Ireland

WATCH: “Tonight was another major step in the right direction” Murray reacts to Samoa win

By Ronan Coughlan / October 14, 2019 /

Ireland wrapped up their final pool game in style over the weekend by scoring seven tries during their dispatch of Samoa in Fukuoka. Joe Schmidt’s side now knows their fate…

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OPINION: World Rugby must keep integrity of competition.

By Ronan Coughlan / October 9, 2019 /

Some of this weekends Rugby World Cup 2019 fixtures are under threat, leaving many fans, pundits and media in the unknown as the dangers of Typhoon Hagibis are potentially huge.…

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Pool A Permutations: Where do Ireland go from here?

By Ronan Coughlan / September 30, 2019 /

It’s Monday afternoon, and yes (it really happened) Ireland succumbed to a 19-12 defeat at the hands of the Brave Blossoms over the weekend. But where does that leave Ireland…

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Five UL Bohemian Players make Ireland Women’s Squad For November Test.

By Ronan Coughlan / September 26, 2019 /

Ireland Women’s Head Coach Adam Griggs has named a squad of 37 ahead of their busy November schedule, which will see Ireland’s women travel to Scotland and France for training and practice…

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Carty Starts As Schmidt Names Team For Japan

By Ronan Coughlan / September 26, 2019 /

Ireland Head Coach Joe Schmidt has named his matchday squad ahead of their second Pool A against Japan at the Ecopa Stadium in Shizuoka on Saturday.   There are a total…

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Ireland earn Bonus Point victory we all hoped for against the Scots

By Ronan Coughlan / September 22, 2019 /

From an Irish perspective, Rugby World Cup 2019 is officially here. An expected and nervy first 5 minutes from both sides, Ireland started the better with some excellent line speed…

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Stephen Ferris gives his World Cup Predictions in his Debut Blog

By Ronan Coughlan / September 20, 2019 /

In a partnership with Ladbrokes, Stephen Ferris published his debut blog for the betting company as Rugby World Cup 2019 kicks off in Japan. Read Stephen’s Preview below: I remember the…

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Opinion: Ireland’s win over Wales should restore confidence

By Ronan Coughlan / August 31, 2019 /

Albeit a very poor Wales B team, this was a performance that should restore the confidence in both the Ireland dressing room and with the supporters.  The first half was…

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Adare Manor named as 2026 Ryder Cup venue

By John Keogh / July 25, 2019 /

Limerick’s Adare Manor has been named as the venue of the 2026 Ryder Cup this afternoon after the Irish government and the European Golf Tour agreed a deal. The JP…

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Munster’s Joey Carbery relishing the opportunity to work with Larkham

By Ronan Coughlan / June 26, 2019 /

Joey Carbery reflected on his first season in a Munster jersey this afternoon, and with the recent departure of the highly regarded Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones, the Munster out-half…

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