Diarmaid Scannell

Limerick FC player Ian Turner leaves the club

By Diarmaid Scannell / July 25, 2017 /

The winger has today left the club by mutual consent In a short post on their Facebook account this afternoon, Limerick FC have confirmed that Ian Turner has left the…

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Zebre taken over by Italian Federation and will play in 2017/2018 Pro12

By Diarmaid Scannell / July 25, 2017 /

Zebre will play in the Pro12 next season as they are to be taken over by the Italian Rugby Federation. On Monday, it looked as if Zebre would not be competing…

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WATCH: David Nucifora on the recent investment in Irish Women’s Rugby

By Diarmaid Scannell / July 25, 2017 /

David Nucifora on the recent and continued investment in Irish Women’s Rugby. IRFU High Performance Director David Nucifora recently spoke with Irish Rugby TV on how the IRFU have decided…

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Peter Casey relishes the “Knockout” format of the U21 championship

By Diarmaid Scannell / July 25, 2017 /

The Na Piarsaigh man is looking forward to the Gaelic Grounds clash Speaking to the42.ie Peter Casey is relishing this tie due to the knockout nature of the under 21…

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WATCH: National Championship Gold for Limerick’s Sarah Lavin

By Diarmaid Scannell / July 24, 2017 /

Lavin came first in the 100m hurdle event over the weekend The National championships were held in Morton Stadium in Santry over the weekend and Emerald AC athlete, and former…

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Zebre set to leave Pro12

By Diarmaid Scannell / July 24, 2017 /

It looks as if the struggling Italian side will not be competing in the upcoming season’s competition The Italian Rugby Federation published a statement today that Zebre have contacted them…

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WATCH: Paul O’Connell assists a lineout workshop for age grade Munster sides

By Diarmaid Scannell / July 22, 2017 /

Munster development department held a lineout workshop at UL which was overseen by Paul O’Connell. As part of the provinces age grade summer development programme, the vastly experienced O’Connell handed…

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New rugby laws to come into play in August

By Diarmaid Scannell / July 21, 2017 /

World Rugby has introduced six new laws that will be enforced in the Northern Hemisphere from August onwards Many rugby unions as well as World Rugby have been trying to…

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Johnny Sexton played the final Lions test with a broken wrist

By Diarmaid Scannell / July 20, 2017 /

Lions and Irish out-half, Sexton, played almost the full match with a broken wrist, scans have revealed. According to a reports today, Jonathan Sexton went into the final Lions test…

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Australian side “Oz Tag Crocs” crowned Pig’n’Porter 2017 Champions

By Diarmaid Scannell / July 20, 2017 /

“Oz Tag Crocs” were crowned 2017 Pig’n’Porter champions at the weekend. The “Crocs” were winners of the Premier Division in the 16th year of the event at Old Crescent’s rugby…

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