Category Archives: International Rugby

Emerging Ireland Tour: Emerging Ireland V Toyota Cheetahs – The Irish Times – October 10 2024

Posted on October 9, 2024 by admin

Emerging Ireland finish with a flourish to go three for three in South Africa Simon Easterby’s side beat the Toyota Cheetahs 33-24 in Bloemfontein Daire Walsh Emerging Ireland 33 Toyota Cheetahs 24 Matthew Devine and Danny Sheahan bagged final-quarter tries … Continue reading →

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Emerging Ireland Follow-Up Piece: Simon Easterby – The Irish Examiner – October 3 2024

Posted on October 3, 2024 by admin

Munster’s Ben O’Connor delivers on Simon Easterby’s high expectations Ireland have games against Western Force and Cheetahs still to play on the tour.  DAIRE WALSH Emerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was effusive in his praise for Ben O’Connor after … Continue reading →

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Emerging Ireland Tour: Emerging Ireland V Airlink Pumas – The Irish Examiner – October 3 2024

Posted on October 2, 2024 by admin

Emerging Ireland kickstart Tour of South Africa with six-try victory over Airlink Pumas Zac Ward, Darragh Murray, Cormac Izuchukwu, Stephen Smyth and Gus McCarthy all registered five-pointers to propel Simon Easterby’s men towards victory DAIRE WALSH Emerging Ireland 36 Airlink … Continue reading →

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Post-Match Reaction: Emerging Ireland Tour – Emerging Ireland V Airlink Pumas – Alex Kendellen – The Irish Examiner (Online) – October 2 2024

Posted on October 2, 2024 by admin

Captain Alex Kendellen admits there’s scope for improvement after opening victory over Pumas One of the most experienced players in the squad with 69 senior appearances already under his belt at Munster, Cork native Kendellen played the opening 51 minutes … Continue reading →

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Women’s Rugby International: Ireland V Australia – The Sunday Times – September 15 2024

Posted on September 15, 2024 by admin

Considine back with a bang to start anniversary celebrations  Ireland 36  Australia 10 Daire Walsh The returning Eimear Considine was among the tries as Ireland convincingly defeated Australia in a women’s Test at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast yesterday. Back in … Continue reading →

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Post-Match Reaction: Women’s Rugby International – Scott Bemand – The42.ie – September 14 2024

Posted on September 14, 2024 by admin

‘You can’t single any of them out’ – Bemand praises Ireland after impressive win The head coach saw his side secure a 36-10 triumph over Australia at Kingspan Stadium. IRELAND WOMEN’S head coach Scott Bemand expressed his delight with the … Continue reading →

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Women’s Rugby International: Ireland V Australia – The42.ie – September 14 2024

Posted on September 14, 2024 by admin

Considine shines in impressive comeback as six-try Ireland crush Australia Eimear Considine was back in the international fold after recovering from serious knee injuries while also giving birth to her son. Ireland 36 Australia 10 Daire Walsh reports from Kingspan … Continue reading →

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Ireland Women’s Build-Up To Australia Home International: Eimear Considine – The42.ie – September 14 2024

Posted on September 14, 2024 by admin

‘I thought two years out of the game was just too far, but here I am’ Eimear Considine admits it’s a ‘big shock’ to be back in the starting line-up for Ireland’s Test meeting with Australia today. HAVING WRESTLED WITH … Continue reading →

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Ireland Women’s Build-Up To Australia Home International: Eimear Considine – The Irish Examiner – September 14 2024

Posted on September 14, 2024 by admin

After thoughts of retirement, Considine in disbelief at Ireland call  Eimear Considine has admitted it comes as a ‘big shock’ to find herself back in the starting line-up for the Ireland women’s rugby team. DAIRE WALSH Having wrestled with the … Continue reading →

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Ireland Women’s Build-Up To Australia Test At Home: Scott Bemand – The Irish Examiner – September 13 2024

Posted on September 13, 2024 by admin

Ireland boss Bemand welcomes return of Sevens wonders for Wallabies test The 15-a-side outfit take on Australia in Belfast on Saturday. DAIRE WALSH They may have been part of a different set-up within the union in more recent times, but … Continue reading →

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