A welcome surprise. Head coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland team to face Italy in their Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday, February 14 (kick-off, 2.10pm). After a disheartening 36-14 loss to France last weekend, and Italy’s defeat of Scotland, there is worry among supporters that their side’s poor form may […]

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Well said. With the Ireland rugby team in somewhat of a down period at the minute, and clearly not a top-three side in the world anymore, the scrutiny over the make up of the squad has intensified. Criticism from fans over the amount of Leinster players picked throughout the last decade has always been prevalent, […]

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Making moves. Ulster have announced the signings of two Irish-qualified youngster – Paddy Woods and Rynard Gordon – with both men joining as first-year Academy recruits. As per Ulster’s statement, Woods, 18, is a second row from Perth, with family roots in County Down. This summer, he lined out for both the Ulster U19s and […]

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