Old Wesley off to winning start as they beat UCD in Donnybrook
On a chilly Saturday afternoon University College Dublin (UCD) visited the Energia Stadium in Donnybrook to take on Old Wesley in the Energia Community Series. After a loss to Trinity…
UCD RFC Set To Host Socially Distant Fun Run Fundraiser
University College Dublin (UCD) Rugby Football Club (RFC) will be hosting a unique fundraising event on Saturday the 11th of July as they encourage supporters and club members both old…
Rugby returns to UCD as Leinster to begin training again
Leinster rugby will begin training at their High-Performance Centre (HPC) on University College Dublin’s (UCD’s) Bellfield campus on Monday, after players had undergone testing earlier this week. As part of…
Ireland’s Rugby Team Is Down, But Definitely Not Out
Ireland finished third in the Six Nations Championship. I’m not exactly sure what a team imploding looks like, but I’m pretty sure losing two games from five and falling to…
It’s Time For Rugby To Address It’s Rampant Doping Culture
“What’s the dirtiest sport around?” This was the question that was put to the CEO of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) recently. Her answer? Not cycling, not athletics, but rugby. Yes, rugby…
The Backrow: All Of The Skill And None Of The Flash?
“Going harassed by Edwards, Slattery’s pick up and he scores!” – The date; 27th January 1973, Cardiff Arms Park. Twenty-three-year-old Fergus Slattery was in his prime as the Barbarians took…
Eye to the Future: Irish Rugby’s Rising Stars
The appearance of a number of current Under 20s players in the AIL and on provincial A sides has caught the attention of many onlookers. The Ireland Under 20s are…
Stadium Science: The Home Advantage
What makes a great stadium? What creates an atmosphere that truly provides that home advantage, that extra one percent for the team? Is it the stadium itself or the fans?…
School’s Rugby: The Game In It’s Purest Form?
I am someone who did not actually get the opportunity to partake in the Leinster Schools Senior Cup as a player. Despite this, I still firmly believe that school’s rugby…
What To Expect From The 2019 Six Nations
The ‘Six Nations Championship’ is a sporting event steeped in rich history and tradition. Moulded from the original ‘Home Nations Championship’ dating back to 1883, the ‘Six Nations’ has developed…
Champions Cup Preview
With the start of the new European Champions Cup campaign just around the corner, we preview the hopes of the Irish provinces as well as some of the leading contenders.…
In Praise of Stuart Lancaster
In these halcyon days of Leinster Rugby, it’s easy to forget the low ebb the province found itself at this time two years ago. A convincing defeat in the Pro…