18 May, 11:09
IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne has issued a statement following confirmation of Ronan O'Gara's decision to retire from playing professional rugby.
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18 May, 10:21
Ronan O'Gara's retirement from professional rugby brings to an end an achievement-packed career that saw him dominate matches in Ireland and around the world in the colours of Cork Constitution, Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions.
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17 May, 07:00
IRFU provincial and national age grade coaches - Under-18s, Under-19s and Under-20s - and IRFU elite player development staff from the four provinces gathered recently to review their experiences, discuss challenges and align closer to ensure the development of more effective elite players across the IRFU Elite Player Pathway.
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16 May, 09:52
The IRFU today announced a new one-year contract with Brian O'Driscoll which will see him remain available to play for Ireland and Leinster until the end of June 2014.
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Performance Nutritionist - Leinster Rugby
2 November 2012, 4:00 pm
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Leinster Rugby is seeking applications from qualified persons in the area of Sports and Performance Nutrition.
This part-time position will deliver and develop nutritional support programmes to Leinster Rugby's Professional, Academy players and identified Sub Academy players.
A major role will be to support the integration of performance nutrition by working closely with the Fitness, Coaching and Medical staff in Leinster Rugby to maximise the effectiveness of players' training and competitive programmes through appropriate nutrition strategies.
A job description for this post can be obtained by contacting Guy Easterby at the email or postal address listed below.
To apply for this position, please forward your Curriculum Vitae, either by email or post, that will include:
• How you meet the qualifications and experience required
• Names of two referees
to:
Email: Guy Easterby
Postal Address:
Leinster Rugby
Newstead Building A
University College Dublin
Belfield
Dublin 4
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The closing date for applications is Monday, November 19, 2012
Leinster Rugby is an equal opportunites employer
Provincial News
18 May
The news today that Ronan O'Gara's long and distinguished playing time is over brings to a close what was, by any standards, a remarkable career.
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18 May
It is down to the wire now for the five contenders who have been shortlisted for the ultimate individual accolade in northern Hemisphere rugby - ERC European Player of the Year for 2013.
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17 May
Joe Schmidt added a third European trophy to his coaching cabinet as Leinster defeated Stade Francais 34-13 to lift the Amlin Challenge Cup at the RDS.
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17 May
Leinster made it four European titles in five years as they swept Stade Francais aside to lift the Amlin Challenge Cup at the RDS.
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17 May
Noel Reid showed nerves of steel as he landed a last-gasp penalty to guide Leinster 'A' to an 18-17 extra-time win over Newcastle Falcons in the British & Irish Cup final.
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17 May
Anthony Foley has signed a contract extension to remain as Munster forwards coach for next season, the province have confirmed.
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17 May
Leinster have a prized European double on their minds this weekend as they look to join Northampton Saints, Bath and London Wasps as winners of both the Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup.
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17 May
Leinster 'A' are hoping to become the second successive Irish province to lift the British & Irish Cup when they travel to Kingston Park to take on Newcastle Falcons in tonight's deciding game.
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17 May
The Irish Rugby Football Union today called on Irish rugby fans to answer Ireland's call by gathering in Dublin this weekend to enjoy the party atmosphere which will be created for the 70,000 lucky fans with tickets for the Amlin Challenge Cup and Heineken Cup finals.
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16 May
Jamie Heaslip will lead an experienced Leinster team in Friday's Amlin Challenge Cup final against Stade Francais at the RDS (kick-off 8pm).
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