Stay to play or stray and play?
Danny Brosnan It’s been there for quite a few years. Not exactly officially but always used. The “no province, no call up” rule. Why I get it has it’s merits and disadvantages. It’s seems to have suited us well in certain regards. Obviously there are people who would rather see the rule abolished completely and […]
A win for Ireland and a record breaker.
James Grennan at the Dexcom Highly entertaining game in the Dexcom Playing in front of a roaring Galway crowd, hometown hero Béibhinn Parsons cemented her status as an all-time great by becoming the all-time record try scorer for the Ireland women’s game. The local winger put on a spectacular masterclass, scoring two breath taking tries […]
A Comprehensive Victory for Connacht Rugby
James Grennan live from the Dexcom Connacht Eagles secured a comprehensive 59-0 victory over Ulster following a dominant attacking performance. The match began as a cagey affair, with both teams struggling to find a breakthrough during a scoreless opening 15 minutes. Connacht centre Sean Walsh opened the scoring by crossing for the first try, which out-half […]
An inspired Ulster team take 3rd place.
James Grennan live from the Dexcom It was a thoroughly disappointing afternoon for Connacht at the Dexcom Stadium as they fell to a heavy 10-29 defeat against an inspired Ulster side. Entering the 3rd/4th place play-off of the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship, we were hoping to finish our campaign on a high, but it was the […]
A review of the last round of the URC.
Frank Schnittger The last round of the URC went about as well as could have been hoped for the Irish provinces. Leinster had a facile win over a game Ospreys side to secure home knock-out matches up to the final. You have to feel for the constant humiliation of Welsh fans. Connacht and Munster had […]
Ireland’s historic day topped off with a resounding win.
Andrew Heffernan at the Aviva A historic occasion was on the horizon as Ireland took on Scotland in the Womens Six Nations Finale. The Aviva Stadium was the stage for the girls in green’s final game of this years championship, the last time they played in the Aviva was over 12 years ago. Ireland’s Erin […]
Ulster power past Exeter to book Bilbao final spot.
Tommy Mc Loughlin – New Ross RFC Ulster Rugby booked their place in the EPCR Challenge Cup final with a deserved 29–12 win over Exeter Chiefs in front of 11,126 supporters at Affidea Stadium. In a semi-final shaped by physical dominance, defensive resilience, and a far sharper second-half display, Richie Murphy’s side wore Exeter down […]
Munster v Ulster a report.
David Corkery What a very strange and somewhat worrying game of rugby. Thankfully Munster won and did so with a try scoring bonus point, but questions must now be asked if the modern day professionals body is capable of withstanding the kind of punishment that a single season is demanding. We’ll discuss the casualty list […]
Richie Murphy’s ‘win or go home’ Ulster message for European semi-final.
Ciaran Donaghy Head coach Richie Murphy accepts there will be no second chance if Ulster don’t get it right against Exeter Chiefs in the semi-final of the European Challenge Cup at home on Saturday evening. It’s Ulster’s first home European last-four tie since beating Stade Francais on route to lifting the 1999 European Cup and […]
Summer Sun, Hodnett Runs Riot as Munster Put Ulster to the Sword.
Tommy McLoughlin New Ross RFC Munster made the most of a bright evening in Thomond Park, producing a ruthless second-half display to see off Ulster 41–14 in the United Rugby Championship. There was late disruption before kick-off with Jack Crowley ruled out during the warm-up, forcing JJ Hanrahan into the starting role, but the change […]