Richards keen to play for Ireland at World Cup
Wigan's goalkicking winger Pat Richards has made himself available for Ireland's 2013 World Cup campaign.
Wigan's goalkicking winger Pat Richards has made himself available for Ireland's 2013 World Cup campaign.
England Knights defeated Ireland 56-4 in the Alitalia European Cup last night in Deramore Park, Belfast.
Ireland coach Mark Aston is hoping his side can capitalise on their opening win over Scotland when they take on a star-studded England Knights in the Alitalia Cup in Belfast tomorrow evening.
Liam Finn spoke of his pride after being confirmed as Ireland's rugby league captain for the 2013 World Cup.
Ireland produced a dominant first-half performance in today's opening Alitalia European Cup match in Edinburgh to lay the platform for Mark Aston's first win as head coach.
Former Ireland rugby union international Andy Ward is predicting a bright future for rugby league in the country.
Cardiff's Millennium Stadium will host the opening ceremony and a double-header to launch the 2013 World Cup, it was announced today.