Operation Grand Slam is on! #ENGvIRE

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The goal is clear now. Stay unbeaten, but not ‘just unbeaten’. To be unbeatable. And if you were to accomplish that, then the prize is Grand indeed. For Ireland Rugby, this weekend Operation Grand Slam is on! Immediately after last weekends triumph over Scotland, the Ireland team captain Rory Best, and his head coach Joe […] READ MORE


Ireland Six Nations Campaign Requires Winning Start

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On the face of it, France vs Ireland on Saturday evening is a bit of a mismatch. It sees the hosts, playing their first game under their new Head Coach, against the stable and always building Irish. Add into the mix the form of the premier Irish provinces in Europe, the form book points only […] READ MORE


Ulster Rugby Face Pressure to Utilise Embarrassment of Riches

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Australian Christian Lealiifano has signed a short term contract with Ulster Rugby until the end of January adding yet more sparkle to a star studded squad. Ulster begin their season in the newly expanded Pro14 against South African new boys the Cheetahs in Belfast on Friday 1st September. Pressure is mounting to finally turn all […] READ MORE



Ireland v New Zealand: A Re-match Worth Waiting For

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One of the most anticipated rugby test re-matches for some time was played out in Dublin today. It was certainly memorable, as the Ireland v New Zealand game captured the rugby world’s attention. In the end, the All Blacks reversed the result from Chicago, 9-21. Well worth the wait, the second match was a better result […] READ MORE