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Irish Rugby - Ulster Bank League News
8h ago
A busy summer schedule for the Ireland Women’s U20s squad, sponsored by PwC, will kick off this Saturday as Niamh Briggs‘ side take on Wicklow RFC in a Challenge Match at Ashtown Lawn (Kick-off 12pm). A Match Day Squad of 24 players has been selected by Head Coach Briggs as the Ireland Women’s U20s prepare ..read more
Irish Rugby - Ulster Bank League News
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We take a closer look at the teams competing in the Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 1A semi-finals, and their history and form leading up to Saturday’s last-four fixtures. ENERGIA ALL-IRELAND LEAGUE MEN’S DIVISION 1A SEMI-FINALS: Saturday, April 20 – CORK CONSTITUTION (2nd) v CLONTARF (3rd), Temple Hill, 2.30pm (live on Irish Rugby TV ..read more
Irish Rugby - Ulster Bank League News
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More shelves might need to be built in the Instonians trophy cabinet after they were crowned Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 2B champions. Winning silverware and gaining promotion is becoming a regular occurrence for the Belfast multi-sports club. Instonians completed the perfect season as Division 2C winners in 2022/23, picking up a try-scoring bonus point ..read more
Irish Rugby - Ulster Bank League News
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The opening Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 1A semi-final at Temple Hill on Saturday will see some of the top flight’s leading scorers go head-to-head. Clontarf captain Dylan Donnellan closed out the regular season with his 20th try, helping them to a 31-19 bonus point win over relegated Dublin University. Finishing third in the table ..read more
Irish Rugby - Ulster Bank League News
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Head coach Scott Bemand has announced the Ireland team (sponsored by Aon) for their Round 4 Guinness Women’s Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 2.15pm). Bemand has made two changes to the starting fifteen from the team who came out on top against Wales last weekend in Cork, as Hannah O’Connor comes into the ..read more
Irish Rugby - Ulster Bank League News
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A big weekend in the Men’s Divisions of the Energia All-Ireland League with promotion and relegation battles across the league. Meanwhile there’s promotion at stake for the Women’s Division. Men’s Divisions Saturday, April 20 All matches 2.30 unless stated Division 1A Semi Finals At the top of the table it’s semi-final time with Terenure at ..read more
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Bank of Ireland today announced new five-year extensions of its sponsorships of the four Irish Rugby provinces, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the game across all levels in Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster. A feature of the extended sponsorship agreements, all to run until 2028, enables Bank of Ireland to build on its existing support ..read more
Irish Rugby - Ulster Bank League News
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The four regional Shield trophies on offer in the BKT United Rugby Championship will carry greater reward this season with the league adding prizes for charities and foundations. The BKT URC will share its platforms and a number of promotional rights with the chosen charity partners of each Shield winner from this season and into ..read more
Irish Rugby - Ulster Bank League News
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Tyler Bleyendaal will join Leinster Rugby as assistant coach ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season, replacing the departing Andrew Goodman, who has agreed to join Andy Farrell’s Ireland senior set-up. Bleyendaal is no stranger to these shores having played 62 times with Munster before a persistent neck injury forced him into early retirement ..read more
Irish Rugby - Ulster Bank League News
3d ago
Leinster Rugby have confirmed the signing of Jordie Barrett, the versatile Hurricanes and New Zealand back, on a short-term deal for next season. In signing a new contract extension with the New Zealand Rugby Union, the 27-year-old has exercised an option to play overseas and he will join up with his new Leinster team-mates later ..read more