Nucifora: Emerging tour didn't damage relationships David Nucifora says the relationship between the IRFU and the four provinces hasn't been damaged by the recent Emerging Ireland tour of South Africa, but … Rugby • 28 Oct 22
Dogged display sees Ireland end SA tour unbeaten Emerging Ireland concluded their South African tour with a third win from three outings as a dogged defensive display helped the men in green to … Rugby • 09 Oct 22
Easterby's Emerging Ireland XV named for Cheetahs match Simon Easterby has named his Emerging Ireland line-up for their clash with the Cheetahs on Sunday in Bloemfontein (kick-off 2pm Irish time), with the visitors … Rugby • 08 Oct 22
Emerging Ireland made to work for second tour victory Emerging Ireland made it two wins from two in their tour of South Africa but they were holding on towards the end of their 28-24 … Rugby • 05 Oct 22
Sevens recruit Smith hoping to emerge against the Pumas Having won a bronze World Cup Sevens medal with Ireland last month, Andrew Smith is back in South Africa as part of Simon Easterby's Emerging … Rugby • 05 Oct 22
Prendergast to captain Emerging Ireland v Pumas Connacht's Cian Prendergast will captain Emerging Ireland in tomorrow's second tour match against the Pumas in Bloemfontein, with Simon Easterby naming a brand new starting … Rugby • 04 Oct 22
Emerging Ireland start tour with easy win v Griquas Emerging Ireland got their three-game tour of South Africa up and running this afternoon, with a dominant 54-7 win against a poor Griquas side in … Rugby • 30 Sep 22
Casey, Daly and Haley among five Munster re-signings Munster Rugby have confirmed contract extensions for five players, including Ireland internationals Craig Casey, Shane Daly and Mike Haley. Rugby • 30 Sep 22
Easterby wary of 'compromises' over Emerging Ireland Simon Easterby says he's wary of the compromises that the four Irish provinces have had to make for his upcoming Emerging Ireland tour to South … Rugby • 16 Sep 22
Jackman: Emerging Ireland Tour a 'terrible' idea RTÉ Rugby analyst Bernard Jackman has branded the upcoming Emerging Ireland tour of South Africa as a "terrible idea", citing both the timing of the … Rugby • 14 Sep 22
Baloucoune and Daly among 35-man Emerging Ireland squad A 35-man Emerging Ireland squad has been named to travel to South Africa in late September. Rugby • 14 Sep 22
RTÉ Rugby pod: Emerging Ireland doubts, plus URC return In episode 1 of the new RTÉ Rugby podcast season, Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Fiona Hayes as we run the microscope … Rugby • 16 Sep 22
Easterby to lead Emerging Ireland on South African tour The IRFU have confirmed Simon Easterby will lead an Emerging Ireland squad for a three-match South African tour this autumn. Rugby • 31 Aug 22
Concussion injury forces Marshall into retirement Connacht backrower Ben Marshall has been forced to retire from professional rugby based on medical advice following a concussion injury. Rugby • 31 Jan 17
Emerging Ireland ease past Georgia in Tbilisi Emerging Ireland made it three bonus point wins on the trot as they saw off the challenge of hosts Georgia 45-12 before lifting the World … Rugby • 21 Jun 15
Nine changes for Emerging Ireland in Georgia clash Nine changes have been made to the Emerging Ireland starting line-up for tomorrow’s clash with Georgia from the side that overpowered Uruguay 33-7 in the … Rugby • 20 Jun 15
Rhys Ruddock en route back to Dublin Rhys Ruddock's is today travelling back to Dublin following the arm injury he sustained playing for Emerging Ireland against Uruguay in the Tibilisi Cup. Rugby • 18 Jun 15
Emerging Ireland overpower Uruguay Cian Kelleher made a try-scoring debut for Emerging Ireland as they ran out convincing 33-7 winners over Rugby World Cup qualifiers Uruguay in Tbilisi this … Rugby • 17 Jun 15
Ten changes for Emerging Ireland Allen Clarke and Girvan Dempsey have made ten changes to the Emerging Ireland starting XV ahead of their clash with Uruguay tomorrow at the World … Rugby • 16 Jun 15
Emerging Ireland overpower Italy Emerging Ireland did most of their scoring in the first half as they carved out a 25-0 bonus-point victory over Emerging Italy in the World … Rugby • 13 Jun 15
Jack Conan starts for Emerging Ireland The Emerging Ireland side that will take on Emerging Italy in the group's opening fixture of the World Rugby Tbilisi Cup this Saturday has been … Rugby • 12 Jun 15
Emerging Ireland claim Nations Cup in Romania Emerging Ireland claimed the Nations Cup in Romania after beating the host nation 31-10. Rugby • 23 Jun 14
Marshall and Keatley come in for Emerging Ireland Paul Marshall and Ian Keatley will start as half-backs for Emerging Ireland in their winner-takes-all encounter with Romania on Sunday. Rugby • 20 Jun 14
Concussions rule out McGrath and Kearney Luke McGrath and Michael Kearney have been ruled out of Emerging Ireland's final game of the Nations Cup after suffering concussions. Rugby • 20 Jun 14
Emerging Ireland trounce Uruguay Paddy Butler bagged two tries as the Emerging Ireland side secured a simple 51-3 win over Uruguay in the IRB Nations Cup. Rugby • 18 Jun 14
