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Month: November 2022
Cullen open to Leinster bringing in coaching experience after Henry’s stint
SOMETIMES ONE WONDERS if Leo Cullen curses the fact that he is Leinster head coach. Still only 38, the former second row was playing for “Cullen open to Leinster bringing in coaching experience after Henry’s stint”
‘The big thing about New Zealand coaches is that they are very open’
WHILE MANY OF us on the outside complain about Italian rugby having offered very little to the Guinness Pro12 and the Six Nations, there has “‘The big thing about New Zealand coaches is that they are very open’”
Connacht announce signing of Stacey Ili from Auckland
CONNACHT RUGBY TODAY confirmed the signing of Auckland utility back Stacey Ili. Ili can play across the outside back positions. Source: Photosport/INPHO Click Here: st “Connacht announce signing of Stacey Ili from Auckland”
Ireland have released their new alternative jersey… and it’s purple
THE IRFU HAVE today unveiled Ireland’s alternative jersey for this coming season. Made by Canterbury, the new purple kit will be worn by the international “Ireland have released their new alternative jersey… and it’s purple”
Relaxed Murray nearing return to his best in Munster colours, says rival Mathewson
MUNSTER SCRUM-HALF ALBY Mathewson says the province is close to seeing the best of Conor Murray now that he has left his Six Nations worries “Relaxed Murray nearing return to his best in Munster colours, says rival Mathewson”
Big guns return for Garryowen as Armagh bid for first Bateman Cup triumph
BATEMAN CUP FINAL: Saturday, April 20 Garryowen and Munster’s Ben Healy will start at out-half against City of Armagh. Source: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO CITY OF ARMAGH “Big guns return for Garryowen as Armagh bid for first Bateman Cup triumph”
‘It’s not good enough, once you are over the line you must score the try’
Ryan Bailey reports from Thomond Park JOHANN VAN GRAAN lauded the manner in which Andrew Conway responded to his inexcusable error against Connacht last night, “‘It’s not good enough, once you are over the line you must score the try’”
Scotland, Ireland’s first World Cup opponents, name 42-man training squad
SCOTLAND HAVE NAMED a 42-man training squad ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, where they will face Joe Schmidt’s Ireland in their opening fixture “Scotland, Ireland’s first World Cup opponents, name 42-man training squad”
Connacht trio named in Barbarians squad for England showdown at Twickenham
THREE CONNACHT PLAYERS have been included in the Barbarians squad to face England at Twickenham on Sunday. The Quilter Cup match [KO 3.30pm] is part “Connacht trio named in Barbarians squad for England showdown at Twickenham”