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Paul O'Connell encourages involvement in rugby refereeing
Paul O'Connell encourages involvement in rugby refereeing
Former Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has outlined the importance of refereeing in rugby and has urged people to get involved in a bid to "give something back to the game".

Mon, 12 Sep, 2016

Retired navy commander sets sights on ruck justice
Retired navy commander sets sights on ruck justice

After tackling international drug dealers, spotting who has been gouging in the ruck should be a piece of cake for a retired Naval Service commander who has been appointed a citing commissioner for the Six Nations.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2015

Six Nations role  a  major  honour in my life
Six Nations role a major honour in my life

An accidental career path brings John Lacey to the Millennium Stadium today.

Sat, 01 Feb, 2014

Reds to tackle €1m deficit

Munster Rugby chief executive Garrett Fitzgerald last night promised a programme of “cutbacks and savings” as the Munster Branch unveiled a projected deficit of more than €1 million for the year ending June 30, 2012, at its Annual Delegate Meeting in Cork.

Wed, 13 Jun, 2012

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