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Edinburgh top Pool 5 to make it a Scottish

20 January 2019 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN RICHARD Cockerill believes his improving Edinburgh side can topple anyone at home after they continued their unbeaten run at Murrayfield to seal […]

Sharples: We’ll learn from Euro humblings

20 January 2019 0 comments

CHARLIE Sharples insists there is no crisis at Gloucester and believes they can still have a major say in the destiny of this season’s Premiership […]

It’s coming of age time for late bloomer Slade

20 January 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY All rounder: Henry Slade scores Exeter’s fifth try during the Champions Cup match against Castres PICTURE: Getty Images HENRY Slade believes a […]

George insists Irish bear pit holds no fear for England

20 January 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Maturing: Jamie George leads the charge against Japan in November PICTURES: Getty Images Back up: Luke Cowan-Dickie and Jack Singleton ENGLAND hooker […]

Hughes signs for Bristol as Wasps go south

20 January 2019 0 comments

By ADAM ELLIS TRANSFER WRAP BRISTOL have confirmed the signing of No.8 Nathan Hughes from Wasps. The England international has signed a three-year contract to […]

Ireland international defies injury doubts to return for Munster

18 January 2019 0 comments

Peter O’Mahony fit to face Exeter

RFU must name and shame the first time drug abusers

13 January 2019 0 comments

A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN Caught out: Gloucester’s second row Gerbrandt Grobler was a confessed steroids abuser when at Munster. As […]

Danny Cipriani return deals vital boost to Gloucester ahead of Munster clash

10 January 2019 0 comments

Munster visit Kingsholm on Friday night in a must-win game for Gloucester in the Champions Cup

DREAMTEAM

6 January 2019 0 comments

PAT HOWARD, EALING AND FORMER SHARKS, STORMERS, MUNSTER, NORTHAMPTON AND DRAGONS CENTRE, CHOOSES HIS BEST XV PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Steven Kitshoff – Won […]

Carbery fires Munster clear after brace from Goggin

6 January 2019 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON JOEY Carbery said this was a defining victory for Munster as they start heading into the business end of the season. The […]

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

6 January 2019 0 comments

FORMER LEINSTER, MUNSTER, MOSELEY, BEDFORD, SARACENS AND IRELAND WING DARRAGH O’MAHONY IWENT from absolutely nowhere to all of a sudden being called up for Ireland’s […]

Burns: I don’t feel let down by Gloucester

28 December 2018 0 comments

The Ulster fly-half talks about his new life at the Kingspan

Billy could be the boy for Ireland RWC slot

23 December 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Big challenge: Billy Burns playing for Ulster PICTURE: Getty Images Happy Christmas to all our readers We are on sale again Sunday […]

3 weeks for Kockott

23 December 2018 1 comment

CASTRES scrum-half Rory Kockott has received a three-week ban for making contact with the eye area of the Munster flanker Chris Cloete. Lyon second row […]

Baloucoune rides his luck to deliver the killer blow

23 December 2018 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON MUNSTER coach Johann van Graan has demanded consistency from match officials after Ulster winger Robert Baloucoune escaped with just a yellow card […]

Shane Williams column: Ospreys pack must deliver carnage over Christmas

20 December 2018 0 comments

Shane Williams looks ahead to the Scarlets v Ospreys clash on Saturday

Scarlets sent packing by Stockdale and Co

16 December 2018 0 comments

■By LEE JONES Four in four: Prolific winger Jacob Stockdale scores Ulster’s second try Late try: Tom Prydie ULSTER are on the verge of their […]

Do-or-die time now after Paris improvements

16 December 2018 0 comments

■By NEALE HARVEY HARRY Wells knows it is win or bust for Leicester if they are to keep their Champions Cup hopes alive. Tigers produced […]

Connacht submit plans to redevelop the Sportsground Stadium

13 December 2018 0 comments

The PRO14 side’s capacity could be doubled

Edinburgh powerless against Munster big guns

2 December 2018 3 comments

By BARRY MURPHY Munster …44 Edinburgh …14 RICHARD Cockerill took pride from his side’s performance even though they slumped to a bonus point defeat away […]

Conor Murray handed first start of the season for Munster

29 November 2018 0 comments

The Ireland scrum-half’s comeback from a neck injury is officially complete

Wessels favourite at Scarlets

25 November 2018 1 comment

■ SARACENS have appointed former London Irish director of rugby Nick Kennedy as head of player recruitment. The 36-year-old had previously spent time at the […]

How beasting from Robson on road to O’Connell put Academic life

25 November 2018 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER sits down with ex-Quins ace George Robson ahead of his Varsity challenge NEVER underestimate George Robson, on or off the field. Of all […]

Fight Kiwi fire with fire to rekindle Chicago flame

11 November 2018 1 comment

BRENDAN GALLAGHER looks ahead to next week’s clash in Dublin between the world’s top two teams Breaking the duck: Conor Murray celebrates after Robbie Henshaw […]

Danny Cipriani opens up on the frustration of being overlooked by England

31 October 2018 0 comments

‘I know my skillset’

Scannell saves the day with halfway howitzer

28 October 2018 0 comments

By DECLAN ROONEY Munster …25 Glasgow…24 RORY-Scannell hit the winning penalty from halfway with the last kick as Munster turned this game on its head […]

Tuilagi’s power can helpmedo mystuff – Slade

28 October 2018 3 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Hand off: Henry Slade eludes Bath’s Darren Atkins for Exeter PICTURES: Getty Images HENRY Slade believes partnering Manu Tuilagi in an exciting […]

New contract at Munster for Ireland international Keith Earls

25 October 2018 0 comments

70 caps for Ireland and set to make his Munster return after a slight hamstring injury

Baxter: Gloucs will be crunch

21 October 2018 0 comments

ROB Baxter said their Pool 2 double-header against West Country rivals Gloucester in December would be do or die. The Chiefs DoR said: “We’ve got […]

Mulvihill expects an all-court battle as Blues aim to consolidate away day win

21 October 2018 0 comments

By ROB COLE THE last time Cardiff Blues won their opening two games in the Champions Cup, they reached the knock-out stages. That was way […]

Off goes Cipriani as his week gets worse

21 October 2018 1 comment

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Collision: Danny Cipriani, left, tackles Munster’s Rory Scannell, centre, and gets a red card MUNSTER claimed a bonus point win against Gloucester […]

‘He just couldn’t get out the way’

21 October 2018 0 comments

GLOUCESTER coach Johan Ackermann sympathised with Danny Cipriani over his sendingoff. “He wasn’t even wanting to tackle the guy. He wanted to just get out […]

Players’ back chat not very appealing

21 October 2018 0 comments

NOT possessing satellite TV, I haven’t seen as much rugby over the first European weekend as some, but I’m worried after watching the two or […]

What have we learned from the opening rounds of the Heineken Champions Cup?

15 October 2018 0 comments

The Champions Cup pools are taking shape after two intriguing rounds that served up an exhilarating blend of drama, entertainment and controversy. We have seen […]

Saracens need to make a big statement at Scotstoun

14 October 2018 0 comments

JEREMYGUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Threat: Huw Jones picks good lines and has gas to burn PICTURE: Getty Images SARACENS’ trip to Scotstoun to play […]

We could have nicked that at end says Baxter

14 October 2018 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Driving in: Luke Cowan-Dickie goes over to score for the Chiefs PICTURES: Getty Images On the run: Phil Dollman makes a break […]

Munster delight at points on road

14 October 2018 0 comments

MUNSTER’S head coach, Johann Van Graan was overjoyed to pick up two points on the road. “Nobody gave us a chance so I’m incredibly proud […]

I still feel the stress of that French fightback in ‘99

14 October 2018 2 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Comeback kings: France beat New Zealand in 1999 RUGBY MATTERS REMARKABLE comeback victories were […]

Scarlets can foil six-try Blues final bid

14 October 2018 1 comment

CELTIC CUP ROUND-UP By CARL FIELD A CONFIDENT Cardiff Blues Aside ran in six tries to clinch a comprehensive 42-17 victory over Ospreys Development in […]

Success may let Sarries and Chiefs rest players

14 October 2018 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Champions: But Leinster players appeared only 6.6 times for their club With the Champions Cup starting this weekend, it brings into focus the […]

Dean Richards can’t wait for Newcastle’s return to big time after a wait of his own

11 October 2018 0 comments

The Falcons travel to Toulon for Sunday’s opener

Brian O’Driscoll backs a team not named Leinster or Saracens for Champions Cup glory

11 October 2018 0 comments

Exeter Chiefs strength on home soil gives them an advantage over the other contenders, says the three-time champion

Baxter: Munster will be a step up

7 October 2018 0 comments

ROB Baxter is demanding his players take their near-perfect Premiership start to the next level when they face Munster on Saturday. The Chiefs thumped Bath […]

Wing king Lowe the difference for Leinster

7 October 2018 1 comment

By RONAN O’NEILL JAMES Lowe scored twice as Leinster made it five wins from six to stay top of Conference B and continue their brilliant […]

Ulster hit by injury to midfielder Cave

7 October 2018 0 comments

ULSTER will be without experienced centre Darren Cave for eight weeks after he suffered a fractured thumb against Munster last weekend. Cave is likely to […]

Cardiff move one point behind Scarlets

7 October 2018 1 comment

By CARL FIELD CELTIC CUP ROUND-UP CARDIFF Blues A put themselves firmly back into Celtic Cup contention with a 26-12 win over Connacht Eagles in […]

Munster run riot in 9-try mauling of Ulster

30 September 2018 0 comments

By DARAGH SMALL Munster …64 Ulster…7 JOEY CARBERY scored 18 points as Munster secured their biggest ever PRO14 victory against Ulster in Thomond Park. Ulster […]

Ospreys prove Clark philosophy was right

30 September 2018 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS ALLEN Clarke was a happy man after his Ospreys side recorded a comfortable victory over Zebre in Italy. The former Ireland hooker […]