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Enniscorthy man Josh Murphy put in a huge shift from second row to help Connacht to cause a stirring upset against inter provincial rivals Ulster away in Ravenhill Belfast on Friday night in the URC quarter final... Like a coal shoveler on a steam train, Murphy worked his socks off in the engine room at …
He might be Grand Slam winner, but Tadhg Furlong will never let anything go to his head... His humble character is juxtaposed with his sheer talent on the rugby pitch. After winning the Grand Slam last weekend, Furlong quickly found himself back in Wexford. In Wexford, he turned up at his old primary school. Not …
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It's just the news that he wanted... A Wexford native has been making waves in the West of Ireland and he has been awarded with a new contract for his efforts. Paul Boyle, a former member of Gorey Rugby Club, has signed a new professional contract with Connacht Rugby for the year ahead. Speaking after …
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A work-man-like performance by Tadgh Furlong helped Ireland overcome a very stubborn English team to win the Grand Slam in Dublin on St.Patrick’s weekend... The team steamrolled England in the last 20 minutes to clinch the Triple Crown, Six Nations trophy and Grand Slam to spark wild celebrations in the stands and absolute chaos across …
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George Hadden delivered a momentous performance at Loose head prop for Ireland Under - 20’s versus England Under - 20’s in Musgrave Park, Cork on Sunday evening… It was a stirring performance by the young man in a heated battle against the old enemy. The Irish team won the Triple Crown, Championship and Grand Slam …
Gorey RFC youngster George Hadden put in a massively energetic shift for Ireland U-20s on Friday night against their Scotland counterparts in Scotstuan Stadium, Glasgow... In a magnificent 80-minute performance by Ireland, they obliterated Scotland U-20s on a remarkably impressive scoreline of 82-7. George started the match well with a decent carry. Again in this …
Leinster romped home to a handy victory versus the Dragons of Wales with a bonus point victory.... Leinster barely got out of second gear, yet put up a score-line of 43 pointsto 14 with the homeside ratcheting up 7 tries along the way. Deeny started very well and he was immediately given the responsibility of …
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Former Gorey Rugby Football club player George Hadden gave a huge scrummaging masterclass for Ireland Under-20’s vs France Under-20’s at a packed out Musgrave Park on Friday night.... While his all-round game was excellent despite his harsh yellow card in the second half it was the close-quarters battle where the Gorey Rfc man really shone …
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Former Gorey Rugby Club underage player George Hadden has been handed a starting berth on Ireland U-20’s team to face Wales U-20’s in Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay on the North Wales Coast and fabulous purpose built stadium specifically for U-20’s international rugby... It is the opening round of the U-20’s fixture and promises to be …
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Leinster Rugby has announced an open training session for February, which will take place in Wexford Wanderers RFC... Leinster Rugby will host the open training session at Wexford Wanderers RFC, on Thursday 9 February from 3pm. Wexford Wanderers is the home club of current player, Brian Deeny, as well as former Leinster and Ireland star …
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On Monday, London City Lionesses that Republic of Ireland international Rianna Jarrett has left the club by mutual agreement... Jarrett joined from Brighton and Hove Albion in July 2021, scoring five goals in 18 appearances, but she spent most of the time on the side-lines due to injuries that she picked up. In a statement …
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Wexford Wanderer Brian Deeny and Rathnure man Charlie Tector put in good performances for Leinster on the weekend against the Welsh outfit the Cardiff Blues with Deeny starting at second row, while Tector came on with 10 minutes to go. ... Deeny started off the match in energetic fashion with significant pressure on the Cardiff scrum …
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