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Ireland hopes fade for ross

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:58:02 +0000

ANDREW CONWAY'S selection on the wing for Leinster's meeting with Cardiff Blues tomorrow (4.0) will undoubtedly generate excitement but of more significance, in terms of players breaking into the Ireland squad, is the fact that Mike Ross is once again on the bench.

Kurt's case for defence

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:58:01 +0000

In the 78th minute of Leinster's recent Magners League victory over the Scarlets, Kurt McQuilkin must have afforded himself a wry smile as Andrew Conway stripped and prepared for action.

Ardee blitz rivals in Malahide challenge

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:58:01 +0000

An U14 blitz was recently held at Malahide Rugby Club in which schools from Ratoath, Ardee and two from Malahide itself competed.

Touring Mothers make their mark with Coolmine crowd

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:58:01 +0000

Coolmine played host to touring USA side, the Mary Washington Rugby Club (aka "The Mothers") on Sunday in Ashbrook.

Tag festival at Ashford on Sunday

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:58:01 +0000

A fun festival of Tag Rugby takes place this Sunday at Scoil na Coróine Mhuire in Ashford, Co Wicklow.

Naas heroes lauded as club caps hit 100

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:58:01 +0000

LAST weekend was an important occasion in the life of Naas RFC with the total number of international caps achieved by current and former players at the club reaching 100.

Get yourself Tackled Pink with an OLSC T-shirt on Ladies Night

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:58:01 +0000

Following the resounding success of the OLSC's special edition pink T-shirt in aid of Action Breast Cancer last year, the club is delighted to launch the "Tackled Pink" T-shirt for Ladies Night IV.

Wright's is set to rock for Swords fundraiser

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:58:01 +0000

LOCAL rugby players will be swapping their scrum-caps for bandanas as a fundraising music night takes place in Swords next week.

Dempsey vies to play part in few more fairy tales

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:58:03 +0000

Girvan Dempsey is more at home wearing a cloak of humility than one of adulation. Always has done; nothing has ever changed.

Twickenham exam comes at best time

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:58:03 +0000

A couple of weeks is a long time in rugby, but considering the loss in Paris and some injuries to some of his squad members in the interim, Declan Kidney would have been mightily relieved at the extra week's respite for his team to regroup and refocus for tomorrow's game in Twickenham.

Leinster show the way to go

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:58:03 +0000

Ireland need look no further than Leinster for inspiration on how to deal with Welsh wizardry at Croke Park next Saturday.

Holy mission a big success

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:58:01 +0000

Holy Family Senior National School, Rivervalley, Swords, has over the past few years become one of Leinster's fastest growing rugby outposts.

Paul would've been proud as Mary's have beating of Belvo

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:58:01 +0000

The Paul Flood Cup now sits proudly in the St Mary's College RFC trophy cabinet after an enthralling battle last weekend which saw Mary's (pictured above) defeat Old Belvedere 5-0.

Auld enemy a tough test for Clarke's crew

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:58:03 +0000

Allen Clarke's talented group will come under the severest pressure imaginable against an England outfit intent on moving away from a purely power- dominated gameplan at Gloucester this evening.

Tullamore in shock at sad passing of Ronnie

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:58:03 +0000

Tullamore RFC are sad to announce the tragic passing of their 2nd XV manager Ronnie Walsh (39) who died suddenly on Sunday morning. He played Youths with Tullamore and was at centre in 1995/96 when the club won 10 out of 10 matches in the Leinster League Division 2.

Lions Banquet to be roaring success for support charity

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:58:03 +0000

The IRFU Charitable Trust will be holding their annual rugby ball, the 'Lions Banquet' on Friday March 12 (the eve of the Ireland v Wales match) in the Burlington Hotel, commencing at 7.15pm.

Seapoint's PK still top of props at 42

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:58:03 +0000

The modern game of rugby takes its toll on players: the training, the tempo and sheer physical hardship they endure means it is very rare to see top league players extend their career into their 30s, let alone their 40s.

Partnership will allow the Aviva to make many Wishes come true

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:58:03 +0000

The new Aviva Stadium, which is due to be completed before the end of April, has adopted the Make-A-Wish Foundation as its official charity partner.

Mary's meet Belvo in memory of Paul

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:58:03 +0000

The inaugural Paul Flood Memorial Cup (Leinster Women's Cup) is to be contested between St Mary's College RFC and Old Belvedere RFC this Sunday (KO 3pm) at Templeville Road.

Heineken Cup still a star attraction in primary schools

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:58:03 +0000

The Heineken Cup recently visited a number of South Dublin Primary Schools. There was great excitement and anticipation at the arrival of such a prestigious trophy in all four schools: The Good Shepherd NS (pictured above), St Attracta's NS, Divine Word NS and Our Lady of Wayside NS.

Palmerston to light up Kirwan Park

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:58:03 +0000

Forty years after Palmerston RFC had the proud distinction of holding the first ever rugby game under lights in the Republic of Ireland at their Clonskeagh grounds, De la Salle Palmerston RFC are now delighted to announce the first ever floodlit game at Kirwan Park, tonight at 7.30pm.

Relegated Port' pay the penalty

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:58:03 +0000

Some more issues in the Leinster League were clarified over the weekend, while others become clearer as the end approaches.

Guy to break New' ground

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:58:03 +0000

Leinster's British and Irish Cup manager Guy Easterby believes that this evening's encounter in Donnybrook could be the province's toughest test of the campaign against a high-flying Newport side (KO 6.0).

Time is now ripe for Sexton's permanent promotion

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

This is Jonathan Sexton's time. The Leinster out-half provided compelling evidence in the Magners League 27-14 win over the Scarlets at the RDS on Saturday for Declan Kidney to complete a process he started in November by promoting Sexton ahead of Ronan O'Gara for Twickenham next Saturday.

Chance for hot duo to force Kidney's hand

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

Leinster's Jonathan Sexton and Eoin Reddan will have to play out of their skins to force Declan Kidney's hand ahead of Ireland's tussle with England at Twickenham next Saturday.

Top test for in-form Enniscorthy

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

Division 1B of the Leinster League takes centre stage on Sunday when in-form Enniscorthy, who currently lie third, head to Rosetown to take on leaders Newbridge in a match that will go a long way to shaping the final outcome of this most intriguing and intensely competitive of leagues.

Ballymena and Clontarf are in it to twin it as they unveil innovative new partnership scheme

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

Two of the most established clubs in Irish rugby have formed a youth partnership with a view to establishing a joint team which will undertake fixtures against selected local opposition. Ballymena and Clontarf, who both have flourishing youth sections, decided to formalise a partnership at youth level as part of their community rugby drive.

Berne feels extra edge

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

Four meetings in the one calendar year. They say familiarity breeds contempt, the implication being that once you overextend yourself in any sphere, that relations diminish.

'Tarf vintage on the verge

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

The AIL Division 1A clash with Cork Con is not the only crunch game taking place at Castle Avenue this Saturday, as Clontarf's J2s take on St Mary's in a winner-takes-all match for the league honours.

Perfect chance for Sexton to stake claim for England start

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

Leinster v Scarlets,

Final fantasies are world away for stuttering 'Tarf

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

DIVISION 1A

Inaugural 'game of two halves' for Oisin and SOSAD is a huge success

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

ARDEE (GAA: 3pts, rugby 20 pts)

Germany's capital of rugby rolls out red carpet for Stillorgan RFC

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

On Friday February 26 the Stillorgan RFC touring side will once again take to the road and this year the destination is Heidelberg.

Nacewa's delighted at 'awesome' award

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

Isa Nacewa has been announced as the Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Player of the Month for December and January.

Heineken Cup visits Clogher Road as part of community initiative

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

The Heineken cup paid a recent visit to Clogher Road Community Centre, in conjunction with the launch of a Community Rugby Initiative between Leinster Rugby and Dublin City Council.