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New Zealand drop to fourth place in World Rugby Rankings

August 28, 2023

New Zealand have dropped to the fourth position in the World Rugby Rankings following their defeat to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup…

Injured Healy misses out on selection as Ireland confirm World Cup squad

August 27, 2023

Ireland have left out veteran prop Cian Healy from the 33-man Rugby World Cup squad announced on Sunday. Healy picked a leg injury during…

Ireland to name World Cup squad on Sunday

August 25, 2023

Ireland have changed the date for the announcement of Rugby World Cup squad which will now be unveiled on Sunday. Head coach Andy Farrell…

Ireland include uncapped hooker Diarmuid Barron in squad ahead of Samoa game

August 22, 2023

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has included uncapped hooker Diarmuid Barron in the squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup warm-up game against Samoa…

Lions prop Tadhg Furlong ahead of ‘acid test’ clash with Japan

June 19, 2021

With the British and Irish Lions’ preparations for South Africa having begun, second-time tourist Tadhg Furlong talks about what he and his teammates have…

Ireland’s Sene Naoupu: ‘Fearless young stars can ‘thrive’ going forward’

April 15, 2021

Ireland face France in the Women’s Six Nations on Saturday and Sene Naoupu is excited by the young generation which shone in their opening…

Ireland’s Kathryn Dane: “It is even more important now that we ensure the wellbeing of our players”

April 8, 2021

For her PhD, scrum-half Kathryn Dane is investigating injuries related to tackling in women’s rugby whilst also preparing for the beginning of Ireland’s Six…

Leinster “improving their execution” as Pro14 champions aim for European glory

March 30, 2021

Fresh from their latest Pro14 success, Leinster’s attentions now switch to the Heineken Champions Cup and their Round of 16 tie with Toulon. TRU’s…

TRU’s Team of the Six Nations 2021: Round 5

March 22, 2021

After an amazing Super Saturday, we look at Round 5 of the Guinness Six Nations 2021 and the TRU team have picked their XV…

TRU’s Team of the Six Nations 2021: Round 4

March 16, 2021

After a short break, we were back in action for Round 4 of the Guinness Six Nations 2021 and the TRU team have picked…