The Ireland Women's 7s finished Day 1 of the Canada 7s on a winning note, defeating Japan 21-14.
Tries from Stacey Flood, Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe and Ali Miller, along with three conversions from Lucy Mulhall meant Ireland finished third in Pool C, having lost to England and hosts Canada earlier in the day.
They face Brazil in the Bowl Semi-Final at 11.28 (local time) / 19.28 (Irish time).
Games can be watched here: http://www.worldrugby.org/womens-sevens-series/series-info/where-can-i-watch
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Photo - The Ireland Women's 7s finished Day 1 of the Canada 7s on a winning note, defeating Japan 21
Photo - The Ireland Women's 7s finished Day 1 of the Canada 7s on a winning note, defeating Japan 21
The Ireland Women's 7s finished Day 1 of the Canada 7s on a winning note, defeating Japan 21-14.
Tries from Stacey Flood, Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe and Ali Miller, along with three conversions from Lucy Mulhall meant Ireland finished third Pool C, having lost to England and hosts Canada earlier in the day.
They face Brazil in the Bowl Semi-Final at 11.28 (local time) / 19.28 (Irish time).
Games can be watched here: http://www.worldrugby.org/womens-sevens-series/series-info/where-can-i-watch
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Photo - GUINNESS Pro12 Rugby Round 20 result from the Sportsground: Connacht Rugby 35-14 Munster T
GUINNESS Pro12 Rugby Round 20 result from the Sportsground:
Connacht Rugby 35-14 Munster
Tries from Niyi Adeolokun (x2) and Finlay Bealham along with a penalty try help Connacht win the inter-provincial clash with Munster in Galway. Shane O’Leary added 15 points with the boot (Three Penalties, Three Conversions).
The Munster points were scored through tries from Simon Zebo and Mike Sherry and 4 points from Johnny Holland (Two Conversions).
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Photo - Final words before the Ireland Women's 7s side play England in the opening game of the Canad
Final words before the Ireland Women's 7s side play England in the opening game of the Canada 7s.
The game kicks off at 11am (local time) / 7pm (Irish time).
The games will be streamed live here: http://www.worldrugby.org/womens-sevens-series/series-info/where-can-i-watch
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Photo - GUINNESS Pro12 Rugby Round 20 result from Parma.. Zebre 17-47 Ulster Rugby Official Jared
GUINNESS Pro12 Rugby Round 20 result from Parma..
Zebre 17-47 Ulster Rugby Official
Jared Payne scores a hat-trick as Ulster run in six tries at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi. The other try scorers were Ruan Pienaar, Craig Gilroy and Tommy Bowe (x2).
Paddy Jackson kicked 6 points (Three Conversions), Pienaar kicked 4 points (Two Conversions) and Stuart Olding 2 points (One Conversion) to complete the scoring.
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Photo - GUINNESS Pro12 Rugby Round 20 result from the RDS: Leinster Rugby 30-23 Edinburgh Leinster
GUINNESS Pro12 Rugby Round 20 result from the RDS:
Leinster Rugby 30-23 Edinburgh
Leinster secure an important bonus point victory at the RDS. The Leinster tries were scored by Luke McGrath, Josh Van der Flier and Fergus McFadden (x2).
Ian Madigan kicked 10 points (Two Penalties, Two Conversions) to complete the scoring.
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Photo - The Ireland Women's Sevens side completed thier final pitch session today ahead of the Canad
The Ireland Women's Sevens side completed thier final pitch session today ahead of the Canada 7s kicking off tomorrow.
Ireland will face England in the first game of the day, with kick off at 11am (local time) / 7pm (Irish time).
They will then face hosts Canada at 2.14pm (local time) / 10.14pm (Irish time).
The final Pool C game will see Ireland meet Japan at 5.06pm (local time) / 1.06am (Irish time)
All games will be streamed live via www.youtube.com/user/irb
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Photo - We've dipped into the Inpho archives ahead of the big clash in the Pro 12
We've dipped into the Inpho archives ahead of the big clash in the Pro 12
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Video - We caught up with Ireland Women's Sevens coach Anthony Eddy earlier in the week to discuss t
We caught up with Ireland Women's Sevens coach Anthony Eddy earlier in the week to discuss the Atlanta 7s
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Photo - 45 players to gather for 1 day Ireland camp this weekend. Full list in comments. Uncapped Ma
45 players to gather for 1 day Ireland camp this weekend. Full list in comments. Uncapped Matt Healy, Luke McGrath, Garry Ringrose and Quinn Roux included.
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Photo - 44 players to gather for 1 day Ireland camp this weekend. Full list in comments. Uncapped Ma
44 players to gather for 1 day Ireland camp this weekend. Full list in comments. Uncapped Matt Healy, Luke McGrath, Garry Ringrose and Quinn Roux included.
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Photo - The Ireland Women's 7s beat Japan 26-15 to win the Bowl at the Atlanta 7s. Attention now tu
The Ireland Women's 7s beat Japan 26-15 to win the Bowl at the Atlanta 7s.
Attention now turns to the Langford 7s next weekend in Canada.
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Photo - European Rugby Challenge Cup: Grenoble 33-32 Connacht Rugby Heartbreak for Connacht as they
European Rugby Challenge Cup:
Grenoble 33-32 Connacht Rugby
Heartbreak for Connacht as they lose their European Quarter Final by a single point. Connacht led with eight minutes remaining but a late drop goal from Grenoble's Jonathan Wisniewski gave the home side the victory.
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Photo - Ireland Women's 7s put in a fine performance to defeat Spain 17-5 in the Bowl Semi-Final of
Ireland Women's 7s put in a fine performance to defeat Spain 17-5 in the Bowl Semi-Final of the Atlanta 7s.
We face Japan in the Bowl Final at 18.28 (Local time) / 23.28 (Irish time).
Watch it live here: https://youtu.be/iN-JncaIKJ8
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Video - The Ireland Women's 7s head out to take on Spain in the Atlanta 7s Bowl Semi-Final. Kicking
The Ireland Women's 7s head out to take on Spain in the Atlanta 7s Bowl Semi-Final.
Kicking off now - watch it here: http://www.worldrugby.org/sevens-series/where-can-i-watch
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Photo - The Ireland Women's Sevens will take on fellow Olympic hopefuls Spain tomorrow in the Atlant
The Ireland Women's Sevens will take on fellow Olympic hopefuls Spain tomorrow in the Atlanta 7s Bowl Semi-Final.
Kick-Off is 2.20pm (local) / 7.20pm (Irish Time).
It will be streamed here: youtu.be/o1360Vo3ZtM
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Video - The Ireland Women's 7s are under way in their first game of the Atlanta 7s against France.
The Ireland Women's 7s are under way in their first game of the Atlanta 7s against France.
Follow all all the action here: youtu.be/o1360Vo3ZtM
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Photo - We're flying the flag for Connacht Rugby this weekend. COME ON CONNACHT
We're flying the flag for Connacht Rugby this weekend. COME ON CONNACHT
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Photo - The sun was shining in KSU today as the Ireland Women's 7s had their final session ahead of
The sun was shining in KSU today as the Ireland Women's 7s had their final session ahead of tomorrow's Atlanta 7s kicking off.
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Photo - A dip into the archives ahead of the big European game this weekemd
A dip into the archives ahead of the big European game this weekemd
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Video - Looking for a rugby summer camp? Want to improve your French? Check out www.rugbyandfrench.c
Looking for a rugby summer camp? Want to improve your French? Check out www.rugbyandfrench.com
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Photo - The April edition is out now http://intouch.newcenturypublishing.com/i/661987-intouch-april-
The April edition is out now http://intouch.newcenturypublishing.com/i/661987-intouch-april-2016
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Video - Have you tried TOUCH yet? Venues in Belfast, Dublin & Galway - www.irishrugby.ie/touch
Have you tried TOUCH yet? Venues in Belfast, Dublin & Galway - www.irishrugby.ie/touch
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Photo - Connacht travel to Stade Des Alpes this weekend and there will be some familiar Irish faces
Connacht travel to Stade Des Alpes this weekend and there will be some familiar Irish faces there to meet them.
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Ulster Bank League: Division 2A Previews
The final round of the league before the playoffs and there is something at stake in every match in Division 2A - not least the destination of the title.
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Photo - A look back at some familiar faces from Ulster v Connacht over the years
A look back at some familiar faces from Ulster v Connacht over the years
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Photo - We've gone through the Inpho archive and found some interesting photos from the Leinster v M
We've gone through the Inpho archive and found some interesting photos from the Leinster v Munster clash.
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Photo - PRO12 Round 18 Munster 47-0 Zebre Seven tries for Munster in a comfortable victory at Thomo
PRO12 Round 18
Munster 47-0 Zebre
Seven tries for Munster in a comfortable victory at Thomond Park
Glasgow Warriors 27-17 Ulster Rugby Official
Tries from Iain Henderson and Stuart McCloskey in vain for Ulster as they slip to defeat at Scotstoun
Connacht Rugby 7-6 Leinster Rugby
The only try of the game came from Connacht's Kieran Marmion to give the home side victory at the Sportsground
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Photo - We've picked a few photos of some familiar faces from the archives ahead of the big Connacht
We've picked a few photos of some familiar faces from the archives ahead of the big Connacht v Leinster Pro12 match this weekend
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Video - Hat-Trick heroine Alison Miller on the team effort and looking forward to the Olympic Repech
Hat-Trick heroine Alison Miller on the team effort and looking forward to the Olympic Repechage in Dublin in June.
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Photo - Ireland earn their third win of the Six Nations Championship with a 26-18 win over Scotland
Ireland earn their third win of the Six Nations Championship with a 26-18 win over Scotland last Friday. Ireland ended the tournament in 3rd place.
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Photo - Jonathan Sexton and Conor Murray have been shortlisted for the RBS 6 Nations Player Of The T
Jonathan Sexton and Conor Murray have been shortlisted for the RBS 6 Nations Player Of The Tournament. You can vote at http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/21509.php
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Photo - Miller Time. A hat trick of tries for Alison Miller helps Ireland to a 45- 12 win over Scotl
Miller Time. A hat trick of tries for Alison Miller helps Ireland to a 45- 12 win over Scotland #wrugby
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Video - Ireland v Scotland - Behind The Scenes In Aviva Stadium as Ireland finished the RBS 6 Nation
Ireland v Scotland - Behind The Scenes In Aviva Stadium as Ireland finished the RBS 6 Nations championship with a win.
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Photo - Come on you girls in green. Get down to Donnybrook for 1pm today and cheer on the team.
Come on you girls in green. Get down to Donnybrook for 1pm today and cheer on the team.
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Video - Always the team man, Keith Earls scored a try to mark his 50th cap for Ireland.
Always the team man, Keith Earls scored a try to mark his 50th cap for Ireland.
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Photo - Ireland 35-25 Scotland Ireland sign off from this year's RBS 6 Nations with a high scoring v
Ireland 35-25 Scotland
Ireland sign off from this year's RBS 6 Nations with a high scoring victory over Scotland. Ireland crossed for two tries in each half - CJ Stander and Keith Earls in the first half and Conor Murray and Devin Toner with second half scores.
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Photo - Johnny (559) is just 1 point behind David Humphreys in the all time Ireland points list. ROG
Johnny (559) is just 1 point behind David Humphreys in the all time Ireland points list. ROG leads the way on 1,083.
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Photo - All set in Aviva Stadium as Keith Earls is set to win his 50th cap for Ireland. #ShoulderToS
All set in Aviva Stadium as Keith Earls is set to win his 50th cap for Ireland. #ShoulderToShoulder
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Video - Here's Johnny! Don't worry, he won't be late today https://youtu.be/yyR0U3hvRZ0
Here's Johnny! Don't worry, he won't be late today https://youtu.be/yyR0U3hvRZ0
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