Ode to Joy, the World Cup history maker
JOY Neville of Limerick made history when she became the first female match official at a Rugby World Cup fixture.
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JOY Neville of Limerick made history when she became the first female match official at a Rugby World Cup fixture.
Andrew Brace is one of four Irish officials at the World Cup.
Province’s recent URC performances have been woeful - coaching change is needed
Munster beat Ulster 18-13 in the URC at Thomond Park this evening.
Ulster 24 Connacht 26 The opening game in the Rainbow Cup proved a thoroughly entertaining affair that culminated in an injury time try for Connacht wing Peter Sullivan which claimed victory for the visitors. Connacht used the captainâs challenge, one of the laws adopted for the tournament, to facilitate their win. Ulster looked to have secured victory with a late try from Dave Shanahan but when Michael Lowry was adjudged to have stripped Kieran Marmion illegally in a tackle, Connacht elected to kick the penalty to touch rather than go for the posts and were rewarded when television matc...