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'It's A Really Exciting Move For Me' - Mullins On Signing For Ulster
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (384+ words) Chay Mullins joins the province after spending three-and-a-half years at Connacht Rugby, where he was initially part of their Academy before stepping up to the senior ranks in 2024. Born in Bristol, the 24-year-old qualifies for Ireland through his family heritage,…...
Former Munster Prop Knox Pens Two-Year Ulster Deal
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (315+ words) Keynan Knox will make the move to Ulster this summer following a season in the French Pro D2 with USON Nevers." The powerful South African-born tighthead has previously played for French Nationale'side CS Bourgoin-Jallieu, after spending over six years with Munster…...
Ireland Kick Off WXV Global Series On Home Soil
1+ week, 1+ day ago (446+ words) Following the recent history-breaking Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign, Ireland now turn their attention to World Rugby's new WXV Global Series, which will see the top 12 teams in the world compete in a home-and-away touring model within the September and…...
Cronin And Pearse Join Munster Women's Coaching Team
1+ week, 5+ day ago (428+ words) An extended squad have begun training at Munster Rugby's High Performance Centre, with Matt Brown taking on the role of head coach once again after last season's title success. Brown began his coaching career in Munster as a CCRO (Club…...
Clubs Unite To Show Support For Laura Sheehan
1+ week, 5+ day ago (350+ words) Laura Sheehan's two most recent clubs, Exeter Chiefs and Railway Union, are coming together for a unique show of support for their much-loved friend and team-mate. The former Munster and Ireland winger was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year…...
Ards RFC Billy Dickson Receives Boots Award
1+ week, 6+ day ago (310+ words) Billy Dickson of Ards RFC has been named the IRFU Boots Award Winner for the 2025/26 season, in recognition of his outstanding and lifelong voluntary service to Irish Rugby. Billy is a truly fitting recipient. His association with Ards RFC began…...
Wafer Crowned Player Of the Championship For Second Year Running
1+ week, 6+ day ago (225+ words) Ireland back rower Aoife Wafer has been voted the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship. It is the second consecutive year in which the Wexford native, 23, has scooped the award. In a strong cohort of nominees " England's Meg…...
Pw C Underage Interprovincial Series Fixtures Confirmed for 2026
2+ week, 2+ day ago (281+ words) The fixtures for the 2026 Pw C Underage Interprovincial Series have been confirmed, with Ireland's leading young rugby talent set to compete across four exciting competitions this August. Sponsored by Pw C, the annual series will showcase the next generation of…...
Andy Farrell Signs IRFU Contract Extension
2+ week, 5+ day ago (381+ words) Andy Farrell, who has overseen a period of sustained success and evolution since taking on the role, will now lead Ireland into the next two Rugby World Cup cycles, providing continuity, stability, and long-term strategic direction for the Ireland Men's…...
Orchin-Mc Keever Hoping To Hit Sweet Spot In New 'Hinch Role
2+ week, 6+ day ago (656+ words) Adam Craig recently stepped down after six years in the role, having guided Ballynahinch to three fifth place finishes in Energia All-Ireland League Men's Division 1 A. Under former player Craig, 'Hinch, this past season's Energia Bateman Cup runners-up, won three Bank…...