes Michael Gallagher.

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Irish Rugby TV: UCD v St. Mary's College #UBL Highlights

Irish Rugby TV: Buccaneers v Young Munster #UBL Highlights

4 Oct, 14:12

Young Munster travelled to Dubarry Park last Saturday to take on Buccaneers with both clubs looking to record their first Ulster Bank League Division 1A win of the season. Check out the match highlights from Irish Rugby TV.

Irish Rugby TV: Clontarf v St. Mary's College #UBL Highlights

4 Oct, 09:34

Matt D'Arcy took his early season tally to three tries as his second half brace helped Clontarf carve out a 33-16 bonus point win at home to St. Mary's College under the floodlights at Castle Avenue.

I Will Arise And Go - Bob Geldof On The Diaspora And Ireland 2023

28 Sep, 10:04

They may have left the island but they've never really left Ireland behind. The Irish diaspora of 70 million people around the world are ready to 'arise and go now', ready for the world, ready for a tournament like no other. Bob Geldof reads from 'The Lake Isle At Innisfree' by WB Yeats.

Irish Rugby TV: Blackrock College v Cashel #UBL Highlights

25 Sep, 14:27

Round 2 of the Ulster Bank League and Blackrock hosted Cashel in Division 2A. A first half penalty try set Cashel on their way to a well-judged 27-13 win at Blackrock. There was much to admire about the visitors' performance, which was topped off by winger Richard Kingston's bonus point score four minutes from the end