Person: Colin McEntee

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IRFU tells amateur players to walk before they run after lengthy layoff

The IRFU has implored amateur players and coaches to proceed gradually on their return to rugby in light of high injury rates experienced in other sports that have returned after months of inactivity.

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Amateur players must wait as IRFU outline return to rugby details

The IRFU has stressed to domestic rugby clubs the importance of putting in place a safety plan for a resumption in training and playing activity as it published further details for phase one of its Return To Rugby Guidelines.

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IRFU issue roadmap for rugby's return

The IRFU are rolling out a roadmap for a return to rugby in 217 clubs nationwide.

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€500,000 boost for club rugby after season cancellation

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Cork to be represented in Women’s All-Ireland League next season

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Towering Toner still reaching new heights

Alex Wootton keen to impress Munster coach Johann van Graan

Alex Wootton needs no encouragement to grab his chance to impress Munster’s new head coach Johann van Graan and if he continues his current try-scoring run, he will soon find himself in pole position for a Champions Cup wing berth.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2017

Devin Toner has high hopes for European campaign

It was called Route 6’6”. With the stocks of tall second rows at a critically low ebb, Leinster launched the search for alternatives around about this time five years ago.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2016

Zack McCall happy to bide time

Ireland’s promising hooker Zack McCall says the World Rugby U-20 Championship is a huge stepping stone for anyone hoping to become a professional rugby player.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2015

A learning exercise as Irish U19s dip into Sevens scene

Ireland, 2014 Six Nations champions, are the only nation in the IRB’s top 20 test sides without a men’s Sevens team.

Thu, 08 May, 2014

Olver’s superb drop goal ruins the day for Ireland

Ireland U19 15 England U19 16

Thu, 04 Apr, 2013

Dempsey handed Leinster academy role

Former Ireland international and Leinster player Girvan Dempsey has been appointed to the role of Academy Manager for Leinster.

Fri, 30 Nov, 2012

IRFU appoint McEntee

Colin McEntee has been appointed IRFU High Performance Manager.

Sat, 27 Oct, 2012

Generation Next

ALL eyes may be on Thomond Park and the Aviva Stadium this weekend, but the more discerning Munster and Leinster supporters will also be keeping tabs on proceedings at the RDS this evening.

Fri, 06 Apr, 2012

Leinster denied by Davies but still make last eight

COLIN McENTEE’S Leinster A couldn’t add the scalp of London Welsh to those of Esher, Melrose and Llanelli at Donnybrook yesterday but a draw was enough to secure a home quarter-final in the British & Irish Cup.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2011

Ryan to skipper Leinster ‘A’

Twenty-one-year-old flanker Dominic Ryan will captain Leinster ‘A’ in their interprovincial friendly against Ulster ‘A’ in Donnybrook on Friday (6pm).

Thu, 20 Oct, 2011

Chambers set for Munster action

MUNSTER’S new signing, Will Chambers, and scrum-half Tomas O’Leary will both see game time for the Munster A team in the Sportsground, Galway, today against Connacht (kick-off 2pm).

Thu, 20 Oct, 2011

Leinster’s Route 6’6” initiative 'a huge success'

Leinster coaching staff have expressed their satisfaction with the opening stages of their Route 6’6” initiative, which hopes to attract taller players to the sport.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2011

Building with McEntee

IT’S WEDNESDAY afternoon, three days before Leinster attempt to double up on Heineken Cup titles. Joe Schmidt has released his senior players into Dublin’s hands for a few hours but base camp remains a hive of activity.

Sat, 21 May, 2011

Irish suffer in learning process as Walker inspires England

IF THIS was a learning process for the Irish players, their coach Colin McEntee will have learned more than most of them in what was a high-skilled, highly entertaining uncapped Age Grade international at Anglesea Road yesterday.

Fri, 31 Dec, 2010

Winning start for Munster A

LAST season’s British and Irish Cup finalists Munster made a bright start to the new season when they proved too good for Leinster in yesterday’s A Interprovincial at Donnybrook.

Mon, 13 Sep, 2010

Ireland’s World Cup warm-up schedule fixed

IRELAND play Scotland, France and England next August as part of their preparations for Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand.

Tue, 31 Aug, 2010

Ireland quintet set to see action for Leinster

IRELAND internationals Girvan Dempsey, Trevor Hogan, Bernard Jackman, Malcolm O’Kelly and Mike Ross have been named in the extended Leinster squad for Saturday’s British & Irish Cup clash against Exeter at Sandy Park on Saturday (3pm).

Thu, 11 Feb, 2010

Dempsey added to Leinster squad

Girvan Dempsey has been added to the Leinster squad to face the Cornish Pirates in Friday's British & Irish Cup clash at Donnybrook (KO: 4pm).

Tue, 24 Nov, 2009

Young look to McEntee squad

There is an exciting look to the young side coach Colin McEntee has selected to represent Leinster against Plymouth Albion in the opening round of the first British & Irish Cup at Brickfields Recreation Grounds on Saturday (KO: 4.30pm).

Thu, 19 Nov, 2009

Mike Ruddock's sons join Leinster Academy

Leinster Academy manager Colin McEntee has announced the squad of young players charged with making the breakthrough into the senior set-up.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2009

Greystones in relegation trouble after defeat

Greystones 15 UL Bohemians 38, Dr. Hickey Park

Sat, 29 Mar, 2008

Greystones take the spoils against Blackrock

Greystones 23 Blackrock College 22

Sat, 26 Jan, 2008

Galwegians win away

Greystones 15 Galwegians 23

Sat, 08 Dec, 2007

Ballymena trounce Greystones to go fifth

Greystones 0 Ballymena 27

Sat, 01 Dec, 2007

Greystones grab win with last-minute try

Dungannon 14 Greystones 16

Sat, 17 Nov, 2007

Holland double secures Con win

Greystones 10 Cork Constitution 19

Sat, 03 Nov, 2007

IRFU add three new appointments to national team’s management structure

THE IRFU have appointed three new members to the management of the national team.

Sat, 24 Sep, 2005

Trio line up as Leinster A coaches

Leinster A will be coached by Colin McEntee, Richie Murphy and Emmet Farrell for their confirmed fixtures for the season.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2005

Greystones survive Derry siege to progress

GREYSTONES 33 CITY OF DERRY 28

Sat, 01 May, 2004

Irish U18 squad named for Four Nations

The Ireland Under 18 Squad that will compete in the Four Nations Tournament which begins in Belfast on Saturday has been announced.

Tue, 06 Apr, 2004

Ireland U18 team announced

The Ireland Youths/Under 18 team to play Wales U18 in Kelso RFC, Scotland on tonight at 5pm is as follows:

Tue, 22 Apr, 2003