http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/barnes-to-miss-australias-european-tour-14546151.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/barnes-to-miss-australias-european-tour-14546151.html?r=RSS <p>Australian vice-captain Berrick Barnes has been ruled out of his country's upcoming tour of Europe.</p> Rugby Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:33:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/provinces-to-name-teams-for-magners-games-14545927.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/provinces-to-name-teams-for-magners-games-14545927.html?r=RSS <p>Munster, Ulster and Leinster are due to name their teams today for this weekend's Magners League clashes.</p> Rugby Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:55:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/provincial-teams-to-play-first-game-in-aviva-stadium-14544652.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/provincial-teams-to-play-first-game-in-aviva-stadium-14544652.html?r=RSS <p>The first game to be played at the new Aviva Stadium will be an historic rugby match between two composite Irish provincial teams.</p> Rugby Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:31:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/all-blacks-make-three-changes-for-tokyo-tie-14544302.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/all-blacks-make-three-changes-for-tokyo-tie-14544302.html?r=RSS <p>New Zealand coach Graham Henry has named a strong starting line-up for the All Blacks' historic Bledisloe Cup clash with Australia in Tokyo this Saturday.</p> Rugby Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:59:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/nine-uncapped-players-in-kidneys-39man-ireland-squad-14543925.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/nine-uncapped-players-in-kidneys-39man-ireland-squad-14543925.html?r=RSS <p>Declan Kidney has named a 39-man squad for the Autumn Tests against Australia, Fiji and South Africa.</p> Rugby Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:09:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/australia-make-four-changes-for-tokyo-clash-14543352.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/australia-make-four-changes-for-tokyo-clash-14543352.html?r=RSS <p>Australia have made four changes to their team for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup test match against New Zealand in Tokyo.</p> Rugby Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:37:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-to-name-squad-for-november-test-series-14543351.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-to-name-squad-for-november-test-series-14543351.html?r=RSS <p>Declan Kidney is expected to name his squad for the November test series later today.</p> Rugby Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:36:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/3-uncapped-players-in-johnsons-injuryhit-england-squad-14543083.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/3-uncapped-players-in-johnsons-injuryhit-england-squad-14543083.html?r=RSS <p>England boss Martin Johnson has named three uncapped players in a re-vamped squad for the autumn internationals.</p> Rugby Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:38:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-and-ulster-name-teams-for-magners-clash-14541614.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-and-ulster-name-teams-for-magners-clash-14541614.html?r=RSS <p>Leinster and Ulster have named their teams for tomorrow's Magners League clash between the two sides.</p> Rugby Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/hamstrung-howlett-ruled-out-of-munster-trip-to-edinburgh-14540955.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/hamstrung-howlett-ruled-out-of-munster-trip-to-edinburgh-14540955.html?r=RSS <p>Dougie Howlett has been ruled out of Munster's game away to Edinburgh on Friday evening.</p> Rugby Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:35:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/connacht-make-two-changes-for-glasgow-clash-14540902.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/connacht-make-two-changes-for-glasgow-clash-14540902.html?r=RSS <p>Connacht have made two changes to their team for tomorrow evening's Magners League clash with Glasgow.</p> Rugby Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/jennings-appeal-to-be-heard-in-dublin-today-14538300.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/jennings-appeal-to-be-heard-in-dublin-today-14538300.html?r=RSS <p>The appeal by Leinster's Shane Jennings against his 12-week suspension is due to be heard in Dublin later today.</p> Rugby Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/former-leinster-prop-palaamo-denied-uk-visa-14537928.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/former-leinster-prop-palaamo-denied-uk-visa-14537928.html?r=RSS <p>Former Leinster player Fosi Pala'amo has had a visa application rejected by the British authorities.</p> Rugby Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:40:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/springbok-fourie-free-to-join-western-province-14537889.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/springbok-fourie-free-to-join-western-province-14537889.html?r=RSS <p>Jaque Fourie could be on his way to join Western Province from South African side the Golden Lions.</p> Rugby Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:56:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/paddy-wallace-left-out-of-ulster-squad-14537800.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/paddy-wallace-left-out-of-ulster-squad-14537800.html?r=RSS <p>Paddy Wallace has been left out of the Ulster squad to face Leinster in the Magners League at Ravenhill this weekend.</p> Rugby Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:27:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/munster-hopeful-howlett-will-be-fit-for-edinburgh-game-14536992.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/munster-hopeful-howlett-will-be-fit-for-edinburgh-game-14536992.html?r=RSS <p>Doug Howlett is included in a 26-man Munster squad to face Edinburgh on Friday evening despite picking up a hamstring strain last Saturday against Treviso.</p> Rugby Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:59:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/banned-jennings-named-in-leinster-squad-pending-appeal-14536985.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/banned-jennings-named-in-leinster-squad-pending-appeal-14536985.html?r=RSS <p>Shane Jennings has been included in the Leinster squad to face Ulster in Saturday's Magners League inter-provincial clash.</p> Rugby Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:53:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/mortlock-doubtful-for-irelandaustralia-tie-14536934.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/mortlock-doubtful-for-irelandaustralia-tie-14536934.html?r=RSS <p>Former Australia captain Stirling Mortlock is a doubt for the country's game against Ireland next month after tearing a calf muscle in training.</p> Rugby Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:52:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/sale-and-england-prop-sheridan-out-for-four-months-14536215.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/sale-and-england-prop-sheridan-out-for-four-months-14536215.html?r=RSS <p>There's been a blow for Martin Johnson's England ahead of the autumn internationals.</p> Rugby Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:07:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/dusautoir-handed-france-rugby-captaincy-14536073.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/dusautoir-handed-france-rugby-captaincy-14536073.html?r=RSS <p>Thierry Dusautoir has been handed the captaincy of the France rugby team on a permanent basis.</p> Rugby Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/connacht-maintain-winning-start-in-europe-14535002.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/connacht-maintain-winning-start-in-europe-14535002.html?r=RSS <p>Connacht have maintained the winning start to their Challenge Cup campaign after an away victory over Montpellier last night.</p> Rugby Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:21:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-and-munster-look-to-bounce-back-14535001.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-and-munster-look-to-bounce-back-14535001.html?r=RSS <p>Leinster and Munster will both be looking to bounce back from last weekend's defeats when the second round of Heineken Cup games continues this afternoon.</p> Rugby Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:15:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/cullen-and-mclaughlin-face-late-fitness-tests-14534519.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/cullen-and-mclaughlin-face-late-fitness-tests-14534519.html?r=RSS <p>Leo Cullen and Kevin McLaughlin are due to undergo late fitness tests ahead of Leinster's Heineken Cup clash with Brive.</p> Rugby Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:39:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-and-munster-to-name-teams-for-cup-ties-14534165.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-and-munster-to-name-teams-for-cup-ties-14534165.html?r=RSS <p>Leinster and Munster are due to name their teams today for the second round of Heineken Cup games.</p> Rugby Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:07:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/mcgahan-backs-fogarty-at-hooker-in-flannerys-absence-14533725.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/mcgahan-backs-fogarty-at-hooker-in-flannerys-absence-14533725.html?r=RSS <p>Denis Fogarty will don the number two jersey for Munster this weekend.</p> Rugby Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:59:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/flannery-out-of-action-for-up-to-four-weeks-14531247.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/flannery-out-of-action-for-up-to-four-weeks-14531247.html?r=RSS <p>Jerry Flannery could be out of action for up to four weeks after picking up a muscle injury in training earlier this week.</p> Rugby Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:58:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-flanker-jennings-.htmlives-12week-ban-14530888.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-flanker-jennings-.htmlives-12week-ban-14530888.html?r=RSS <p>Shane Jennings has been given a 12-week ban for gouging.</p> Rugby Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:38:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/hayes-suspension-reduced-to-five-weeks-14530272.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/hayes-suspension-reduced-to-five-weeks-14530272.html?r=RSS <p>John Hayes's suspension from play has been reduced by a week following a hearing before an IRFU appeals committee last night.</p> Rugby Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:52:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/irfu-to-hear-hayes-appeal-against-sixweek-ban-14529249.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/irfu-to-hear-hayes-appeal-against-sixweek-ban-14529249.html?r=RSS <p>John Hayes's appeal against his six-week suspension is due to be heard by an IRFU committee in Dublin today.</p> Rugby Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:44:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-flanker-jennings-cited-for-alleged-gouging-14528892.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-flanker-jennings-cited-for-alleged-gouging-14528892.html?r=RSS <p>Shane Jennings has been cited after Leinster's loss to London Irish in the first round of the Heineken Cup last Friday night.</p> Rugby Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:54:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/munster-appealing-hayes-suspension-14528853.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/munster-appealing-hayes-suspension-14528853.html?r=RSS <p>John Hayes is appealing his six week ban.</p> Rugby Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/elsom-to-captain-australia-on-upcoming-tour-14527072.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/elsom-to-captain-australia-on-upcoming-tour-14527072.html?r=RSS <p>Australia have named former Leinster star Rocky Elsom as the team captain for their upcoming tour of Japan, the UK and Ireland.</p> Rugby Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-to-begin-defence-of-heineken-cup-14527071.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-to-begin-defence-of-heineken-cup-14527071.html?r=RSS <p>Leinster begin the defence of their Heineken Cup title this evening when they face London Irish in their first pool game at the RDS.</p> Rugby 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