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Ulster Have Tough Time Seeing Off Kings In 12-Try Thriller

4 November 2017, 4:13pm

Ulster came out on top in a free-scoring extravaganza this afternoon at Isaac Wolfson Stadium, putting seven tries past a spirited Southern Kings side as the returning Craig Gilroy celebrated his 150th cap with a much-needed win.

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GUINNESS PRO14 Preview: Connacht v Toyota Cheetahs

4 November 2017, 2:32pm

Buoyed by their derby success against Munster, Kieran Keane's Connacht meet the Toyota Cheetahs for the first time, looking for a fourth straight win in all competitions. It is fourth plays third in Conference A of the GUINNESS PRO14.

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GUINNESS PRO14 Preview; Southern Kings v Ulster

4 November 2017, 7:34am

Ulster will be looking to redeem themselves after a frustrating 25-10 defeat to Leinster last week as they head to South Africa to face a Southern Kings side still searching for their first point in the GUINNESS PRO14.

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Seven-Try Munster Put Dragons To The Sword

3 November 2017, 8:56pm

Munster's record try scorer Simon Zebo pocketed his 57th provincial try in a dominant 49-6 GUINNESS PRO14 win over the Dragons at Irish Independent Park.

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Leaky Defence Lets Leinster Down In Scotstoun Defeat

3 November 2017, 8:29pm

A young Leinster team missed out on one and potentially two bonus points, as Glasgow Warriors' four-try first half salvo proved enough for them in a pulsating GUINNESS PRO14 contest.

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Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Previews

3 November 2017, 5:59pm

The spotlight in Division 1A is very much on the capital tomorrow with four of the five matches taking place in Dublin. The match of the day honours go to third-placed Garryowen's trip to Lansdowne, the top flight's new leaders who ended Terenure College's unbeaten run.

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Ireland

Ireland Reiterates Commitment To Compete For RWC 2023

2 November 2017, 2:55pm

The Ireland 2023 Bid Oversight Board has reiterated Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's remarks in Seattle earlier today and rebutted any suggestion that it should step aside from the Rugby World Cup 2023 process ahead of the vote by the Council of World Rugby on Wednesday, November 15.

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Who We Are Is How We Play

2 Nov, 13:45

Vodafone Ireland has launched a new 'Team Of Us' campaign ahead of this month's GUINNESS Series. 'Who We Are is How We Play' takes an intimate look at the journeys of some members of the Ireland team.

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Strong Ireland Squad Selected For Silicon Valley 7s

2 Nov, 12:59

The Ireland Men's Sevens squad to compete in the inaugural Silicon Valley 7s tournament in San Jose, California this weekend has been confirmed.

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In Touch: November Issue Out Now

2 Nov, 09:40

The November issue of 'In Touch; - the free digital magazine - is available now on your phone, tablet or desktop. It is packed with the latest Irish Rugby news and features, and a chance to win Ireland tickets for the upcoming GUINNESS Series.

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Provincial Rugby

Ulster Have Tough Time Seeing Off Kings In 12-Try Thriller

4 November 2017, 4:13pm

Ulster came out on top in a free-scoring extravaganza this afternoon at Isaac Wolfson Stadium, putting seven tries past a spirited Southern Kings side as the returning Craig Gilroy celebrated his 150th cap with a much-needed win.

Editor

GUINNESS PRO14 Preview: Connacht v Toyota Cheetahs

4 Nov, 14:32

Buoyed by their derby success against Munster, Kieran Keane's Connacht meet the Toyota Cheetahs for the first time, looking for a fourth straight win in all competitions. It is fourth plays third in Conference A of the GUINNESS PRO14.

Editor

GUINNESS PRO14 Preview; Southern Kings v Ulster

4 Nov, 07:34

Ulster will be looking to redeem themselves after a frustrating 25-10 defeat to Leinster last week as they head to South Africa to face a Southern Kings side still searching for their first point in the GUINNESS PRO14.

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Seven-Try Munster Put Dragons To The Sword

3 Nov, 20:56

Munster's record try scorer Simon Zebo pocketed his 57th provincial try in a dominant 49-6 GUINNESS PRO14 win over the Dragons at Irish Independent Park.

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Club & Community

Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Previews

3 November 2017, 5:59pm

The spotlight in Division 1A is very much on the capital tomorrow with four of the five matches taking place in Dublin. The match of the day honours go to third-placed Garryowen's trip to Lansdowne, the top flight's new leaders who ended Terenure College's unbeaten run.

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Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Previews

3 Nov, 17:39

There are two huge encounters at both ends of the Division 1B table tomorrow as the leading promotion contenders, Shannon and Banbridge, collide on Thomond Park's back pitch, while Donnybrook will play host to the basement battle between Old Wesley and Dolphin.

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Women's All-Ireland League: Round 6 Previews

3 Nov, 13:56

The sixth round of the Women's All-Ireland League throws up some intriguing battles with clubs at both ends of the table looking to make significant progress, writes Michael Gallagher.

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Ulster Bank League: Division 2A Previews

3 Nov, 12:35

There are two top-four showdowns to whet appetites in Division 2A this weekend, as front-running Malone host City of Armagh in a tasty Ulster derby and Munster rivals Nenagh Ormond and Highfield go head-to-head down Tipperary way.

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Who We Are Is How We Play

Irish Rugby TV: UCD v St. Mary's College #UBL Highlights

10 Oct, 11:23

Sean Kearns' 13 points from the tee helped St. Mary's College edge out hosts UCD - 23-22 - in a compelling Division 1A contest at the Belfield Bowl on Friday. UCD outscored Mary's by three tries to two but Kearns' accuracy proved crucial.

Irish Rugby TV: Buccaneers v Young Munster #UBL Highlights

4 Oct, 14:12

Young Munster travelled to Dubarry Park last Saturday to take on Buccaneers with both clubs looking to record their first Ulster Bank League Division 1A win of the season. Check out the match highlights from Irish Rugby TV.

Irish Rugby TV: Clontarf v St. Mary's College #UBL Highlights

4 Oct, 09:34

Matt D'Arcy took his early season tally to three tries as his second half brace helped Clontarf carve out a 33-16 bonus point win at home to St. Mary's College under the floodlights at Castle Avenue.

I Will Arise And Go - Bob Geldof On The Diaspora And Ireland 2023

28 Sep, 10:04

They may have left the island but they've never really left Ireland behind. The Irish diaspora of 70 million people around the world are ready to 'arise and go now', ready for the world, ready for a tournament like no other. Bob Geldof reads from 'The Lake Isle At Innisfree' by WB Yeats.