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EPCR in contact with Ulster and Racing after Zebo tweets about ‘not on’ comments

Sports January 13, 2019

“I hope my ears deceived me.”

Scrum-half injuries give Joe Schmidt some cause for concern

Sports January 12, 2019

Joe Schmidt is facing a nervous few weeks over his scrum-half options with Luke McGrath exiting Leinster’s win against Toulouse and John Cooney failing to start Ulster’s meeting with Racing 92 on Saturday afternoon.

Injury-hit Leinster destroy Toulouse with statement win

Sports January 12, 2019

Leinster 29 Toulouse 13

Van Graan hails Carbery’s ‘special performance’ during Munster win over Gloucester

Sports January 12, 2019

Munster and Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony’s popped rib sustained against Gloucester was the only negative as the Irish province took a giant stride towards the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals with a famous win at Kingsholm on Friday night.

Joey Carbery gives a glimpse of his Munster future against Gloucester

Sports January 11, 2019

Before kick-off at Kingsholm tonight, Donncha O’Callaghan declared during his punditry that it is time for Joey Carbery to put his stamp on this Munster attack.

Munster ‘have got to work hard’ despite win over Gloucester

Sports January 11, 2019

Joey Carbery has told his Munster team-mates they cannot take their foot off the gas – despite thumping Gloucester tonight.

Leinster, Connacht and Ulster name their teams ahead of Saturday’s games

Sports January 11, 2019

The Leinster Rugby team has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen ahead of tomorrow’s sold out Heineken Champions Cup fixture at the RDS Arena

WATCH: IRFU Release Superb Behind The Scenes Video Of Ireland’s Historic All-Blacks Victory

PIC: You’ve Never Seen A Rugby Injury Quite As Gruesome As This

Other Pictures Sports September 23, 2016

Sports never fail to serve up some horrendous and gruesome injuries but nothing has shocked us as much as this injury a player suffered after he had his leg stomped on during a rugby match. Ceri Davies, an international for Wales’ Deaf rugby team, suffered the injury while playing... Read more

WATCH: Hilarious Video Of Paul O’Connell Post Retirement

Banter Sports Videos April 4, 2016

Here’s a little spoof video which was put together by RTÉ’s Republic of telly which lists the things Irish rugby legend Paul O’Connell has been doing since his retirement. He’s kept himself busy anyway. Video via: RTÉ Republic of Comedy Read more

VIDEO: Heineken Set-Up Irish And English Rugby Fans In Class 6 Nations Pub Stunt

Sports Videos March 18, 2016

Heineken set-up Irish and English rugby supporters during Ireland v England 6 Nations clash. The lads at Heineken were at it again with another unique pub stunt and this time it was Irish and English rugby fans that found themselves in a very unique yet hilarious situation.... Read more

Paul O’Connell Vs. Prince William

Bench February 10, 2016

Paul O'Connell and the Royal Family from John Hayes's Book ? "At one stage of the tour Prince William turned up to meet him (Woodward) at training one day. William is a big rugby fan and he came into our dressing room after one of the... Read more

VIDEO: Joe Schmidt Gives His Thoughts On The RBS 6 Nations

Sports Videos January 27, 2016

Since I was a kid I’ve loved this tournament. It has such a massive history – Ireland Head Coach Joe Schmdit is relishing getting back on the pitch for the RBS 6 Nations Championship Read more

Diego Maradona’s Best Bits At The Rugby World Cup

News Sports Videos December 9, 2015

Despite being biggest name in Argentinian sporting history Diego Maradona is a fan by heart and just like the rest of us he can let his passion for sport take over. We’ve all seen footage of the World Cup winner jumping and screaming at Argentina football... Read more

Zebre claim first win of the season as Edinburgh leave Italy pointless

News October 24, 2015

Zebre claimed their first win of the Guinness PRO12 season and ended Edinburgh’s unbeaten start at the same time as they won 19-11 at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.

Win at Ospreys lifts Connacht to second in the PRO12 table

News October 24, 2015

Connacht climbed to second in the Guinness PRO12 table, level on points with leader Scarlets, after condemning Ospreys to their fourth defeat of the season at the Liberty Stadium.