Old Belvedere 20-17 Cork Constitution Old Belvedere have beaten Cork Constitution at Donnybrook to lift the Ulster Bank League Division 1 trophy for the first time. Rugby • 01 May 11
Old Belvedere 20-17 Cork Constitution Old Belvedere have beaten Cork Constitution at Donnybrook to lift the Ulster Bank League Division 1 trophy for the first time. Rugby • 01 May 11
Jackman announces resignation from Clontarf Bernard Jackman has announced his resignation as head coach of Clontarf in order to ‘travel overseas to experience other professional sporting organisations’. Rugby • 29 Apr 11
Jackman announces resignation from Clontarf Bernard Jackman has announced his resignation as head coach of Clontarf in order to ‘travel overseas to experience other professional sporting organisations’. Rugby • 29 Apr 11
Old Belvedere 22-20 Clontarf Old Belvedere left it late to secure victory over Clontarf in a thrilling finish to the Ulster Bank League 1 semi-final at Anglesea Road on Saturday. Rugby • 18 Apr 11
Old Belvedere 22-20 Clontarf Old Belvedere left it late to secure victory over Clontarf in a thrilling finish to the Ulster Bank League 1 semi-final at Anglesea Road on Saturday. Rugby • 18 Apr 11
Ulster Bank League latter stages to be televised The final of the Ulster Bank League will take place in Donnybrook Stadium, Dublin, on Sunday 1 May and will be broadcast on RTÉ Two, as will the semi finals. Rugby • 15 Apr 11
Ulster Bank League latter stages to be televised The final of the Ulster Bank League will take place in Donnybrook Stadium, Dublin, on Sunday 1 May and will be broadcast on RTÉ Two, as will the semi finals. Rugby • 15 Apr 11
Ulster Bank League Div 1 semi-finals confirmed The Ulster Bank League semi-final pairings have been decided following this weekend’s round of matches. Rugby • 02 Apr 11
Ulster Bank League Div 1 semi-finals confirmed The Ulster Bank League semi-final pairings have been decided following this weekend’s round of matches. Rugby • 02 Apr 11
Club Sevens Championship launched The IRFU has launched the new Club Sevens Championship, a new tournament for the domestic game. Rugby • 17 Feb 11
Club Sevens Championship launched The IRFU has launched the new Club Sevens Championship, a new tournament for the domestic game. Rugby • 17 Feb 11
IRFU unveil initiative to assist clubs The Irish Rugby Football Union and Ulster Bank have announced a new partnership that will see Ulster Bank become the Official Community Rugby Partner to the IRFU. Rugby • 10 Jan 11
IRFU unveil initiative to assist clubs The Irish Rugby Football Union and Ulster Bank have announced a new partnership that will see Ulster Bank become the Official Community Rugby Partner to the IRFU. Rugby • 10 Jan 11
All Ireland League matches are all postponed All All Ireland League fixtures have been postponed for this coming weekend. Rugby • 03 Dec 10
All Ireland League matches are all postponed All All Ireland League fixtures have been postponed for this coming weekend. Rugby • 03 Dec 10
Club rugby in Leinster and Connacht is off The IRFU wishes to advise that all All Ireland League matches scheduled for this coming weekend in Leinster and Connacht have been postponed. Rugby • 02 Dec 10
Club rugby in Leinster and Connacht is off The IRFU wishes to advise that all All Ireland League matches scheduled for this coming weekend in Leinster and Connacht have been postponed. Rugby • 02 Dec 10
Woods steps down as IRUPA CEO Following eight years at the helm, Irish Rugby Union Players Association chief executive Niall Woods has announced he will be stepping down. Rugby • 01 Dec 10
Woods steps down as IRUPA CEO Following eight years at the helm, Irish Rugby Union Players Association chief executive Niall Woods has announced he will be stepping down. Rugby • 01 Dec 10
O'Connell makes club return Ireland and Munster lock Paul O'Connell returned to action last night when he played the entire second half for Young Munster against local rivals Shannon at Thomond Park. Rugby • 27 Nov 10
O'Connell makes club return Ireland and Munster lock Paul O'Connell returned to action last night when he played the entire second half for Young Munster against local rivals Shannon at Thomond Park. Rugby • 27 Nov 10
O'Connell set to play for Young Munster Munster and Ireland second row Paul O'Connell is set to return to action with club side Young Munster. Rugby • 25 Nov 10
O'Connell set to play for Young Munster Munster and Ireland second row Paul O'Connell is set to return to action with club side Young Munster. Rugby • 25 Nov 10
Q & A: Bernard Jackman Bernard Jackman's career in rugby took him from the All-Ireland League to the very top of the game. He talks to Brendan Cole about his journey, and gives some advice for young players. Rugby • 22 Nov 10
Q & A: Bernard Jackman Bernard Jackman's career in rugby took him from the All-Ireland League to the very top of the game. He talks to Brendan Cole about his journey, and gives some advice for young players. Rugby • 22 Nov 10
Keane funeral takes place in Portarlington The funeral has taken place in Co Laois of the former Ireland international Moss Keane, who died on Tuesday. Rugby • 07 Oct 10
Keane funeral takes place in Portarlington The funeral has taken place in Co Laois of the former Ireland international Moss Keane, who died on Tuesday. Rugby • 07 Oct 10
Cork Con to face Blackrock in AIL opener The fixtures for the 2010/11 All-Ireland League season have been confirmed, with reigning champions Division 1A Cork Constitution opening their title defence with a trip to Blackrock College. Rugby • 28 Jul 10
Cork Con to face Blackrock in AIL opener The fixtures for the 2010/11 All-Ireland League season have been confirmed, with reigning champions Division 1A Cork Constitution opening their title defence with a trip to Blackrock College. Rugby • 28 Jul 10
Connacht's Challenge schedule revealed Connacht will begin their 2010/2011 Amlin Challenge Cup campaign away to Italian newcomers Cavalieri Prato on Saturday, 9 October. Rugby • 26 Jul 10
Connacht's Challenge schedule revealed Connacht will begin their 2010/2011 Amlin Challenge Cup campaign away to Italian newcomers Cavalieri Prato on Saturday, 9 October. Rugby • 26 Jul 10
Lansdowne 17-10 Bruff Willie Clancy's Lansdowne side had just about enough in their armoury to repel Bruff by 17-10 in the AIB League Division 2 final at Anglesea Road this afternoon. Rugby • 08 May 10
Lansdowne 17-10 Bruff Willie Clancy's Lansdowne side had just about enough in their armoury to repel Bruff by 17-10 in the AIB League Division 2 final at Anglesea Road this afternoon. Rugby • 08 May 10
Queen's University 17-16 Nenagh Ormond Queen's University left it very late to deliver on their tag as favourites when winger Chris Quinn ghosted over in the 79th minute for the clinching try against an unlucky Nenagh Ormond in the AIB League Division 3 final at Anglesea Road. Rugby • 08 May 10
Queen's University 17-16 Nenagh Ormond Queen's University left it very late to deliver on their tag as favourites when winger Chris Quinn ghosted over in the 79th minute for the clinching try against an unlucky Nenagh Ormond in the AIB League Division 3 final at Anglesea Road. Rugby • 08 May 10
Cork Con 17-10 St Mary's Cork Constitution have won the AIB League Division 1 crown following an extra-time victory over South Dubliners St Mary's. Rugby • 08 May 10
Cork Con 17-10 St Mary's Cork Constitution have won the AIB League Division 1 crown following an extra-time victory over South Dubliners St Mary's. Rugby • 08 May 10
AIB League finals rescheduled The finals of Divisions 2 and 3 of the AIB League, which were due to take place in Anglesea Road on Friday, 7 May, have been rescheduled to take place on Saturday 8 May at the same venue. Rugby • 21 Apr 10
AIB League finals rescheduled The finals of Divisions 2 and 3 of the AIB League, which were due to take place in Anglesea Road on Friday, 7 May, have been rescheduled to take place on Saturday 8 May at the same venue. Rugby • 21 Apr 10
AIB League: Semi-final round-up Semi-finals in all three AIB League Divisions took place around the country on Saturday. Rugby • 17 Apr 10
AIB League: Semi-final round-up Semi-finals in all three AIB League Divisions took place around the country on Saturday. Rugby • 17 Apr 10
IRFU confirm Aviva provinces clash date The IRFU has confirmed that the first game to be played at the Aviva Stadium will be the clash of combined Leinster/Ulster and Munster/Connacht sides on Saturday July 31. Rugby • 15 Apr 10
IRFU confirm Aviva provinces clash date The IRFU has confirmed that the first game to be played at the Aviva Stadium will be the clash of combined Leinster/Ulster and Munster/Connacht sides on Saturday July 31. Rugby • 15 Apr 10
AIB League final details are confirmed The dates for the finals of the AIB League have been fixed for the 7/8 May in Dublin and Athlone. Rugby • 14 Apr 10
AIB League final details are confirmed The dates for the finals of the AIB League have been fixed for the 7/8 May in Dublin and Athlone. Rugby • 14 Apr 10
Rugby weather: Ulster, Connacht and clubs off The entire AIB All-Ireland League schedule, the Magners League clashes featuring Ulster and Connacht and the club rugby programmes in Leinster and Ulster have been cancelled this weekend. Rugby • 08 Jan 10
Rugby weather: Ulster, Connacht and clubs off The entire AIB All-Ireland League schedule, the Magners League clashes featuring Ulster and Connacht and the club rugby programmes in Leinster and Ulster have been cancelled this weekend. Rugby • 08 Jan 10
Leinster to play at Twickenham Leinster's crucial Heineken Cup clash with London Irish on 23 January has been moved from the Madjeski Stadium to Twickenham. Rugby • 06 Jan 10
Leinster to play at Twickenham Leinster's crucial Heineken Cup clash with London Irish on 23 January has been moved from the Madjeski Stadium to Twickenham. Rugby • 06 Jan 10
