Rugby

The Lions forwards pull a prank on the backs

By Emma Needham / June 15, 2017 /

It looks like the Lions forwards are getting a bit bored on tour. The British and Irish Lions forwards decided to have a bit of fun after training today, by…

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8 Munster players in Irish match day squad to play Japan

By Emma Needham / June 15, 2017 /

Schmidt names team to take on Japan. Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has announced the team to face Japan in Shizuoka on Saturday (kick-off 2pm local time/6am Irish time) in…

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Conor Murray reveals former teammates pre match superstitions

By Emma Needham / June 15, 2017 /

Murray reveals O’Callaghan’s superstitions. Over the years you’ve probably heard of some pretty strange superstitious pre-match rituals from many stars in many different sports. Whether it be having a pair…

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O’Mahony to Captain Lions while Murray also handed start against Maoris

By Raffaele Rocca / June 15, 2017 /

Munster’s Peter O’Mahony will captain the British & Irish Lions against the Maori All Blacks Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday, one of seven Irish players in the matchday squad. Warren…

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Maori All Blacks name side to face the British & Irish Lions on Saturday

By Raffaele Rocca / June 15, 2017 /

The Maori All Blacks face the British & Irish Lions in Rotorua on Saturday. James Lowe, who joins Leinster Rugby next season, will start for the Maori All Blacks in…

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WATCH: Some of Ireland’s best sports stars in Elvery’s campaign video

By Emma Needham / June 15, 2017 /

Where passions unite video Check out this video by Elverys in their new ‘Where Passions Unite’ campaign which features some of Ireland’s best sports stars such as Ireland Rugby Players…

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Four Munster players named in Irish Women’s Sevens Squad

By Raffaele Rocca / June 15, 2017 /

Munster players Chloe Blackmore, Claire Keohane, Louise Galvin and Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe have been selected for the Irish Women’s Sevens Squad for the Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series tournament in Malemort this weekend. They…

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Tributes paid following the passing of broadcaster Fred Cogley

By Raffaele Rocca / June 14, 2017 /

Former RTÉ broadcaster and Head of Sport Fred Cogley has died aged 82. Known mostly for his rugby commentary, Fred Cogley began working with Radio Eireann in 1950 aged just…

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WATCH: Irish Rugby squad preparing for Japan test

By Emma Needham / June 14, 2017 /

Ireland rugby players’ gym session following arrival in Japan for Summer test. Check out this video by Irish Rugby of the players recovery session in the Gym after touching down in…

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Ireland U-20s win to retain position at top table for next year

By Raffaele Rocca / June 13, 2017 /

Peter Malone’s side have avoided relegation play-off after first tournament win in Georgia. It was definitely a case of mission accomplished for Peter Malone and his side as their 52-26…

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