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The Ireland Rugby Sevens team have qualified for the Olympics.... Six years after embarking on a rollercoaster journey from the bottom tier of European Sevens Rugby, Ireland Men’s Sevens have this evening realised their Olympic Dream by booking their place at this summer’s Tokyo Games courtesy of a 28-19 victory at the final Qualifying tournament in Monaco. …
Ireland U-20 kicked off their Six Nations challenge with a bonus point win against Scotland at BT Cardiff Arms Park... Ireland were 7-14 up at half time and took full advantage of Scotland losing a man to a red card as they powered to a 7-38 final score. Two Wexford natives started on the Ireland …
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Andy Farrell and the coaching team have named a 37 man squad for the Vodafone Summer Series which features two Tests in July... In the two tests which will take place at the Aviva Stadium, Ireland will face Japan and then the USA. The match against Japan on Saturday 3rd July will kick off at 1.00pm …
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The sod has been officially turned on this Astroturf pitch.. The sod for the new Astroturf pitch at Wexford CBS has been turned. A spokesperson for Wexford CBS confirmed the news yesterday: "The first sod was officially turned today for our new floodlit Astroturf pitch this afternoon! We’re very excited that our #PitchTogether is underway! …
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He's one of the best in the world... There's no doubt that Tadhg Furlong is one of the best rugby players out there in his position. The Wexford man has been, once again, selected for the British and Irish Lions squad, which is an incredible achievement. Seven other Irish international players will be joining the …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Wexford man Paul Boyle will captain Connacht Rugby this weekend... Connacht will field an almost fully-loaded team as they go in search of a win in Saturday’s European Challenge Cup round of 16 match against Leicester Tigers. Gorey man Paul Boyle will captain the province in the absence of Jarrad Butler. The game at the …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] It's great to see Wexford people doing well... Wexford native Paul Boyle recently extended his professional rugby contract. Boyle, who hails from North Wexford, announced that he has extended his contract with Connacht Rugby for another two years. This season, the 24-year-old enjoyed a season which saw him become a central player in …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Tadhg Furlong continues to impress... Rugby fans were in awe of Wexford's Tadhg Furlong's footwork during Ireland's Six Nations clash against Scotland this afternoon. https://twitter.com/SixNationsRugby/status/1371125658924032001?s=20 Furlong's classy foot-work was shared widely across social media following Ireland's 27-24 defeat over Scotland. If you’re looking to advertise on Wexford Weekly, please check out our advertising …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] It’s safe to say that Paul Boyle won’t forget this night for a while... Connacht rugby coach Andy Friend called upon Wexford native Paul Boyle to captain the side in last night’s clash against Benetton Ruby. Connacht won the game by 31-14. On the same night that he first captained the Connacht Senior …
[social_share_button themes='theme1'] A Wexford-man was due to captain the Connacht Rugby team this weekend.. Connacht’s Rugby team were meant to be captained by Paul Boyle this weekend. Boyle, who is a native of North Wexford, was selected by Andy Friend to captain the side in their clash against Wales’ Ospreys in the PRO14. "Paul Boyle …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] A Wexford school has won a massive €50,000 to upgrade their sports facilities... Tara Hill National School, a primary school in North Wexford just outside of Gorey, has just won €50,000 to upgrade their sports facilities. Over 1,000 schools entered the competition, a campaign which was organised and supported by international supermarket Aldi. …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] We have to respect anyone who dyes their hair pink... Wexford native and now Connacht Rugby star Paul Boyle has dyed his hair pink for charity. The Wexford man is raising funds for a Wexford charity, North Wexford hospice. He recently dyed his hair blonde to raise funds for the same charity, and …
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