Emerging Ireland cruised to an emphatic, eight try, 54-7 victory over Griquas in their Toyota Series opener.
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Emerging Ireland Tour Preview: Griquas V Ireland
The Emerging Ireland squad kick off their Toyota Challenge Tour of South Africa today with a game against Windhoek Draught Griquas at 12:45pm. Nine Munster men have been picked to start the first game of the series, with three full internationals picked in the starting XV.
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O’Gara handed six-week ban for disrespecting official
Former Ireland rugby star and current La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara, has been handed a six-week touchline ban, after he “disrespected the authority of an official” during a recent Top 14 tie against Lyon.
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Ireland Sevens Teams Advance To Quarter Finals
The Ireland Women’s and Men’s sevens teams will have respective Rugby World Cup Quarter Finals, following their exploits in the competition today.
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Emerging Ireland set for South African Tour
The IRFU has confirmed that an emerging Ireland squad lead by Simon Easterby will play three fixtures in the Toyota Challenge hosted in Bloemfontein, South Africa this coming Autumn.
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Ireland team named for second test in Japan
Greg McWilliams has named his team to face Japan tomorrow, making three changes from the first-test side.
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Fixtures released for 2023 Tiktok Women’s Six Nations
Irish Rugby have announced the fixture details for the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations, as Ireland open their campaign with a trip to Wales.
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Ireland Women move to sixth in world rankings after Japan win
Ireland’s 57-22 test victory over Japan on the weekend lifts them into sixth place in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings.
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Naoupu retires from international rugby as Ireland prepare for Japan
Ireland’s Sene Naoupu has retired from international rugby, with the 38-year old announcing the decision yesterday.
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The road less travelled leads to Connacht’s first Leitrim academy signing
Growing up in a family, a parish and county where Gaelic Games was the only show in town, Bornacoola native Shane Mallon’s journey to getting an academy contract with Connacht Rugby brings a new meaning to commitment and sacrifice.
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