Ireland

Uruguay go down to Emerging Ireland in Tbilisi Cup

Los Teros lost 33-7 this afternoon against Ireland ‘A’. Known as Emerging Ireland, the second-string Irish test side is providing players with opportunities at pressing for senior squad involvement in this year’s Rugby World Cup. After a first half in which the Europeans dominated, and led 26-0 at the interval,the …

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Tbilisi Cup unaffected by flood

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The Georgian Rugby Union has confirmed that the World Rugby Tbilisi Cup tournament will continue as planned despite heavy flooding in a section of the city adjacent the Vere River. Avchala Stadium is located approximately 14 km north of the area and has not been affected in any way. Major …

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2015 World Rugby Tbilisi Cup Preview

The 2015 World Rugby Tbilisi Cup kicks off on Saturday, with representative sides from Ireland, Italy, Uruguay, and hosts Georgia taking part. It is the third year of the tournament, first contested in 2013, and has previously included teams from Argentina, South Africa, and Spain. Both Italy and Ireland have …

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Pumitas fall short against Ireland

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Argentina’s hopes of opening the World Rugby Under 20s Championship with a win fell agonizingly short as Ireland completed a late 18-16 victory in Parma, Italy this afternoon. Played at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, the European side won with a late penalty in a match in which the lead changed …

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