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 …
Wexford Native Signs New Professional Rugby Contract With Connacht
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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Column: The Wexford Rugby Players You Should Keep An Eye Out For
It always feels exciting to be standing on a precipice.... To know that your years of hard work away from the bright lights is finally starting to pay dividends. That’s how it must feel for anyone involved in Wexford rugby as they tune into the biggest games of the hemisphere and recognize more of the …
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Wexford’s Paul Boyle Comes On To Make Irish Rugby Debut
Wexford's Paul Boyle, his family, and his friends will be very proud people tonight.. The Gorey native came on from the bench in the 54th minute this evening to secure his first cap for the Irish men's rugby team. At the time of writing, the Irish Rugby team are defeating USA at the Aviva Stadium …
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Wexford’s Paul Boyle Could Make His Irish Rugby Debut This Weekend
People across Wexford will be keeping a close eye on Ireland's upcoming match.. Andy Farrell and his coaching team have named the Ireland side to face the USA at the Aviva Stadium in the final fixture of the Vodafone Summer Series. There are four new caps in the starting fifteen and a further four uncapped players in …
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Wexford Native Called Into Irish Rugby Squad For International Test Series
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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Wexford Man To Captain Connacht In European Cup This Weekend
[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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Wexford Native Extends Professional Rugby Contract
[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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Wexford’s Paul Boyle Scores Hat-Trick Of Tries On Night He First Captains Connacht
[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 …
A Wexford Man Was To Captain Connacht Rugby This Weekend — But Won’t Anymore
[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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Wexford Rugby Star Goes Pink To Raise Funds For Charity
[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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Stats Don’t Lie: Wexford Native’s Stats For Connacht Rugby Team Are Extraordinary
[social_share_button themes='theme1'] I think it's safe to say that Connacht are very happy with the Wexford native... Paul Boyle, a former Gorey Rugby Club player, now plies his trade with Connacht. On Friday, Connacht Rugby's Facebook page posted a graphic about the Wexford native, and it's fair to say that the man is doing extraordinary …
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