Tag: Irishrugby
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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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Connacht continue to progress
Connacht Rugby continue to flourish under head coach Andy Friend. Connacht on the back of an impressive January period where they had an impressive win over Premiership side Sale Sharks in the European Challenge Cup and only narrowly lost to local rivals Munster in the Pro14 continue to make strides in the European Challenge Cup…
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