Category: Irish Rugby
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Union cup in Dublin
The semi finals of the MLR Championship is not the only big ticket happening on the rugby calendar this weekend. Dublin is the host city for the Union Cup which is a two day festival held from June 7th – 9th. The Union Cup is Europe’s largest LGBT+ inclusive rugby tournament with 45 teams competing…
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Cara Cup Concludes
The Cara Cup concluded this weekend in Harvard’s Mignone Field. Leinster A were the travelling team this week as they took on the New England Free Jacks. The game ended 55-12 to Leinster A in what was a tough game for the New England Free Jacks. Much like Leinster’s senior side, there is a wealth…
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Connacht Eagles off to a flier in the Cara Cup
The much anticipated Cara Cup kicked off last weekend. The Free jacks play host to all four of the Irish provinces ‘A sides’ as they prepare to join the MLR next season. The opening game took place last Saturday as the Free jacks played host to the Connacht Eagles. Connacht Eagles had settled in well…
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Criticism of Proposed World League
Representatives of the top tier rugby unions will meet in Dublin this month to discuss the strategy for the international game. During this discussion the topic of the proposed ‘World League’ will surely be on the agenda. World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont has stated that no decision on the league has been made but World…
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Ireland Reshuffle For Italy
Joe Schmidt has chosen to make four changes to the Ireland team that beat Scotland in Week 2 of the Guinness Six Nations. All four changes made are in the pack with the notable inclusion being Sean Cronin who starts in place of captain Rory Best. In the absence of Rory Best, Munster flanker Peter…
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New England Free Jacks host Irish Provinces
The NE Free Jacks play host this spring to all 4 provinces development teams who will compete in the inaugural Cara Cup. The newly announced tournament sees New England’s first ever professional team compete against the 4 Irish provinces development squads with the provinces also competing against each other. This is a great opportunity to…
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6 Nations: Ireland Vs England
This blockbuster and arguably the most anticipated game of the six nations despite being played on the opening weekend certainly lived up to all the hype. The first half being an extremely tight and physical affair with no side willing to give the other an inch. Inevitably it was the fine margins that decided the…
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