Munster Rugby’s Coaching Dilemma: Why Felix Jones is the Ideal Fit Munster Rugby’s search for a new head coach has been a hot topic in recent weeks, with names like Stuart Lancaster and Ronan O’Gara (ROG) frequently mentioned. However, the likelihood of either taking the helm at Thomond Park appears slim. As speculation continues, one […] The post Munster Rugby’s Coaching Dilemma: Why Felix Jones is the Ideal Fit appeared first on IrishRugbyNews ..read more

FIR Opens Bids for Zebre Rugby Ltd to Boost Italian Rugby Competitiveness The Federazione Italiana Rugby (FIR) has announced a bold move to enhance the competitiveness of Italian rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) and European Professional Rugby Club (EPCR) competitions. The FIR has opened expressions of interest for the full transfer of […] The post FIR Opens Bids for Zebre Rugby Ltd to Boost Italian Rugby Competitiveness appeared first on IrishRugbyNews ..read more

Bundee Aki Signs Contract Extension: A Boost for Connacht and Irish Rugby In a move that will delight fans of Irish rugby, Bundee Aki has signed a one-year contract extension with Connacht Rugby, keeping him in Ireland until the end of the 2025/26 season. This announcement comes at a pivotal time for the western province, […] The post Bundee Aki Signs Contract Extension before a possible move to Frabcd appeared first on IrishRugbyNews ..read more

Irish Provincial Rugby Derbies: Ulster v Munster and Leinster v Connacht Match Previews This weekend, the BKT United Rugby Championship showcases two exciting all-Irish clashes as Ulster face Munster on Friday night and Leinster take on Connacht on Saturday. Here’s a comprehensive look at both fixtures, including form, stats, and predictions. Ulster v Munster: Battle […] The post Irish Provincial Rugby Derbies: Ulster v Munster and Leinster v Connacht Match Previews appeared first on IrishRugbyNews ..read more

Analysing Six Years of Irish Rugby Transfers: Unveiling the Player Movement Landscape In the dynamic realm of Irish rugby, the past six years have witnessed a significant influx of talent, with 33 players directly transferring between the four provinces. This transfer activity, spanning from the 2018/19 season to the current 2023/24 season, reveals intriguing patterns, prompting fans to question the state of the system. Positional Overview: The player exodus highlights a diverse array of positions, showcasing the versatility within the Irish rugby landscape. Prop: 7 Hooker: 3 Lock: 2 Backrow ..read more

Leinster Well-Placed to Make Progress in the Champions Cup Leinster will continue their quest to make progress in the 2034/24 Champions Cup when they host Stade Francais in their next group stage game on January 13. Victories over La Rochelle and Sale have put the Republic of Ireland team in pole position to qualify for the knockout phase, but there is still work to be done. Stade Francais ran Leicester Tigers close in their most recent outing in this competition and it would be foolish to underestimate their chances of upsetting the odds against Leinster. Online bookmakers have no doubt that ..read more

Stiúrthóir na hUladh, Dan McFarland, ag Ainmniú a Fhoirne do Chluiche i gcoinne Glasgow Warriors Sa Phréamhchluiche Caidrimh Réigiúnach an Bhanc Éireannach i gcoinne Glasgow Warriors ag Kingspan Breffni, áit bheatha CLG an Chabháin, tá sé ainmnithe ag Dan McFarland, Stiúrthóir na hUladh. Éacht Stairiúil: Cluiche Den Chéad Uair ag Rugbaí Uladh ag Áit Lúthchleasa Uladh Mar fhéile stairiúil don réigiún, tá sé socraithe go mbeidh cluiche den chéad uair ag Rugbaí Uladh ag ionad CLG Uladh. Réimse Réidh don Chomórtas: Súil Leasú Ar Chlár Réigiúnach Tar éis cúis beag a chailleadh sa phréimhchluiche co ..read more

Teideal an t-alt: Éire i gCraoladh: Comhoiriúnacht Stairiúil agus Cluiche a Sheachaint I ndiaidh buanna láidre a fháil i gcoinne an Rómáine, Tonga, agus an Afraic Theas, tá Éire réidh lena craobh a chríochnú i gcoinne foirne Gregor Townsend ag Stade de France an Satharn seo chugainn. Ábhar Cliathaithe agus Cumhacht na Líne Chúil Ina dhiaidh a mbeidh cluichí buaite in aghaidh an Rómáine, Tonga, agus an Afraic Theas, tá Éire réidh lena craobh a chríochnú i gcoinne foirne Gregor Townsend ag Stade de France an Satharn seo chugainn. Coinne Tábhachtach don 100ú gCap – Peter O’Mahony Tá deis stairiúi ..read more

Tá ceithre athrú pearsanra agus dhá bhogearra faoi leith sa bhfoireann rugbaí i Munster a bhuaigh ar shiúl chuig Glasgow Warriors sa chluiche ceathrú ceannais an tseachtain seo caite. Tá Keith Earls tar éis teacht slán óna ghortú sna tairbhíochtaí, agus beidh sé ag imirt arís le Shane Daly agus Mike Haley ar na flainn. Tá Tadhg Beirne ag bogadh chuig an dara sraithe, agus tosóidh Jack Crowley sa lár na páirce, le Ben Healy agus Craig Casey ag tosnú san aicsean. Tá an captaen Peter O’Mahony agus Diarmuid Barron ar ais sa sraith tosaigh tar éis tréanáil an tseachtain seo. Ar an taobh eile, tá fo ..read more

Tá foireann bhainistíochta Chonnacht agus iad ar bharr cluiche in aghaidh DHL Stormers ag seasamh lena rogha 23 d’imirt in aghaidh a chéile sa chéad leathcheannais BKT United Rugby Championship. Reáchtálfaidh an cluiche ar an Satharn i gCathair na Cape ag 3 i.n. am Éireannach. Ghlac an fhoireann an tseachtain seo caite le bua stairiúil i mBéal Feirste gan aon ghortú, rud a spreag Pete Wilkins agus Andy Friend chun na hiomaitheoirí agus na hiomaitheoirí ionad a choinneáil mar a bhí siad. Is é Jack Carty a bheidh mar chaptaen ar an bhfoireann, agus déanfaidh Tom Farrell a 99ú achainí ar son an f ..read more