It was officially confirmed today that Munster’s Alan Quinlan will retire from professional rugby at the end of the current season. Quinlan, who will shortly celebrate his 37th birthday, confirmed…
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Exeter sign Aly Muldowney from Glasgow Warriors
Exeter head coach Rob Baxter believes he is adding a potent new weapon to his Chiefs pack for next season with the signing of Aly Muldowney from Magners League side…
Fetu’u Vainikolo to join Connacht
Connacht Rugby have completed the signing of winger Fetu’u Vainikolo from Super 15 franchise The Highlanders. The 26 year old Tongan born winger moved to New Zealand when he was…
Cardiff Blues release four players
The Blues can confirm that Ben White (above), Tom Davies, Bryn Griffiths and James Loxton will leave the region at the end of the season. Born in Gosford on the…
James King signs two year extension with Edinburgh
Four days after scoring his first Edinburgh try, James King today signed a two-year contract extension with the club and vowed to build on a promising debut campaign in the…
Scarlets ‘deeply-shocked’ over WRU’s Gavin Quinnell decision
Scarlets and Llanelli RFC player, Gavin Quinnell has been forced to end his professional rugby career after the serious eye injury sustained in the game against Cross Keys caused him…
Heat too much for Leinster
Leinster threw away an 11-point half-time lead to lose 23-24 to Munster at Thomond Park on Saturday night. The visitors had looked the far more dangerous team in the first…
Paul O’Connell injured in Leinster clash
Munster and Ireland talisman Paul O’Connell was forced to leave the pitch early in the second half of the Magners League game against Leinster on Saturday night with an ankle…
Munster spirit wins derby day
Munster coach Tony McGahan praised his side’s attitude and spirit on Saturday night having watched them come back from an 11-point deficit at half-time to defeat Leinster 24-23 in the…
Munster favourites in derby clash
Munster go into Saturday evening’s provincial derby clash as 4/7 favourites to beat in-form Leinster according to Ladbrokes. The Thomond Park showdown will be a chance for redemption for the…