This was more like it. 10,32 to the Lions!! Like what we mentioned in our match preview, the Lions needed a comprehensive, convincing win to get back on track and to focus the squad. And that's just what they did. There are some players from today's 23 that have played themselves into the first All … Continue reading Maori All Blacks v Lions post match report
Maori All Blacks v B&I Lions preview
The Lions have entered the lion's den and have had ups and downs for almost two weeks now. And by lion's den I mean of course the home of the most ferocious, fanatical and famous rugby nation in the world, New Zealand!! We (the Lions, albeit I'm just merely a mortal supporter) kicked off the … Continue reading Maori All Blacks v B&I Lions preview
Upcoming Irish Rugby fixtures
Below are the senior men's international fixtures and results for 2017/18. Check out our Preview and Review pages for full analysis of each game. Fixtures and analysis of the women's / U20's / 7's will be included in the future! Date Time (Local) Competition Home Score Away Sat 10 Jun 17:00 Summer Tour United States … Continue reading Upcoming Irish Rugby fixtures
All Champions Cup & Guinness Pro12 competition fixtures are available in the sub-pages in the ‘Fixtures’ dropdown menu!
Thoughts on the 2017/18 Champions Cup pools!
Below is how the 5 pools look for the upcoming Champions Cup competition: First of all, Leinster has been drawn the exact same opponents in their pool as the 2011/12 season. Lets just hope that this is a good omen of how this season will end in terms of who tops that group, and who … Continue reading Thoughts on the 2017/18 Champions Cup pools!
Initial thoughts on Connacht’s Challenge Cup pool for the 2017/18 season!
Connacht Rugby have been included in Pool 5 and will face the following teams in the upcoming 2017/18 Challenge Cup season: Brive Worcester Oyonnax Below is how all 5 pools look: Some interesting pools in there, reigning champions SF Paris and Gloucester should feel happy enough and should progress to the knockout stages by topping … Continue reading Initial thoughts on Connacht’s Challenge Cup pool for the 2017/18 season!
2017/18 Champions Cup groups to be announced at 1pm today!
New rugby blogging website!!
This site is dedicated to providing you with the latest rugby news around Ireland and also some of our personal analysis on matches throughout the rugby season. Pre/Post match analysis will be primarily focused on all senior Leinster Rugby games throughout the season, plus general analysis on Connacht, Munster, Ulster and of course the Irish … Continue reading New rugby blogging website!!