Category Archives: International Rugby

DARDIS READY TO EMBRACE WORLD CUP EXPERIENCE CAPTAINING your country at a World Cup can be a daunting task at the very best of times, but for Naas native Billy Dardis, it is something that he is prepared to embrace … Continue reading →

Dardis Expects ‘Big Challenge’ From Chile In Sevens World Cup Opener Captaining your country at a World Cup can be a daunting task at the very best of times, but for Naas native Billy Dardis, it is something that he … Continue reading →

Hugo Keenan Aiming To Hit The Ground Running At Sevens World Cup Hugo Keenan believes Ireland can channel the spirit of Wales’ successful class of 2009 when they make their long-awaited return to the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament in … Continue reading →

Eddy Readies Ireland Sevens Squads For World Cup Challenge As the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco come sharply into focus, Anthony Eddy, the IRFU’s Director of Women’s and Sevens Rugby, believes the Sevens code is continuing to grow … Continue reading →

Eddy reveals Sevens World Cup squads Rugby Daire Walsh IRFU Director of Sevens Rugby Anthony Eddy admitted last night the Ireland men’s and women’s squad will be left with very little room for error at the forthcoming Rugby World Cup … Continue reading →

Ringrose: We Won’t Be Distracted By What’s At Stake Garry Ringrose left a frustrating, injury-affected season behind him by delivering an outstanding display against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon. A convincing 28-8 victory has put Ireland on the … Continue reading →

Stander Focused On Task At Hand As Ireland March On To Twickenham With a NatWest 6 Nations title already secured, Ireland number 8 CJ Stander has his sights set on a shot at Grand Slam glory against England at Twickenham … Continue reading →

Farrell: There’s Always An Extra Bite Against Scottish Sides Ireland centre Chris Farrell felt that Bundee Aki’s try on the stroke of half-time played a massive part in their 37-27 NatWest 6 Nations victory against Wales at the Aviva Stadium … Continue reading →

We Have To Make These Home Games Count – Porter Following his first Six Nations start for Ireland in yesterday’s thrilling 37-27 win over Wales, young prop Andrew Porter reserved special praise for the guidance provided by Rory Best and … Continue reading →

Donncha O’Callaghan: ‘The Wales lads are brilliant craic but for 80 minutes you despise them’ Daire Walsh  Munster legend Donncha O’Callaghan has issued a warning to Ireland about the potential ‘banana skin’ that awaits them at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow … Continue reading →