Monthly Archives: February 2020

Six Nations Build-Up To England Away Game: Andy Farrell – Irishrugby.ie – February 20 2020

Farrell: We’ve Tried To Put A Few Things Right By Daire Walsh Ireland head coach Andy Farrell acknowledged he was left with a relatively straightforward selection for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown with England at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 3pm). The back row … Continue reading

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Ireland U20s Build-Up To England Away Game: Charlie Ward – The Irish Examiner – February 19 2020

Ward pays tribute to legacy of Tullow man O’Brien By Daire Walsh After Sean O’Brien singlehandedly flew the flag for the club during the past decade, Tullow RFC now have a new favourite son in the shape of Ireland U20s prop … Continue reading

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Post-Match Reaction: Guinness PRO14 – Leinster V Cheetahs – Will Connors – The Kildare Nationalist – February 18 2020

RUGBY – LEINSTER V CHEETAHS POST MATCH REACTION – WILL CONNORS Connors continues to improve Daire Walsh DONADEA native Will Connors bolstered his growing reputation at the RDS on Saturday when grabbing a brace of tries in Leinster’s 36-12 bonus … Continue reading

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Leinster Schools Senior Cup Quarter-Final: Newbridge College V Kilkenny College – The Kildare Nationalist – February 18 2020

SCHOOLS RUGBY: LEINSTER SENIOR CUP QUARTER-FINAL Prendergast holds his nerve to send Newbridge College into Senior Cup semi-final NEWBRIDGE COLLEGE……………………….10 KILKENNY COLLEGE……………………………8 By Daire Walsh SAM Prendergast was the match-winner for Newbridge College at Energia Park (Donnybrook) last Wednesday, his … Continue reading

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SSE Airtricity League First Division Season Opening: Gary Shaw (Bray Wanderers) – The Kildare Nationalist – February 18 2020

AIRTRICITY LEAGUE SOCCER – GARY SHAW INTERVIEW Back to where it all began for Shaw By Daire Walsh AFTER almost a decade of service in the League of Ireland, Gary Shaw is thrilled to be returning to where it all … Continue reading

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U20 Six Nations Championship Build-Up To England Away Game: Colm Tucker – The Irish Examiner – February 18 2020

Tucker thrilled to keep senior company By Daire Walsh Ireland U20s forward coach Colm Tucker has said last week’s training exercise with the senior international side was the perfect primer ahead of their Six Nations clash against England at Franklin’s Gardens, … Continue reading

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Leinster Build-Up To Ospreys Away Game: Robin McBryde – The42.ie – February 18 2020

‘If you’re winning it doesn’t matter what anybody thinks’ Robin McBryde felt the barbs for Warrenball long enough to know they had to be ignored. SINCE BRINGING THE curtain down on his 13-year spell as Wales scrum coach at the … Continue reading

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Leinster Build-Up To Ospreys Away Game: Robin McBryde – The Irish Times – February 18 2020

Robin McBryde: Farrell will be judged on results, not style Leinster scrum coach says belief will be key to Ireland’s chances of beating England Daire Walsh Leinster scrum coach Robin McBryde has said that a steely resolve will be an imperative … Continue reading

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Post-Match Reaction: Guinness PRO14 – Leinster V Cheetahs – Leo Cullen – The42.ie – February 17 2020

‘The attitude they showed coming back in was the most pleasing of all’ – Cullen hails Leinster’s Ireland crew Leinster’s returning international quintet played their part in securing another win for the province at the RDS on Saturday. IT MAY … Continue reading

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All-Ireland League Division 1A: Lansdowne V Clontarf – Irishrugby.ie – February 17 2020

LANSDOWNE 29 CLONTARF 28, Aviva Stadium back pitch (played on Friday) Scorers: Lansdowne: Tries: Darragh Murphy, James Reynolds; Cons: Craig Ronaldson 2; Pens: Craig Ronaldson 5 Clontarf: Tries: Sean Kearns, Tom Byrne, Matt D’Arcy; Cons: Sean Kearns 2; Pens: Sean Kearns … Continue reading

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