Matera’s Reinstatement as Argentina Captain Sends a Clear Message | Opinion
Pablo Matera has been reinstated as the captain of the Argentinian national rugby team, after he and two others in
Former UCD Director of Rugby Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse
T/W: Sexual Abuse and Child Abuse The founder of the UCD Rugby Academy and former Director of Rugby for University
Juggling International Rugby with an Online Freshers Year | Beibhinn Parsons
Irish international sensation, Beibhinn Parsons has been taking the challenge of online lectures in her stride while simultaneously playing Six
Energia Community Series Suspended Under New Restrictions
On Thursday, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) received clarity from government on the status of domestic rugby amid ongoing public health measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.
UCD Men’s Rugby Looks to Build Into New Season Despite Challenges
University College Dublin (UCD) men’s rugby team are looking ahead to a strong season, after their Energia Community Series season got underway on Saturday.
The College Tribune spoke with Kevin Croke, the UCD Men’s Rugby coach to discuss how the season ahead looks and what challenges the team are facing with the current coronavirus restrictions.
Old Wesley off to winning start as they beat UCD in Donnybrook
On a chilly Saturday afternoon University College Dublin (UCD) visited the Energia Stadium in Donnybrook to take on Old Wesley
UCD RFC Set To Host Socially Distant Fun Run Fundraiser
University College Dublin (UCD) Rugby Football Club (RFC) will be hosting a unique fundraising event on Saturday the 11th of July as they encourage supporters and club members both old and new to take part in the AdAstra 5k Fun Run/Walk. As the lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic forced the postponement of UCD RFC’s usual fundraisers, such as their Annual Dinner, UCD RFC have had to think outside of the box in order raise funds during the summer.
Rugby returns to UCD as Leinster to begin training again
Leinster rugby will begin training at their High-Performance Centre (HPC) on University College Dublin’s (UCD’s) Bellfield campus on Monday, after players had undergone testing earlier this week. As part of the return to play protocols set out by the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), the HPC at UCD has been outfitted with the required infrastructure to facilitate a safe return to training, for restricted training sessions.
Leinster and Munster will begin training again at their respective HPCs on Monday 22 June, with Connacht and Ulster returning to training a week later on Monday 29 June. The National Men’s and Women’s Sevens squads are due back in training from Monday 6 July.
Ireland’s Rugby Team Is Down, But Definitely Not Out
Ireland finished third in the Six Nations Championship. I’m not exactly sure what a team imploding looks like, but I’m
It’s Time For Rugby To Address It’s Rampant Doping Culture
“What’s the dirtiest sport around?” This was the question that was put to the CEO of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) recently.
The Backrow: All Of The Skill And None Of The Flash?
“Going harassed by Edwards, Slattery’s pick up and he scores!” – The date; 27th January 1973, Cardiff Arms Park. Twenty-three-year-old
Eye to the Future: Irish Rugby’s Rising Stars
The appearance of a number of current Under 20s players in the AIL and on provincial A sides has caught