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Beaumont Hails 'Impressive' Rugby World Cup 2023 Bid Presentations

25 September 2017, 1:25pm

World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont has hailed the Rugby World Cup 2023 bids as 'exciting and impressive' after the candidate Unions presented their vision and plans to World Rugby Council in London today.

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I Will Arise And Go: Bob Geldof On Ireland's Diaspora

25 September 2017, 12:11pm

Bob Geldof reads from the WB Yeats poem, 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree', as he talks about the Irish around the world and the impact they will have on a Rugby World Cup in Ireland.

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Ireland Delivers World Class Bid To World Rugby

25 September 2017, 11:35am

The Ireland team bidding to host Rugby World Cup 2023 delivered a powerful presentation to the World Rugby representatives in London today and promised to deliver a 'tournament like no other'.

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Ireland At Its Best - #Ireland2023 Rugby World Cup Bid

24 September 2017, 12:06pm

Ireland is in the final stage of bidding to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023. We have put a great bid together, it is a partnership between North and South, between the IRFU and the GAA, between our communities, business, diaspora and Government. Everybody is coming together, it is Ireland at its best.

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Women's All-Ireland League: Round 2 Review

24 September 2017, 12:03pm

Over a century of points for leaders Railway Union and impressive displays from Old Belvedere, reigning champions UL Bohemians and Cooke marked the second weekend of the Women's All-Ireland League, writes Michael Gallagher.

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Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Review

24 September 2017, 12:00pm

Second row Dean Moore marked his Dooradoyle debut with a try as Garryowen battled past Division 1A rivals Buccaneers for a 29-17 bonus point victory yesterday afternoon.

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Ireland

Beaumont Hails 'Impressive' Rugby World Cup 2023 Bid Presentations

25 September 2017, 1:25pm

World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont has hailed the Rugby World Cup 2023 bids as 'exciting and impressive' after the candidate Unions presented their vision and plans to World Rugby Council in London today.

Editor

I Will Arise And Go: Bob Geldof On Ireland's Diaspora

25 Sep, 12:11

Bob Geldof reads from the WB Yeats poem, 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree', as he talks about the Irish around the world and the impact they will have on a Rugby World Cup in Ireland.

Editor

Ireland Delivers World Class Bid To World Rugby

25 Sep, 11:35

The Ireland team bidding to host Rugby World Cup 2023 delivered a powerful presentation to the World Rugby representatives in London today and promised to deliver a 'tournament like no other'.

Editor

Ireland At Its Best - #Ireland2023 Rugby World Cup Bid

24 Sep, 12:06

Ireland is in the final stage of bidding to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023. We have put a great bid together, it is a partnership between North and South, between the IRFU and the GAA, between our communities, business, diaspora and Government. Everybody is coming together, it is Ireland at its best.

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Provincial Rugby

Cardiff Snatch Late Win As Connacht Suffer Third Defeat

23 September 2017, 5:44pm

Jarrod Evans nailed the match-winning conversion in windy conditions as Cardiff Blues edged out Connacht 17-15 for their first win at the Sportsground since May 2014.

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Under-18 Girls Interpros Begin In Ballincollig And Virginia

23 Sep, 13:15

The second annual 15-a-side series of IRFU Under-18 Girls Interprovincial rugby takes place over the next three weeks, with Ulster aiming to defend the title they won in impressive fashion last year.

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Henderson Returns As In-Form Ulster Climb To Conference Summit

22 Sep, 23:46

Ulster moved to the top of the GUINNESS PRO14 Conference B table tonight courtesy of an eight-try 52-25 blitz of the Dragons, with several fringe players making a strong case for more game-time in the weeks and months ahead.

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GUINNESS PRO14 Preview: Connacht v Cardiff Blues

22 Sep, 23:17

After a frustrating 21-8 defeat away to the Dragons, Connacht will aim to bounce back when they entertain Cardiff Blues in a crunch Conference A duel at the Sportsground.

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Club & Community

Women's All-Ireland League: Round 2 Review

24 September 2017, 12:03pm

Over a century of points for leaders Railway Union and impressive displays from Old Belvedere, reigning champions UL Bohemians and Cooke marked the second weekend of the Women's All-Ireland League, writes Michael Gallagher.

Editor

Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Review

24 Sep, 12:00

Second row Dean Moore marked his Dooradoyle debut with a try as Garryowen battled past Division 1A rivals Buccaneers for a 29-17 bonus point victory yesterday afternoon.

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Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Review

24 Sep, 11:08

Flanker Kevin Allen produced a man-of-the-match performance as Dolphin opened their win account for the new season by defeating Ballymena 10-6 at Eaton Park on Saturday.

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Ulster Bank League: Results Round-Up

24 Sep, 10:38

UCD, Naas, Malone, Wanderers and Sligo are the table toppers in the Ulster Bank League following an exciting second round across all five divisions.

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Irish Rugby TV: ChildFund 'Pass It Back' Belfast Cup Creates #WRWC2017 Memories

Irish Rugby TV: Disability Rugby Showcased On WRWC 2017 'Spirit Of Rugby' Day

15 Aug, 18:29

Monday was community legacy day at Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 as the IRFU's 'Spirit of Rugby' programme brought together some local disability rugby players from DLSP Eagles, Seapoint Dragons and Westmanstown Wasps, and a number of WRWC players and coaches from the competing nations, for a fun-filled coaching/training session and Tag rugby games.

Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Women's Gym Session Ahead Of Japan Game

11 Aug, 18:42

Eager to build on their 19-17 victory over Australia, the Ireland Women's squad hit the gym this morning in UCD as they step up preparations for Sunday's WRWC 2017 encounter with Japan.

Irish Rugby TV: Ireland WRWC 2017 Squad Announcement

25 Jul, 15:35

Monday was a momentous day for the Ireland Women's camp as the 28-strong squad was revealed for the Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil. Head coach Tom Tierney and captain Niamh Briggs spoke to the press at the announcement in UCD.

Irish Rugby TV: CEO Philip Browne On IRFU Annual Report

15 Jul, 12:23

IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne spoke to Irish Rugby TV about the Union's 2016/17 Annual Report, which includes increased investment in Women's rugby and addresses the challenges of funding for the game in Ireland.