Gavin Coombes one of four Irish players to push themselves into Test picture
On a night when a lot went wrong, there were some positives. Not too many, mind. Gavin Coombes may have to spin his wheels for the next two weeks, until he gets another crack at the Maori All Blacks, but he proved, in Hamilton, that he is Test ready. The Munster No.8 did not have […]
4 years ago
Seven exciting Ireland prospects pushing for November squad inclusion
“What they’re doing up there is incredible.” Ulster will be asking league officials if they can do a three-game home stand every season. After an impressive winning start, Ulster top the United Rugby Championship standings and several of their players are pressing for Ireland selection. Dan McFarland’s side have claimed a maximum of 20 points […]
4 years ago
Craig Gilroy extends Ulster deal as promising flanker is handed first senior contract
Some good news for Ulster. With Les Kiss’ departure, injury woes and some wretched away form, it’s been a trying time for Ulster fans recently, but the club have delivered some promising news in the shape of Craig Gilroy extending his contract. The Ireland winger has scored 57 tries in 158 games for the province […]
8 years ago
These are the top talents tipped to make a breakthrough in 2018
Joe Schmidt handed out 14 Ireland debuts in 2017. We are looking at some of the bright talents that are best placed to make a breakthrough in 2018. This time last year, we tipped Adam Byrne, Jacob Stockdale, Darren Sweetnam and James Ryan to make their Ireland breakthroughs, and while the likes of Stockdale and Ryan […]
8 years ago