Monthly Archives: September 2015

Guinness Pro12 Preview: Leinster V Cardiff Blues – The Irish Examiner – September 12 2015

Posted on September 14, 2015 by admin

Ringrose makes debut Daire Walsh Former schools rugby star Garry Ringrose is set to make his competitive debut at the RDS this evening (5.15pm), as Leinster aim to secure their first victory of the new Guinness Pro12 campaign against current … Continue reading →

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BenchWarmers Q & A: Stephen Ferris And Alan Quinlan – The Irish Examiner – September 12 2015

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Ex-stars Stephen Ferris and Alan Quinlan fret on Ireland physicality By Daire Walsh Ahead of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup campaign, which will kick-off against Canada next Saturday, former international flankers Stephen Ferris and Alan Quinlan have raised concerns about the … Continue reading →

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Ulster Bank League Launch: Tony Mathison (Young Munster Coach) – The Irish Examiner – September 11 2015

Posted on September 12, 2015 by admin

Former Reds star Mathison eyes Munsters success RUGBY: Tony Mathison is the latest southern hemisphere import hoping to make his name in Irish rugby. Former Queensland Reds player Mathison was appointed Young Munster coach during the off season and begins … Continue reading →

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Ulster Bank League Launch: Mike Ruddock – The Irish Examiner – September 10 2015

Posted on September 11, 2015 by admin

Mike Ruddock: Ireland in a happy place By Daire Walsh   Ireland will head into this month’s Rugby World Cup on the back of consecutive Test defeats to Wales and England, but according to former Grand Slam-winning Welsh coach Mike … Continue reading →

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Rugby Interview: Johne Murphy – The Kildare Nationalist – September 8 2015

Posted on September 11, 2015 by admin

RUGBY: JOHNE MURPHY INTERVIEW Murphy ready for the next stage of life “I’ve lived the dream. It’s been a blast!” was the simple tweet from Johne Murphy as he announced his retirement from professional rugby last week. He sat down … Continue reading →

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Leinster Media Briefing Ahead Of Cardiff Blues Game: Leo Cullen – The Irish Examiner – September 8 2015

Posted on September 9, 2015 by admin

Leinster unsure if Cian Healy will be made available By Daire Walsh   Leinster are unsure if Cian Healy could be made available to them for Saturday’s Guinness Pro12 clash against Cardiff Blues. Though named in Ireland’s World Cup squad, … Continue reading →

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SSE Airtricity League Premier Division Post-Match Reaction: Mick Cooke & John Caulfield – The Irish Sun – September 7 2015

Posted on September 7, 2015 by admin

It’s no hide for Douglas BY DAIRE WALSH BRAY WANDERERS are a point closer to top-flight safety. This is thanks to a hard-earned draw at home to second-placed Cork City on Saturday. Hugh Douglas produced an outstanding defensive intervention to … Continue reading →

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SSE Airtricity League Premier Division: Bray Wanderers V Cork City – The Irish Sun On Sunday – September 6 2015

Posted on September 7, 2015 by admin

HUGH ARE A BIG HELP By DAIRE WALSH BRAY WANDERERS…………………………………….. 0 CORK CITY………………………………………………… 0 BRAY had Hugh Douglas to thank at the Carlisle Grounds yesterday. His block on a Karl Sheppard goal-bound effort two minute from time helped earn the … Continue reading →

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Guinness Pro12 Preview: Leinster V Edinburgh – The Irish Examiner – September 4 2015

Posted on September 4, 2015 by admin

Depleted Leinster can still call on experienced squad for Edinburgh By Daire Walsh   Despite being short 17 players following World Cup squad announcements, Leo Cullen is able to call on plenty of experience for his opening Guinness Pro12 encounter … Continue reading →

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Rugby Column Number 31: The Kildare Nationalist – September 1 2015

Posted on September 2, 2015 by admin

RUGBY Focus turns to World Cup following last home game before squad is finalised By Daire Walsh THE place-kicking accuracy of Leigh Halfpenny once again proved pivotal for Wales in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon, when Ireland succumbed to … Continue reading →

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