Emerging Ireland
| Union | Irish Rugby Football Union | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Shamrock | |
| Founded | 2013 | |
| Coach(es) |
Allen Clarke Ian Costello | |
| Captain(s) | Rhys Ruddock | |
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| First international | ||
 Georgia 15-20 Ireland  (7 June 2013) | ||
| Largest win | ||
 Uruguay 33-42 Ireland (16 June 2013) | ||
| Largest defeat | ||
Ireland 8-19 South Africa  (11 June 2013) | ||
Emerging Ireland is an Irish rugby union team that represents Ireland in the 2013 IRB Tbilisi Cup. The team will act as Ireland's third national men's side,[citation needed] behind the senior Ireland team and Ireland Wolfhounds.
History
The team was created to offer Tier 1 level opposition for Tier 2 sides in the Tbilisi Cup, to be held in Tbilisi, Georgia.[1][2] Allen Clarke, Ian Costello and Joey Miles will manage the team.[3]
Emerging Ireland beat Georgia 20-15 in their first game of the 2013 IRB Tbilisi Cup on 7 June 2013.[4] South Africa President's XV beat Emerging Ireland 19-8 in the their second game of the tournament on 11 June 2013.[5] Emerging Ireland beat Uruguay 42-33 on 16 June 2013 to secure a second-place finish in the tournament.[6]
Current squad
The Emerging Ireland squad for the 2013 IRB Tbilisi Cup was announced on 19 May 2013.[7]
- Sean Cronin was called up to the senior squad as a replacement for Rory Best on 26 May 2013.[8] Niall Annett replaced him in the squad.
- Noel Reid replaced Cathal Marsh and Peter Nelson replaced Andrew Conway, after Marsh and Conway suffered injuries.[9]
- Dave O'Callaghan replaced Lewis Stevenson after the latter returned home because of injury.[10]
Players with international caps in bold.
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by the International Rugby Board.
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See also
- Ireland national rugby union team
- Ireland Wolfhounds
- Ireland national under-20 rugby union team
- IRB Tbilisi Cup
References
- ↑ "Georgia to host IRB Tbilisi Cup in June". irb.com. 9 April 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ↑ "'Emerging Ireland' Heading To Tbilisi". irishrugby.ie. 9 April 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
- ↑ "Coaching Team Confirmed For 'Emerging Ireland'". irishrugby.ie. 10 April 2013.
- ↑ "Keatley Kicks Emerging Ireland To Hard-Fought Win". irishrugby.ie. 7 June 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ↑ "Emerging Ireland Suffer Tbilisi Defeat". irishrugby.ie. 11 June 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ↑ "Second Place Finish For Emerging Ireland". irishrugby.ie. 16 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ↑ "Ireland Squads Announced For Summer Tours". irishrugby.ie. 19 May 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ↑ "O'Mahony To Captain Ireland Summer Tour Squad". irishrugby.ie. 26 May 2013. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ↑ "Emerging Ireland Team To Play Georgia". irishrugby.ie. 6 June 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ↑ "O'Callaghan Joins Emerging Ireland Side". munsterrugby.ie. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
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