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IRFU Launch Online Technical Model

August 30, 2010

The IRFU has today launched an online version off their Rugby Technical Model that is designed to be a comprehensive reference for participants and programmes throughout all levels of the game.

IRFU Confirm Rugby World Cup Warm-Up Fixtures

August 30, 2010

Ireland will play Scotland at Murrayfield in August next year in the first of their warm-up games for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

RTE Launch Their Magners League Coverage

August 30, 2010

RTE today launched details of its Magners League coverage, which will begin this Friday with Leinster's trip to Firhill Stadium to face Glasgow Warriors.

Two New Player Development Officers For Leinster

August 30, 2010

Leinster Rugby have announced the appointments of Girvan Dempsey and Wayne Mitchell to the positions of Elite Player Development Officers.

Fitzpatrick Takes Charge Of Dungannon

August 30, 2010

Dungannon RFC have confirmed that recently retired Ulster prop Justin Fitzpatrick has agreed to a two-year contract as the club's director of rugby.

Con’s Youngsters Look To Future After Thomond Park Date

August 30, 2010

The future is looking bright for Cork Constitution's age grade teams and while they will look forward to the new season with optimism, they marked the end of last season with the first appearence by the Cork club at Thomond Park - beating the senior team to that mark!

Rosser Ruled Out Of Women’s World Cup Play-Offs

August 30, 2010

Ireland will go into their Women's Rugby World Cup play-off againt the USA on Wednesday without the experienced Tania Rosser who has been ruled out of the tournament through injury.

Munster Pack Earns Plaudits

August 29, 2010

Stand-in captain Denis Leamy paid tribute to his forward colleagues as Munster claimed a hard-fought 15-10 pre-season win over Gloucester in Cork on Friday. Leamy was especially pleased for the province to score two tries off mauls, something which he said they 'haven't done in three years really.'

McGahan Reflects On Munster Display

August 29, 2010

Munster coach Tony McGahan was pleased with aspects of his side's play in their 15-10 pre-season victory over Gloucester at Musgrave Park on Friday, particularly the scrum and maul.

Kidney Praises ‘Excellent’ Ireland

August 29, 2010

Ireland men's coach Declan Kidney was at Surrey Sports Park on Saturday to watch the Ireland Women's side beat Kazakhstan 37-3 to qualify for the 5th-8th place play-offs at the World Cup. He gave an interview during the game, while the girls in green still had a shot at qualifying for the semi-finals.

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