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Round of 16 stages drawn for Champions Cup and Challenge Cup

9 March 2021 2 comments

The Round of 16 draw for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup knockout stages has taken place in Lausanne, Switzerland

Ulster 19-38 Leinster: Ruthless champions coast in after Warwick shown red

7 March 2021 2 comments

LEINSTER coach Leo Cullen praised his men for securing a tenth league final appearance in 12 years when they came from behind to oust an […]

Russell’s my starter at 10 for Lions says Henderson

7 March 2021 0 comments

■By GARY HEATLY Lions front runner: Finn Russell FINN Russell’s all-round game has shown marked improvements during this year’s Six Nations and he is […]

Leinster v Glasgow preview: Ireland ace Van der Flier back for Leinster

28 February 2021 1 comment

Devin Toner will move a step closer to Gordon D’Arcy’s Leinster appearances record in Sunday’s PRO14 action

Ulster 21-7 Ospreys: Ulster keep pressure on Leinster but miss bonus

28 February 2021 1 comment

TOBY Booth called for consistency from his side after they dominated Ulster for long stretches in Belfast but slipped to defeat in a lacklustre second […]

Dragons 29-35 Leinster: Dragons shot down by double yellow

21 February 2021 0 comments

Dragons let slip a half-time lead but give reigning champions Leinster an almighty scare

Exclusive: How the Champions Cup will be drawn

21 February 2021 0 comments

Jon Newcombe reveals how the Last 16 of the Champions Cup will be drawn after an impasse between Premiership and Top 14 was resolved

Nottingham come first but Wasps job is great for me

21 February 2021 1 comment

Q & A ON THE RECORD NEIL FOWKES True grit: Wasps fight back to beat Worcester last weekend PICTURES: Getty Images Former prop Neil Fowkes […]

Lions lock Orie set for short stay at Ospreys

7 February 2021 1 comment

THE Ospreys look set to sign South African second row Marvin Orie from the Lions on a deal until the end of the season. It […]

Bod was so humble, unlike Prem ‘stars’

7 February 2021 2 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY TOM DENTON Driving on: Tom Denton powers through the challenge of Fernandez Lobbe during the Premiership match between Leeds and Bath PICTURE: […]

This settled Ireland side are my favourites to win | Jeremy Guscott

7 February 2021 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott sees strength in Ireland’s corner as they prepare to face Wales in the Six Nations

Cian Healy to notch 50th Six Nations appearances for Ireland

5 February 2021 0 comments

Ireland travel to Cardiff to take on Wales in the opening round of the
2021 Six Nations

Munster 10-13 Leinster: Sexton worry as Larmour seals the win

24 January 2021 0 comments

Jonathan Sexton deals Ireland an injury scare on eve of Six Nations, as Leinster come from behind to beat arch-rivals Munster

Bath to reshuffle coaching staff after agreeing deal with old friend of Neal Hatley’s

24 January 2021 1 comment

Will Girvan Dempsey be worked into another role at the Rec?

Superkids keep Dan Robson on his toes at Wasps

14 January 2021 1 comment

Influential Wasps No.9 Robson discusses the emergence of Will Porter and Ben Vellacott keeping him on his toes, and his return for England

Leinster 24-12 Ulster: Big guns return to put Leinster in driving seat

10 January 2021 1 comment

Leinster get back on track after suffering defeat to Connacht last weekend

Sanderson: Saracens’ Super Six will be ready for England duty

7 January 2021 1 comment

Nick Cain taps into Saracens’ plans for their England stars while they play in the Championship by talking with forwards/defence coach Alex Sanderson

Saints teachings help Dan Lancaster make cut for England U20s

5 January 2021 2 comments

Fresh from receiving an England U20s EPS call-up, Dan Lancaster talks to Neale Harvey about the coming year at Leeds Tykes

Ulster 15-10 Munster: Ulster extend unbeaten run as focus turns to Leinster

3 January 2021 0 comments

Ulster’s title challenge gathers pace as they down provincial rival Munster

Leinster 24-35 Connacht: Champions stunned by stone cold Carty

2 January 2021 0 comments

Connacht come away from the RDS with bonus-point win, as Jack Carty stars

George Furbank can be a top 10 – Vesty

1 January 2021 5 comments

Saints attack coach Sam Vesty believes a switch to fly-half could unlock George Furbank as a skillful threat

It’s time to hand out my gongs for 2020| Shane Williams

30 December 2020 2 comments

Shane Williams also predicts what will happen in next year’s Six Nations and the Lions tour of South Africa

Kay: Tough ask but Quins can do it

20 December 2020 0 comments

BT Sport pundit Ben Kay previews Harlequins clash with Racing 92, and says the Premiership club have the toughest schedule in the Champions Cup pools

Outrage from fans as Wood escapes sanction

20 December 2020 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON FANStook to Twitter yesteday to question the controversial decision not to penalise Northampton Saints flanker Tom Wood for a dangerous clear out […]

Leinster 35-19 Northampton: 13th-straight loss for Saints but signs of hope in defeat

20 December 2020 1 comment

Leinster captain Garry Ringrose credits Saints with their performance at the RDS

Saracens defence coach Sanderson is man Sale want to replace Diamond

18 December 2020 2 comments

A move which Sale Sharks hoped would happen last summer

Jackals can swing series Lions’ way

13 December 2020 0 comments

Steffan Thomas talks to former Springbok coach Gary Gold about the Lions tour and PRO14 expansion NO one is more qualified to assess South Africa’s […]

Dream Team: Richmond scrum-half Luc Jones

13 December 2020 1 comment

Jones, formerly of Neath, Dragons and Harlequins, chooses a best XV based on those he has played alongside or faced as an opponent

I’d love to play for Tonga with my brother Charlie

13 December 2020 0 comments

Daniel Gallan talks to Bristol Bears star Siale Piutau about passion and punch-ups There are few professions where a punch-up between workers from two different […]

Spencer rues try that got away as Bath fall

13 December 2020 0 comments

■By GARY FITZGERALD STUART Hooper told his players “You got what you deserved” and refused to blame officials as Bath were frustrated at the end […]

Faulty execution killed us says Saints DoR Chris Boyd

13 December 2020 0 comments

Northampton Saints will be looking to overturn their defeat to Bordeaux against Leinster

Leinster are simply in a class of their own

13 December 2020 0 comments

Leinster dispatch Montpellier in the opening round of the Champions Cup

Rusty Scarlets face uphill task at The Rec

11 December 2020 1 comment

The Welsh region has been impacted by a period of required self-isolation in the lead up to their clash with Bath in the Champions Cup

Sebastien is France’s unsung strategist

6 December 2020 0 comments

FRENCH COLUMN JAMES HARRINGTON Architect of success: Sebastien Piqueronies coaching the U20s Sebastien Piqueronies is not a name many will instantly think of in relation to […]

Forthcoming fixtures

6 December 2020 1 comment

Sunday December 6 Autumn Nations Cup: England v France (2pm) Premiership: London Irish v Sale (2.30pm) Gloucester v Harlequins (4.15pm) Friday December 11 European Champions […]

Johnny Sexton says there is ‘no reason’ why he can’t play at RWC2023

2 December 2020 0 comments

Johnny Sexton is on 94 caps for Ireland and insists there is still plenty of aspirations he would like to realise before considering retirement

Afoa’s out to ease the memory of semi

22 November 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY PREVIEW… Wasps v Bristol Today. Kick-off 1pm, Ricoh Arena JOHN AFOA insists Bristol are ready for a seasonal baptism of fire at […]

Jackson column: Byron Hayward carries the can for Wales’ flop against Scots

16 November 2020 0 comments

Hayward played an electrifying role in the Scarlets success under Wayne Pivac, but has he been a fall guy for a lacklustre Wales set-up?

Guscott column: Wayne Pivac may have to drop Biggar to suit his blueprint

11 November 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott looks at how Dan Biggar figures to be the No.10 in Wayne Pivac’s system for Wales

Man up, or Wales will get a Dublin thrashing

8 November 2020 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND No way through: Chris Harris of Scotland tackles Liam Williams PICTURE: Getty Images As I walked out of Parc […]

Sexton’s so inspirational – but let’s hope to spoil his 100th cap

8 November 2020 0 comments

THE one key man Wales must close down on Friday night is Johnny Sexton. It will be his 100th Test match and he has turned […]

Cooney on hand to keep Ulster on track

8 November 2020 0 comments

ULSTER skills coach Dan Soper believes the advantage lies with Glasgow Warriors ahead of their clash at the Kingspan tomorrow evening, insisting it is the […]

Protheroe has belief in new-look Ospreys

8 November 2020 0 comments

By ROB COLE Honest: Toby Booth Ospreys fan: Mat Protheroe is back home PICTURE: Getty Images THE all-conquering Leinster machine will roll into Swansea today […]

Doris has pressed his claim for Lions – Geech

8 November 2020 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By GARY FITZGERALD CAELAN Doris is developing into a Lions contender according to Sir Ian McGeechan, who coached the Lions on four occasions. […]

Rob backs Biden

8 November 2020 0 comments

JOE BIDEN’S slow motion ‘coronation’ as President of the USA will have been causing excitement to his extended family in Ireland which includes Leinster and […]

Van Dyk signs for Exeter

8 November 2020 0 comments

EXETER CHIEFS have bolstered their prop stocks with South African Maks van Dyk. The 28-year-old tighthead will provide cover when England’s Harry Williams and Wales’ […]

Kiwi Lowe gets Irish call

8 November 2020 1 comment

LEINSTER wing James Lowe has been included in Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup. The New Zealand-born 28-year-old is eligible for […]

Billy Burns in for Ireland’s Autumn Nations Cup squad

5 November 2020 0 comments

Former Gloucester fly-half Burns has been named in Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad, that welcomes back Keith Earls into the fold

Ironman Matt demands steel

1 November 2020 0 comments

■By ALEX BYWATER Up for the challenge: Dragons lock Matthew Screech LAST season’s PRO14 Ironman Matthew Screech will bring up a milestone of 150 Dragons […]