'People probably think we're a bit obsessed. Sometimes you have to be'
Collingwood’s Irish duo, Sarah Rowe and Aishling Sheridan, are gearing up for another big season in Australia.
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Collingwood’s Irish duo, Sarah Rowe and Aishling Sheridan, are gearing up for another big season in Australia.
Dr Seán Crosson of NUI Galway looks at the treatment of historical Irish figures on film and says history will often suffer at the hands of dramatic effect.
Ex-Munster fullback Sean Scanlon has retired from professional rugby after seven seasons in the Championship.
The experienced 33-year-old recently left Italian club Benetton.
The Cork man gathered Finn Russell’s cross-field kick to seal the victory.
The 23-year-old was formerly part of the Ulster academy.
The former Connacht academy man is now hoping to push his career forward in America.
Addressing barriers facing emigrants who are returning home is another key commitment in the strategy.
Cobh man Shane Lehane has joined the Wallabies set-up in recent months.
Irishman Declan Bannon coached the Eden Lizards to a national under 85kg rugby title in New Zealand.
The Irish pair have signed new one-year deals ahead of the 2020/21 campaign.
Gareth Steenson and Ian Whitten have been key men in the English club’s rise.
The likes of Conor McPhillips and John Muldoon have been influential behind the scenes.
27-year-old hooker Bryan Byrne has found a new lease of life with Pat Lam’s Bristol.
The loosehead prop was part of Leinster’s training squad earlier this year.
The 43-year-old has earned an ever-growing reputation in French rugby.
The Tipperary man came in for big praise on the latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.
Simon Zebo and Donnacha Ryan started for the French club, who won with Juan Imhoff’s 76th-minute try.
Simon Zebo made his return from injury last weekend as Racing secured a Champions Cup semi-final.
The French club’s attack coach is enjoying working with compatriots Simon Zebo and Donnacha Ryan.
Jeremy Davidson’s Brive are leading the Top 14 after the opening round.
Jerry Flannery is back in the professional game as lineout coach with Premiership club Harlequins.
The 24-year-old Sligo man first moved to New Zealand last year.
The win kept the Cats at the top of the standings and in fine form for another tilt at the title.
The wing and loosehead prop have signed on until the end of the 2019/20 season.
The 23-year-old is part of the Otago set-up for the upcoming Kiwi competition.
36-year-old Gareth Steenson helped Rob Baxter’s Exeter to victory last night.
20-year-old hooker Billy Scannell is heading into his second season with Biarritz in France.
Former Ireland U20 centre Oli Morris also featured in the defeat to Wasps.
Derry City will meet Lithuanian side Riterai.
The 23-year-old has signed on for the rest of the 2019/20 Premiership season.
The 26-year-old tighthead has spent the past three seasons in the Championship.
The 27-year-old has agreed to a two-year deal with Vannes.
Both clubs have confirmed their starting teams for the clash at Turf Moor.
A win over Diane Caldwell’s SC Sand ultimately made no odds, while Claire O’Riordan’s MSV Duisburg survived the drop.
The 26-year-old was with the Premiership club on loan from Leinster before the lockdown.
The former France U20 international has already played in the Top 14 and Champions Cup.
Ricky Andrew played for Ulster 21 times but now coaches and plays in Valencia in Spain.
Back row Dave O’Callaghan is a year into his time with French club Biarritz.
Mark Best spent two years on a development contract with Ulster but never got a senior debut.