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Munster players kick-off World U-20 bid with Ireland

IRELAND U-20s, with six Munster players in their starting line-up, kick-off their World Rugby Under-20 Championship campaign against Italy in Georgia later this Wednesday, 12,30pm Irish time. A total of eight Munster players are named in the ...

31 May 2017 at 09:38

Sport

Limerick's Joy Neville to referee Guinness PRO14 fixture

LIMERICK’S Joy Neville will take charge of her second ever Guinness PRO14 fixture this Saturday. Former Ireland international back-rower Neville will referee the meeting of the Dragons and Zebre fixture at Rodney Parade on Saturday evening. ...

19 Sept 2018 at 16:56

Sport

No protection for players from dangers of rugby turning professional – claim

Rugby authorities failed to protect players from dangers linked to the sport turning professional in the 1990s, it has been claimed. Lawyers acting on behalf of 480 professional, semi-professional and amateur former players say the game’s ...

23 Jul 2024 at 13:38

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Seven Munster players in Ireland U20 squad to face Italy at World Cup

SEVEN Munster players have been named in the Ireland U20 matchday squad to face Italy in their final pool fixture at the World Rugby U20 World Championships in Argentina on Wednesday afternoon. The game takes place at the Club de Rugby ...

11 Jun 2019 at 15:09

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Owen Farrell available for World Cup after red card not upheld

Owen Farrell will lead England into the World Cup after his red card against Wales was not upheld by a disciplinary panel, making him free to play with immediate effect. Farrell was sent off at Twickenham on Saturday when his yellow ...

15 Aug 2023 at 14:43

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Seven Munster players in Ireland U20s squad for World Cup clash with Australia

SEVEN Munster players have been included in the Ireland U20s side for their second game of the World Rugby U20 Championship against Australia in Argentina this Saturday, 2.30pm Irish time. Both Ireland and Australia go into ...

07 Jun 2019 at 14:46

Sport

Revolutionising the women’s international rugby landscape – what is the WXV?

England take on Australia on Friday in their first-ever meeting of the WXV, a new tournament that promises to “revolutionise the women’s international rugby landscape”. Organisers hope it will act as a “springboard” for ...

19 Oct 2023 at 17:16

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England drop to eighth in world rankings following Fiji defeat

England’s troubled build-up to the World Cup is reflected in their descent to eighth in the last global rankings to be published before the tournament begins. World Rugby has confirmed that Steve Borthwick’s side have ...

28 Aug 2023 at 13:51

Sport

‘Orange cards’ being considered for World Cup to allow decisions to be reviewed

World Rugby is considering adopting ‘orange cards’ for the World Cup, according to the governing body’s head of match officials. A form of the yellow card review system is currently being trialled in Super Rugby ...

12 Apr 2023 at 08:49

Sport

Eight Munster players start for Irish U-20s against 'Baby Blacks'

EIGHT Munster players have been included in the Ireland U-20 side to face New Zealand in their final Pool fixture at the World Rugby U-20 Championships in Kutaisi Stadium, Georgia, this Thursday, 12.30pm Irish ...

07 Jun 2017 at 13:19

Sport

Sarah Hunter: World Rugby’s high performance academy is brilliant initiative

Former England captain Sarah Hunter has hailed World Rugby’s high performance academy as a “brilliant initiative” for the women’s game. Hunter was among 16 aspiring female coaches to emerge through the ...

05 Mar 2024 at 11:46

Sport

World Rugby urges members to trial ‘belly tackles’ to reduce concussion risk

World Rugby is encouraging its member unions to trial “belly tackles” in the community game in a bid to make the sport safer. The global governing body’s executive board has recommended, subject to ...

13 Mar 2023 at 07:05

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