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Tierney dies at 46

26 February 2023 0 comments

FORMER Ireland, Leicester and Munster scrum-half Tom Tierney died on Friday at the age of 46. Tierney, who made his Ireland debut in 1999, played […]

McDonald a Falcon

26 February 2023 1 comment

FORMER Wasps lock Kiran McDonald has signed for Newcastle. The Scottish forward joined Munster in October after Wasps’ collapse on a short-term deal until January […]

Ospreys suffer nine-try mauling

19 February 2023 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON Munster ……….58 Ospreys………….. 3 Ospreys head coach Toby Booth is hopeful that their heaviest defeat ever in the league is an isolated […]

Transition to hooker paying off for Terry

12 February 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK It’s almost two years since Cameron Terry made the transition from the back row to hooker at Ealing Trailfinders and despite a […]

My Life in Rugby with Steve Lander: ‘Controversy inevitable when you’re a referee’

5 February 2023 1 comment

The former international referee, who took charge of 18 tests from 1995 to 2003, talks about his life in the game Centre stage: Steve Lander […]

Rowntree delight at crucial comeback win

29 January 2023 0 comments

By KEVIN FALLON Benetton ……..30 Munster ………40 Munster boss Graham Rowntree praised his men for the way they recovered from a nightmare start to carve […]

We weren’t ruthless enough out there, complains O’Gara

22 January 2023 1 comment

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara wasn’t happy with his side’s performance. He said: “When they went down to 14, we became involved in an […]

Six Nations squads in-depth: Ireland

22 January 2023 0 comments

Ulster’s Jacob Stockdale has been recalled to Ireland’s 37-man Six Nations squad, but Munster fly-half Joey Carbery is a notable absentee. Stockdale joins Stuart McCloskey, […]

Forthcoming fixtures

22 January 2023 2 comments

Week beginning Sunday, January 22, 2023 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 EUROPEAN COMPETITIONS Champions Cup […]

Champions Cup Friday and Saturday preview

13 January 2023 0 comments

It’s an incredibly busy Friday and Saturday in the Heineken Champions Cup, with nine fixtures over the next two days as the teams tee up […]

Heartbreak for Evans as Ospreys win Welsh derby

8 January 2023 0 comments

URC round-up First-half try: Dewi Lake scored for Ospreys JARROD Evans fell agonisingly short with the last kick of the game as Ospreys clinched a […]

Hastings ruled out of Scotland’s Six Nations

8 January 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA SCOTLAND fly-half Adam Hastings will miss the Six Nations with a shoulder injury. The 26-year-old requires surgery after sustaining the damage during Gloucester’s […]

Why it’s time for a world in union

31 December 2022 0 comments

Paul Rees says this season’s Heineken Champions Cup highlights the need for a Global, joined up season Nothing highlights the need for a joined up, […]

Take five: Looking back, and forward

31 December 2022 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER FIVE BEST MEMORIES OF 2022 1: Italy’s Ange Capuozzo cutting an absolutely […]

Turnbull calls for another Welsh scalp as rivals clash

31 December 2022 0 comments

CARDIFF back row Josh Turnbull has been impressed with his side’s strength of character in recent weeks and wants more of the same as they […]

Domachowski try kills off Dragons

31 December 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Match winner: Cardiff celebrate after Corey Domachowski’s late try downed the Dragons COREY Domachowski proved the unlikely match-winner for Cardiff as he […]

Bath in the mood to face Exeter challenge

23 December 2022 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Exeter v Bath Saturday December 24. Kick-off 3pm Vision: Bath coach Johann van Graan Johann Van Graan says he has massive […]

Top clubs finding it tough in Europe

23 December 2022 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Reigning Champions Cup title holders La Rochelle and 2021 winners Toulouse have been notable exceptions but Top 14 clubs have not, […]

Furbank ready for Munster challenge

18 December 2022 1 comment

By PAUL REES George Furbank does not yet know who he has to impress to make England’s Six Nations squad after the sacking of head […]

Dream Team with Andy Northey

18 December 2022 0 comments

The Former North of England, Northampton, St Helens RLFC, Waterloo, Rotherham & Sedgley Park centre chooses the best XV he has played with or against… […]

Lions star Russell turns down a move to Bath

11 December 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Bath have missed out on signing arguably the best fly-half in the world on current form after Scotland and […]

Quickfire 21 puts Munster in control

4 December 2022 1 comment

By BRYN PALMER Edinburgh…….. 17 Munster………..38 Munster’s five-try win, featuring 21 unanswered points from 17-7 down just before half-time, provided more evidence of a corner […]

Skosan: We need to get flying start

4 December 2022 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Power runner: Courtnall Skosan playing for Northampton PICTURE: Getty Images Courtnall Skosan is banking on fortress Franklin’s to help Northampton Saints scratch […]

Munster end run of derby defeats

27 November 2022 0 comments

By DARAGH SMALL Munster ……… 34 Connacht……… 17 Another encouraging URC win continued Munster’s turnaround in fortunes. Connacht left Thomond Park with a losing bonus […]

Brothers line up World Cup shot

20 November 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Sale Sharks twins Jean-Luc and Dan Du Preez, below, could appear at the World Cup next year after being […]

We’ll be ok, says IRFU chief

13 November 2022 0 comments

THE Irish Rugby Football Union are optimistic the four provinces will survive the financial crisis engulfing the English club game. The IRFU reported a 5.9m […]

Mercer out to prove he’s ready for England

13 November 2022 1 comment

By SAM JACKSON Man in form: Zach Mercer playing for Montpellier PICTURES: Getty Images GLOUCESTER-BOUND No.8 Zach Mercer is relishing his chance to play for […]

Barbarians squad named for Killik Cup clash

7 November 2022 0 comments

The Barbarians have confirmed the full squad for the Killik Club, as the famous invitational side face All Blacks XV at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday […]

Bath lead chase for Du Toit, Barbeary

6 November 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Prop star: Du Toit Bath have emerged as favourites to pip Lyon to land Springbok tighthead Thomas du Toit […]

Moore leads way for Ulster

30 October 2022 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON Munster ………….. 14 Tries: Daly 67 Penalties: Crowley 10, 48, 54 Ulster ………………. 15 Tries: Murphy 4, Stewart 14, Hume 40 TIGHTHEAD […]

Sharing delight of beating All Blacks

30 October 2022 2 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER There is rightly much focus on the 50th anniversary tomorrow of Llanelli’s […]

RFU chief puts central contracts on the agenda

23 October 2022 1 comment

By PAUL REES CENTRAL contracts are on the agenda after the collapse of Worcester and Wasps and a Department of Culture, Media and Sport report […]

Agents are circling after Wasps demise

23 October 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE Wasps demise last week started a massive scramble for some of their best talent, just as it did when Premiership rivals Worcester […]

Not sure if old guard will make World Cup

23 October 2022 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND WAYNE Pivac named his Wales squad to take on New Zealand, Argentina, Georgia and Australia this week and I […]

First home win for Rowntree

16 October 2022 0 comments

Munster …………….31 Bulls ………………….17 By JOHN FALLON GRAHAM Rowntree tasted victory in his first match in charge at Thomond Park as Joey Carbery dictated matters […]

Portugal looking good for final spot

9 October 2022 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER IT’S all been a bit doom and gloom recently so let’s try […]

Wasps may move for McGuigan

2 October 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Hooker: McGuigan GEORGE McGuigan could lead the exodus of players from Newcastle Falcons at the end of the season, […]

It’s a new generation of Welsh coaches

2 October 2022 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Home-grown coaches have always been a big topic of debate in Wales. It could be argued we haven’t developed […]

Faletau back as Cardiff change seven for Lions

29 September 2022 0 comments

Taulupe Faletau is one of seven Cardiff players to come in as they face the Emirates Lions at the Arms Park. Cardiff will be hopeful […]

Dyer ends long wait with superb winner

25 September 2022 0 comments

Dragons…………….23pts Tries: Dyer 72 Penalties: Hanrahan 10, 16, 23, 27, 35, 80+1 Munster ………..17pts Tries: Archer 37, Healy 40 Conversions: Healy 38, 40+1 Penalties: Healy 3 Rio Dyer scored a […]

Basham back for Dragons

25 September 2022 2 comments

Preview Dragons v Munster Today. Kick-off 3pm WALES flanker Taine Basham starts as Dragons looks to bounce from the 44-6 hammering at Edinburgh. He is […]

‘Another tough lesson for us’

18 September 2022 1 comment

Bath head coach Johann van Graan didn’t hide from the inadequacy of his side’s defeat to 14-man Sharks. The South African who took over at […]

‘Old man’ Dan calls on Wasps kids to step up

11 September 2022 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Gloucester v Wasps Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingsholm Dan Robson is embracing his “old man” status at the club as a more […]

Gloucester turn on the power but work to do

4 September 2022 1 comment

Gloucester……..42pts Cardiff …………….17pts By ROGER PANTING Try time: Ben Morgan scores for Gloucester PICTURE: Martin Bennett Gloucester go into next week’s opening Premiership fixture with […]

Battling Exiles give Kidney a victorious homecoming

4 September 2022 2 comments

Munster …………14pts London Irish ….19pts By DANNY WARD London Irish capped off their pre-season in style with a fine win over Munster to pick up […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Bath

4 September 2022 1 comment

Head coach: Johann van Graan Captain: Ben Spencer Ground: The Recreation Ground Capacity: 14,509 PREDICTED FINISH: 11TH Johann van Graan, Bath’s new head coach, is […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Bristol

4 September 2022 2 comments

Director of Rugby: Pat Lam Captain: Steven Luatua Ground: Ashton Gate Capacity: 27,000 PREDICTED FINISH: 8TH Pat Lam’s glass is always half full. Even after […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Wasps

4 September 2022 1 comment

Head coach: Lee Blackett Captain: Joe Launchbury Ground: Coventry Building Society Arena Capacity: 32,753 PREDICTED FINISH: 10TH Recruitment was put on hold for a few […]

Pollard the man to help Tigers retain their title

4 September 2022 1 comment

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Steve Borthwick has proved himself to be a tremendous operator who never leaves a stone unturned. That is […]