36 h. ago Finlay Bealham Called Up To Lions Squad Ahead Of Portugal Training Camp

Finlay Bealham Called Up To Lions Squad Ahead Of Portugal Training Camp  Irish Rugby

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6 d. ago R360: Rugby’s Bold New Frontier or a Distraction Doomed to Fail?

🌍 R360: Rugby’s Bold New Frontier or a Distraction Doomed to Fail? Talk of a rugby revolution is rarely far from the headlines, but for once, there’s substance behind the speculation. The proposed ‘R360’ franchise league—led by former England centre Mike Tindall—is no mere fantasy. It’s backed by serious investors, fronted by familiar names, and […] The post R360: Rugby’s Bold New Frontier or a Distraction Doomed to Fail? appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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7 d. ago Captain of MV Matthew carrying 2.2 tonnes of cocaine ‘feared for his life’, court hears

Seven men are charged with offences arising from the seizure of 2.25 tonnes of cocaine with an estimated value of more than €157 million.

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7 d. ago Stuart Lancaster Appointed Connacht Head Coach in Biggest Signing in Club’s History

🟢 Stuart Lancaster Appointed Connacht Head Coach in Biggest Signing in Club’s History — A New Era Dawns as Lancaster Also Takes Over Defence Portfolio Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have pulled off a seismic coaching coup with the appointment of Stuart Lancaster as Head Coach of Connacht Rugby on a two-year deal. The move, […] The post Stuart Lancaster Appointed Connacht Head Coach in Biggest Signing in Club’s History appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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9 d. ago 'It's a forever thing' Irish entrepreneur announces engagement to rugby player

'It's a forever thing' Irish entrepreneur announces engagement to rugby player  EVOKE

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1 week ago Matt Williams: Irish rugby should value the URC above the faltering Champions Cup

Many cling to memories of an era that has now passed, wrongly obsessed with the bisected remains of a once-great competition

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1 week ago Bemand Names Ireland’s Women’s Rugby World Cup Preparation Squad

Bemand Names Ireland’s Women’s Rugby World Cup Preparation Squad  Irish Rugby

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2 w. ago Three Irish teams to compete in International Gay Rugby Cup in Oslo

45 teams from 10 countries will battle it out for the title of Europe's number one International Gay Rugby team.

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2 w. ago Jackman and Heaslip address the underlying issue threatening to dismantle Irish rugby

Jackman and Heaslip address the underlying issue threatening to dismantle Irish rugby  Planet Rugby

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2 w. ago Richard Satchwell's account of wife's death has 'more holes than a block of Swiss cheese', jury told

The murder trial continues before a jury of five men and seven women.

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2 w. ago 'Sod that, that's bull' – Willie John McBride slammed for comments about foreign

'Sod that, that's bull' – Willie John McBride slammed for comments about foreign-born British and Irish Lions players  Planet Rugby

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2 w. ago 2025/26 Irish Rugby Transfers – Full List of Ins and Outs Across All Four Provinces

2025/26 Irish Rugby Transfers – Full List of Ins and Outs Across All Four Provinces Author: Joe Naughton Published: May 2025 Introduction: Changing of the Guard in Irish Rugby The 2025/26 season is ushering in a major transitional period for Irish provincial rugby. Between high-profile retirements, international signings, and academy reshuffles, the four provinces — […] The post 2025/26 Irish Rugby Transfers – Full List of Ins and Outs Across All Four Provinces appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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2 w. ago Gordon D’Arcy: Ditching Sevens is sad but sensible if it means IRFU will fix the system

Disappointing to see men’s Sevens side go, but Ireland has chosen sustainability over sentiment

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3 w. ago Final Thoughts on Connacht’s 2024/25 Season – and Looking Ahead

Final Thoughts on Connacht’s 2024/25 Season – and Looking Ahead There’s a lot changing at Connacht — and not all of it is on the pitch. The brand-new, world-class stand at the Sportsground is a genuine game-changer, a sign that the province is thinking bigger and building for the long term. There’s also a fresh […] The post Final Thoughts on Connacht’s 2024/25 Season – and Looking Ahead appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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3 w. ago Ireland and Australia Rugby Rivalry: A Modern Test of Grit On and Off the Field

Despite not being popular worldwide, there are countries that choose rugby as one of their major sport, embracing its competitive spirit and camaraderie. Countries like Ireland and Australia have both been captivated by rugby, a fundamentally team sport. Considering that winning a rugby game requires the full dedication of a team, emotions run high as […] The post Ireland and Australia Rugby Rivalry: A Modern Test of Grit On and Off the Field appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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3 w. ago Ireland men’s sevens players to be paid in full until end of 2025 as union says women’s programme remains key part of strategy

Ireland men’s sevens players to be paid in full until end of 2025 as union says women’s programme remains key part of strategy  The Irish Independent

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3 w. ago Angry parents of Ireland’s rugby sevens players call on IRFU to reverse decision to axe men’s programme

Angry parents of Ireland’s rugby sevens players call on IRFU to reverse decision to axe men’s programme  The Irish Independent

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3 w. ago Irish Rugby: Ireland men's sevens cut 'nothing short of a disgrace'

Irish Rugby: Ireland men's sevens cut 'nothing short of a disgrace' - Terry Kennedy  BBC

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3 w. ago Rugby sevens given reality check as Ireland disbands its men’s team

Rugby sevens given reality check as Ireland disbands its men’s team  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago Final whistle for Ireland men's sevens as IRFU tackles budget woes

Final whistle for Ireland men's sevens as IRFU tackles budget woes  RNZ

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