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27 June 2017, 3:34pm
A total of eleven new recruits will enter the Greencore-sponsored Munster Rugby Academy ahead of the 2017/18 season.
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27 June 2017, 2:51pm
Leinster Rugby have confirmed their Academy panel for the 2017/18 season as well as a new addition to their senior ranks. Eight players in total will join the Academy from July 1.
Editor
18 June 2017, 1:29pm
Conor Dean's 73rd-minute penalty edged the Ireland Under-20s to a 24-18 win over hosts Georgia in a pulsating 9th-10th place play-off at the World Rugby U-20 Championship in Tbilisi.
Editor
17 June 2017, 9:58pm
Buoyed by their midweek win over Samoa, the Ireland Under-20s will look to finish an injury-hit campaign on a high when they take on World Rugby U-20 Championship hosts Georgia in Tbilisi.
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  Teams Ire U20 v Ita U20 Teams Ireland U20s v Italy U20s Opposition Italy U20s (N) Opposition Ita U20 (N) 21-22
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Opposition Italy U20s Venue Kutaisi Stadium Time KO 15:30 Referee Previous Meeting Ire U20 Form L L L W W Ita U20 Form W L L L L  Teams Ire U20 v Sco U20 Teams Ireland U20s v Scotland U20s Opposition Scotland U20s (N) Opposition Sco U20 (N) 28-32
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Opposition Scotland U20s Venue Kutaisi Stadium Time KO 13:00 Referee Previous Meeting Ire U20 Form L L L W W Sco U20 Form L W W W W  Teams Ire U20 v NZ U20 Teams Ireland U20s v New Zealand U20s Opposition New Zealand U20s (N) Opposition NZ U20 (N) 3-69
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Opposition New Zealand U20s Venue Kutaisi Stadium Time KO 15:30 Referee Previous Meeting Ire U20 Form L L L W W NZ U20 Form W W W W W  Teams Ire U20 v Sam U20 Teams Ireland U20s v Samoa U20s Opposition Samoa U20s (N) Opposition Sam U20 (N) 52-26
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Opposition Samoa U20s Venue Avchala Stadium Time KO 13:00 Referee Previous Meeting Ire U20 Form L L L W W Sam U20 Form L L L L L  Teams Geo U20 v Ire U20 Teams Georgia U20s v Ireland U20s Opposition Georgia U20s (A) Opposition Geo U20 (A) 18-24
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Opposition Georgia U20s Venue Meskhi (Lokomotivi) Stadium Time KO 13:00 Referee Pablo de Luca Previous Meeting Ire U20 Form L L L W W Geo U20 Form L L L W L |
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17 Jun, 12:00
The Ireland Under-20 team (sponsored by PwC) to face World Rugby U-20 Championship hosts Georgia in Sunday's 9th-10th place play-off in Tbilisi (kick-off 1pm local time/10am Irish time) has been named by head coach Peter Malone.
Editor
16 Jun, 17:16
Yesterday the Ireland Under-20 players, management and backroom staff visited 'First Step Georgia', a non-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for children with special needs by providing direct care, public advocacy, family support services and training.
Editor
14 Jun, 14:30
The Ireland Under-20s racked up eight tries in their 52-26 win over Samoa which sets up a 9th-10th place play-off against World Rugby U-20 Championship hosts Georgia on Sunday (kick-off 1pm local time/10am Irish time). Check out the Samoa match highlights and photo gallery.
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13 Jun, 12:42
Hooker Ronan Kelleher helped himself to two tries as the Ireland Under-20s powered their way to a 52-26 win over Samoa in today's 9th-12th place play-off at the World Rugby U-20 Championship in Georgia.
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25 Jul, 15:35
Monday was a momentous day for the Ireland Women's camp as the 28-strong squad was revealed for the Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil. Head coach Tom Tierney and captain Niamh Briggs spoke to the press at the announcement in UCD.
15 Jul, 12:23
IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne spoke to Irish Rugby TV about the Union's 2016/17 Annual Report, which includes increased investment in Women's rugby and addresses the challenges of funding for the game in Ireland.
14 Jul, 10:11
The launch of a commemorative stamp to mark the Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland was a special day for Women's rugby, team captain Niamh Briggs and her family. We spoke to her and her dad Mike at the GPO.
27 Jun, 17:30
Marie Louise Reilly joined her Ireland team-mates Nora Stapleton and Lindsay Peat at a recent Dublin City Council event in support of the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup. Reilly, who works as a DCC Sports Officer, said: "The team are coming together really well, we're working hard and hopefully August will be really memorable not just for us but for the whole country."
27 Jun, 17:00
Fiona Coghlan, Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 Ambassador and Chair of the Dublin City Sports and Wellbeing Partnership, speaks about Dublin City Council's support of the tournament in August and the momentum and excitement building in the capital and around the four provinces for WRWC 2017.
23 Jun, 08:50
Felix Jones, who is the visiting coach in Ireland camp this week, spoke to Irish Rugby TV about how 'interesting' and 'valuable' his time in Tokyo has been, and also what the transition from player to coach is like. He retired in October 2015 and is now Munster's back-line and attack coach.
23 Jun, 08:28
Speaking ahead of Saturday's second Test against Japan, Ireland tour captain Rhys Ruddock said: "We've been happy with the results so far, and there's been bits of the performances we've been really happy with and some bits that we're looking to improve on. Tomorrow marks the last opportunity to go out and do that, so we're all really excited about getting out there now."
22 Jun, 11:13
Ulster's Luke Marshall, who will return to the Irish midfield in Tokyo on Saturday, is expecting Japan to 'come back pretty hard' following their 50-22 defeat in Shizuoka last weekend.
22 Jun, 11:02
Set for his third start of the summer tour, Ireland number 8 Jack Conan said: "We gave ourselves the objective of coming over with three good performances, and I feel like we're one away from that. It'll be another massive 80 minutes and everyone wants to finish the season on a high."
20 Jun, 15:41
Marking the 50-day countdown, we hear from Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 Tournament Director Garrett Tubridy and Ireland forwards Cliodhna Moloney and Paula Fitzpatrick as the tournament, which will be held in Dublin and Belfast from August 9 to 26, draws ever closer.
19 Jun, 01:50
Highlights from Ireland's 50-22 first Test victory over Japan at Ecopa Stadium in Shizuoka. Joe Schmidt's men ran in seven tries with two each from Keith Earls, Dan Leavy and Jack Conan, while Garry Ringrose also dotted down.
6 Jun, 18:06
An Ireland Women's XV triumphed 24-22 over Japan in a behind-closed-doors uncapped trial match at the UCD Bowl last Saturday, with Hannah Tyrrell and Claire Molloy crossing for late tries.
20 Apr, 16:46
The Ireland Under-18 and Under-19 squads had a busy Easter period with seven matches played in Ashbourne, Cardiff, Llanelli, Caerphilly and Bordeaux. Check out some of the tries scored. Full match reports are available on www.irishrugby.ie.
18 Apr, 12:33
Speaking to RTE Radio rugby correspondent Michael Corcoran, Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt was asked about prioritising players playing in Ireland when it comes to national selection over those who are based overseas.
18 Apr, 12:25
In an interview broadcast on RTE Radio 1's 'Sunday Sport' programme, Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt discussed the challenges and opportunities presented by the summer tour to the USA and Japan, and also looked ahead to next month's Rugby World Cup Pool Draw.
18 Apr, 12:12
Speaking about working with the provinces and monitoring players' progress, Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt told RTE Radio 1: "For us, having the best quality of performance within the provinces, getting some really good coaching from the provincial coaches, which we know is happening at the moment, that's the foundation that we need because in the end we get the players in a match week pretty much."
18 Apr, 11:41
In an interview with RTE Radio rugby correspondent Michael Corcoran, Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt confirmed that Girvan Dempsey, Felix Jones and Ronan O'Gara will be incorporated into the coaching group for the upcoming summer tour to the USA and Japan.
13 Apr, 16:06
IRFU National Talent Development Manager Hendrik Kruger says the Easter age-grade internationals give the Ireland Under-18 and Under-19 players 'the chance to represent their country and experience international rugby' and are 'the highlight of their season'.
13 Apr, 14:50
The Ireland Under-18 Clubs & Schools team (sponsored by PwC) played the England U-18 Counties side in the first of two matches at Ashbourne RFC this week. Check out the highlights from Wednesday's entertaining clash.
28 Mar, 18:32
The Ireland Under-19s, sponsored by PwC, hosted the touring Japan squad in sunny conditions at Donnybrook on Saturday, with 12 tries and 81 points scored in an exciting and fast-paced encounter.
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