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Sorry, Steve, your fatigue factor does not stack up

25 March 2018 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW England’s Six Nations’ implosion has prompted the resurrection of a myth masquerading as truth – too many […]

Itoje takes a nap as fans are put to sleep

25 March 2018 2 comments

From NICK CAIN at London Stadium MARO Itoje may have stolen the headlines with a soft first-half run-in, which he then followed by feigning to […]

McCall: Maro’s full of beans

25 March 2018 0 comments

MARK McCall described Maro Itoje’s display as ‘brilliant’ and added that Itoje’s energy did not surprise him. “Maro looked full of energy, full of life. […]

Rory Best and Rob Kearney extend IRFU contracts

20 March 2018 0 comments

Grand Slam winners sign new deals with Ulster and Leinster

Joe Schmidt is the best coach in the world, claims Ireland hooker Sean Cronin

14 March 2018 0 comments

Cronin makes bold claim ahead of Grand Slam decider

Stockdale breaks Wales hearts as Ireland keep Grand Slam on track

25 February 2018 1 comment

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER In the corner: Jacob Stockdale dives in for the opening try under pressure from Leigh Halfpenny PICTURES: Getty Images AN interception try […]

Action man Browne completes epic trans-Atlantic solo mission

25 February 2018 0 comments

POWERFUL Irish lock Damian Browne travelled the world playing rugby with long spells at Connacht, Northampton, Brive, Leinster and Oyonnax and now he is roaming […]

The biggest rugby players ever – literally

23 February 2018 0 comments

While rugby doesn’t have the following of football, for example – both sports that are called this, on both sides of the Atlantic, routinely steal […]

Jackson column: Alun Wyn’s magnificent week on and off the field

21 February 2018 0 comments

Peter Jackson reveals the good deed done by the Wales captain for an elderly man in hospital

Alun Wyn’s magnificent week on and off the field

18 February 2018 0 comments

PETER JACKSON Giving his all: Alun Wyn Jones in action against England One of the last things Alun-Wyn Jones did before heading towards Twickenham last […]

Gatland saga has taken the old hostilities to a new level

18 February 2018 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER sets the scene for next weekend’s often spikey encounter at the Aviva BRENDAN GALLAGHER Bragging rights: George North scores Wales’ first try in […]

Bennett lifts Scots after bench press

11 February 2018 1 comment

By GARY HEATLY Edinburgh 29 Leinster 24 MARK Bennett scored a late winner to clinch a thriller at Myreside which puts Edinburgh in the mix […]

Sexton sets Irish eyes smiling with one of the great drop goals

4 February 2018 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER JOHNNY Sexton broke French hearts in Paris last night with a match winning 45 metre dropped goal with the last play of […]

Stockdale and Aki named in Ireland team to play France

1 February 2018 0 comments

Ireland’s last trip to Paris in the Six Nations ended in a 10-9 defeat

Six Nations spotlight – Ireland: Joe Schmidt must unleash his terrifying dogs of war

30 January 2018 0 comments

Ireland head coach spoilt by riches of big-name players and new dynamics brought to the table by young up-and-comers

Knights look to hit Notts for six

28 January 2018 0 comments

DONCAST go in search of a sixth successive league win over Nottingham after coming from behind to beat the Green and Whites 32-26 in September. […]

Brits battling to reach milestone in Dublin

28 January 2018 0 comments

ALL-ACTION Saracens hooker Schalk Brits is targeting an earlier than expected return from the serious injury that threatened his hopes of a glorious swansong. Brits, […]

Montpellier outwitted as Leinster nous earns top billing

21 January 2018 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER LEINSTER swept into the quarter-finals as top seeds with a clever win over Montpellier, changing their tactics at half-time to deny the […]

Teen-star Matthieu can light up Six Nations

21 January 2018 1 comment

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Anew fly-half is on schedule to do something beyond the most revered No.10’s, from Cliff Morgan in […]

From Jersey journeyman to England contender

21 January 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY GARY Graham’s potent mix of determination and “edge” will see him thrive on the England stage, according to Jersey director of rugby […]

Harry thanks Leinster toughs for giving him a good kicking!

21 January 2018 1 comment

Unbeaten for England: Harry Williams ENGLAND tight-head Harry Williams claims having his backside kicked during Exeter’s recent defeats by Leinster could prove the ideal Six […]

Leaders of Top 14? Chiefs just blow them clean away

14 January 2018 0 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR Hard yards: Exeter try-scorer Don Armand trucks it up PICTURES: Getty Images In the thick of it: Sam Simmonds forces his way […]

Sexton: The big games start now

14 January 2018 0 comments

Preview Leinster v Glasgow Today, Kick-off 1pm JOHNNY Sexton is gearing up for a big few weeks as Leinster look to cement top spot in […]

Leinster march on but Blues impress

14 January 2018 1 comment

By ROB COLE Blues XV 27 Leinster A 41 BOTH coaches were able to raise a smile at the end of a 10-try thriller at […]

RUGBY SHORTS

14 January 2018 0 comments

Lydiate out for season OSPREYS and Wales flanker Dan Lydiate has been ruled out for the rest of the season after surgery on a bicep […]

Teenager Sam beats cancer to sign deal at Knights

14 January 2018 1 comment

NEWS EXTRA By GEORGE LAWRENCE DONCASTER Academy flanker Sam Jones has completed the most remarkable comeback to pen a professional contract with the Knights. The […]

Leinster and Ireland dealt injury blow as Ringrose ruled out for over a month

9 January 2018 0 comments

Centre out for remaining Champions Cup pool matches and first two Six Nations matches

Stats don’t lie, Chiefs were certainly form team of 2017

7 January 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Challenge: Will Chudley SCRUM-HALFWill Chudley insists hard work and humility will ensure Exeter build on a superlative 2017 that underlined their status […]

Cut yap with one yellow card

7 January 2018 0 comments

RESPECT for the referee is a precious quality in rugby and yet hardly a weekend passes without the officials being subjected to various degrees of […]

Brendan Gallagher picks his 2017 Team of the Year

4 January 2018 0 comments

Despite Argentina’s poor year, one Los Pumas player makes the grade

Tait demands reaction as Tigers battle to avert worst losing run in over 50 years

31 December 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY MATHEW Tait has challenged Leicester to improve their ball retention and accuracy or suffer the ignominy of recording the club’s worst losing […]

RUGBY MATTERS

31 December 2017 0 comments

Good news for Falcons but seriously, why no Cipriani? BRENDAN GALLAGHER A new weekly look at the game’s other talking points Danny Cipriani Gary Graham […]

Sexton returns in Leinster shake up

31 December 2017 1 comment

PREVIEW… Leinster v Connacht Monday, January 1, Kick-off 3.15pm. Aviva Stadium JOHNNY Sexton will captain Leinster on his return to the side after missing the […]

We want to win it for Les – Piutau

31 December 2017 0 comments

PREVIEW… Ulster v Munster Monday, January 1, Kick-off 5.35pm ULSTER recall fly-half Christian Lealiifano for their derby with Munster as pressure mounts on director of […]

Furlong focused on happy future

24 December 2017 0 comments

Preview Munster v Leinster Tuesday Dec 26, Kick-off 3.15pm LEINSTER head for a raucous Boxing Day at heaving Thomond Park with tighthead Tadhg Furlong at […]

Healy gets to rest over Christmas

24 December 2017 0 comments

CIAN Healy will miss Leinster’s festive PRO14 inter-provincial derbies after being banned for three matches for the reckless use of a forearm against Exeter in […]

Refs need to make sure justice is equal for all

24 December 2017 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Escape: Sean Maitland got away with taking out Clermont’s Isaia Toeava Les Kiss, Ulster’s director of rugby, and formerly Ireland’s defence coach, has […]

Chiefs smash Saints while they are down

24 December 2017 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Power: Jack Yeandle breaks clear to score Exeter’s fourth try PICTURES: Getty Images BELEAGUERED Northampton flattered to deceive at Franklin’s Gardens where […]

Warriors whittle it down to three

17 December 2017 1 comment

WORCESTER are believed to now have a threeman short list for their next director of rugby. Blindside understands that Jim Mallinder is not in the […]

Suddenly iron men are starting to melt…

17 December 2017 1 comment

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW One by one, the supposed indestructibles have been forced to take a knee in circumstances far removed […]

Nice-guy Mallinder too loyal to his coaches

17 December 2017 0 comments

NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE REASONS BEHIND THE SACKING OF JIM MALLINDER AT NORTHAMPTON If you want to know what has gone so wrong at […]

Gatland on Saints wish-list as they start from the top

17 December 2017 0 comments

Nick Cain talks to Keith Barwell about the search for Mallinder’s successor Keith Barwell says that Northampton will scour the elite coaching ranks for the […]

Ferocious start sees perfect Leinster march on

17 December 2017 0 comments

By LEE JONES Leinster A…….50 Bristol ………….15 LEINSTER took a huge step toward the quarterfinals with a fourth straight bonus point win in the competition. […]

England expects a big weekend of revenge

17 December 2017 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Round 3 of the Champions Cup couldn’t have been more dismal for the English clubs, with all seven losing against Top 14 and […]

This was international standard, says Baxter

17 December 2017 0 comments

European Champions Cup By CIARAN McGREAL LEINSTER staged a stunning fightback after the break to recover from two firsthalf sin-binnings and claim a fourth Champions […]

Leinster win after ‘refusing to panic’

17 December 2017 0 comments

LEINSTER coach Leo Cullen acknowledged that his team didn’t make things easy for themselves but was delighted to see his side recover from multiple injuries […]

Leinster defeat shows we’re still learning our lesson in Europe – Rob Baxter

11 December 2017 0 comments

The Exeter Chiefs boss reacts to his side’s first defeat at Sandy Park in a year

RUGBY MATTERS

10 December 2017 1 comment

Cult hero ‘Capo’ craving last hurrah with Uruguay BRENDAN GALLAGHER A new weekly look at the game’s other talking points Pythonesque: Rodrigo Capó-Ortega ONE of […]

Brex could be first in new wave of Argentinian-Italians

10 December 2017 0 comments

Try: Juan Ignacio Brex A FEWweeks back this column commented on the historical links between Argentina and Italian rugby and how new life might be […]

Leinster made us pay for mistakes says Lam

10 December 2017 1 comment

By WILL CARPENTER Bristol 35 Leinster A 46 LEINSTERwithstood a late Bristol fightback to seal a bonus-point victory at Ashton Gate on Friday. Bristol boss […]

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