THE SISTER of one of Munster’s best rugby players, lost too soon, has raised thousands of euro for charities across the region. The local community and rugby world was plunged into darkness in October 2016 when Anthony Foley, who enjoyed a legendary career in the red of Munster and green of Ireland, died whilst on a…
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Community rallies for rugby star diagnosed with cancer
Many of the people who played rugby with the Glendale Raptors stand out as phenomenal athletes but only one broke her neck, went to the Rio Olympics and was diagnosed with cancer twice in the span of 6 years. Jillion Potter, a star rugby player and cancer survivor, recently found out her battle isn’t over.”It’s…
Topless Irish rugby team take to the streets to spread Christmas cheer for charity
Some lucky shoppers in Belfast were treated to some early Christmas caroling today, as the Bangor Rugby Club raised some vital funds for Action Cancer.