Seven Laois based players named on Leinster rugby U-18 girls squad
Seven Laois based players have been named on the Leinster Rugby U-18 Girls squad ahead of the start of the interprovincial series Saturday on...
Four Laois players feature at first ever Women’s Rugby League championship
On August 7 the first ever Women's Rugby League championships took place in Galway.
Rugby League of Ireland marked International Women's Day this year with...
‘A great day out’ as Portlaoise Rugby Club’s annual golf classic a huge success
Portlaoise Rugby Club held their annual golf classic in Portlaoise Golf Club on Saturday last, August 7.
Member of Portlaoise Rugby Club, Declan Kelly, was...
Laois hurlers bromance with Lions rugby player continues as Ken Owens offered honorary membership...
A Welsh rugby player, currently in South Africa with the Lions Rugby team, has been given honorary membership of the Laois Gaels supporters club...
Big Laois representation as North Midlands clash with Midlands in Leinster Rugby’s Shane Horgan...
The U-17 Leinster Rugby Shane Horgan Cup got underway on Wednesday and there was a big Laois representation as North Midlands clashed with Midlands...
WATCH: Lions rugby star sends best wishes and congratulations to Laois hurlers and Matthew...
A double header of TV on Saturday for many local sports fans involved sitting down to watch the Lions rugby first test match against...
Laois man on the Lions Tour: ‘It’s such a wonderful experience’
Old habits die hard and while you can take the man from Laois, it's hard to take Laois from the man.
For anyone whose interested...
Host of Laois players named on Leinster Rugby underage squads for new season
Seven Laois players have been named on four Leinster Rugby squads.
Clonad native Fionn McWey has been named on the U-20 squad for the interprovincial...
Debut for Reilly as Ireland U-20s make perfect start to Six Nations Championship
Ballyfin teenager Will Reilly was a second half substitute as the Ireland U-20s made a perfect start to the Six Nations this afternoon.
It has...
Ten Laois based players named on Leinster rugby U-18 girls squad
Ten Laois based players have been named on the Leinster Rugby U-18 Girls squad for the coming season.
Port-Dara Falcons, an amalgamation of Portarlington and...
Young Laois rugby player called up to Ireland U-20s for upcoming Six Nations
Young Laois rugby player Will Reilly has been called up to the Irish U-20s squad for the upcoming Six Nations campaign.
Reilly, who is from...
Former Knockbeg College student called up to Ireland rugby squad for summer tests
Former Knockbeg College student Tom Daly has been rewarded for his excellent form with Connacht this season by being included in the Ireland rugby...
Young Laois rugby player Will Reilly in the mix for Ireland U-20 selection
Young Laois rugby player Will Reilly has been involved with the Irish U-20 setup over the past couple of days as he bids to...
Laois player in line for Women’s Six Nations appearance this weekend
A Laois rugby player is in line for a Women's Six Nations appearance this weekend.
Emma Hooban, from Portlaoise, has been named on the bench...
Laois player named in Ireland Women’s rugby squad for upcoming Six Nations
Ireland Women's rugby coach Adam Griggs has named a 35-player squad for the upcoming Six Nations championship - and a Laois player is among...
Laois rugby club with plans for major redevelopment – including a potential home for...
Portlaoise Rugby Club has unveiled a major plan which could see their grounds developed into a multi-purpose sports facility to also cater for the...
Laois woman named on Ireland Rugby team of the decade
A Laois woman has been named on an Ireland Rugby team of the decade following a public vote.
Killeen native Alison Miller was voted in...
A Laois club rugby selection to compete with the best
In the very enjoyable autobiography of former Irish rugby manager Eddie O'Sullivan, there's a fascinating passage where he describes his move from Youghal, his...
Laois rugby player focused on studies but open to move abroad if opportunity knocks
Portlaoise's Conor Kelly has done a lot in his short rugby career.
After initially starting out with Portlaoise RFC, Kelly was handed a scholarship with...
Laois man appointed ‘kicking consultant’ with Welsh rugby club Cardiff Blues
A Laois man has been appointed as a 'kicking consultant' with Welsh Pro14 side Cardiff Blues.
Portlaoise native Alan Kingsley holds a similar role with...
Weekend Read: Connacht, Covid and career memories – Tom Daly and Masterson brothers on...
This evening in Galway, Connacht will play Munster in the Pro12 a week on from their first win over Leinster in 19 years.
Connacht sit...
Masterson to make 100th appearance for Connacht as they host Ulster
Portlaoise native Eoghan Masterson will reach a significant rugby career milestone this evening when he makes his 100th appearance for Connacht in the Guinness...
Big occasion for Masterson brothers as they’re both named to start for Connacht against...
Rugby's European Champions Cup gets underway this weekend and there will be a Laois involvement in Paris as the Masterson brothers from Portlaoise line...
In Pictures: Laois rugby club’s drive to get more girls involved yields positive results
Portlaoise Rugby Club launched their ‘Give it a “try” for Girls campaign last week - and it proved to be a big hit with...
Laois rugby club unveil drive to get more girls involved
Portlaoise Rugby Club have launched details of their ‘Give it a “try” for Girls campaign.
The purpose of this initiative is to encourage more girls,...
Young Portlaoise rugby player joins Italian club in bid to pursue professional dream
A young Laois man has upped sticks and moved to Italy to play rugby in a bid to carve out a professional career for...
Number of Laois rugby players in action across the country in AIL
While the local junior club rugby season has been paused because the country has moved to Level 3 restrictions, senior club games have been...
Portlaoise off to winning start as they beat Athy in tight battle
Portlaoise 8 Athy 7
Rugby - Leinster League Division 2A
The local rugby season got underway today when Portlaoise made the relatively short trip to Athy...
Portarlington Rugby building for the future with optimism
For clubs all over Leinster, the unexpected premature end to the rugby season in March came as huge disappointment.
This was certainly the case for...
Big season for Sean Masterson as he looks to make his mark with Connacht
The professional rugby season takes its first steps this weekend in the most unusual setting - two games in an empty Aviva Stadium as...
