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Jono Gibbes favourite for Clermont Auvergne job

28 March 2021 1 comment

Richard Cockerill has also been linked with a move away from Edinburgh to the Top 14 giants

Cardiff Blues in talks over Dai Young extension

28 March 2021 1 comment

CARDIFF BLUES have offered Dai Young a two-year contract to turn his interim appointment as director of rugby into a fulltime arrangement from next […]

Ulster sign off in style against 13 men Zebre

21 March 2021 2 comments

Ulster …………..49 Zebre………………3 ULSTER made their numbers count when Zebre were reduced to 13 men to wrap up their PRO14 campaign with a bonus point […]

Moriarty back to fire Dragons challenge

21 March 2021 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS PREVIEW… Dragons v Glasgow Today. Kick-off 3pm, Principality Stadium Competitor: Dean Ryan Return: Ross Moriarty DEAN Ryan is adamant the Dragons are […]

Niall Annett wary of his old pal Paddy’s unpredictability at No.10

14 March 2021 4 comments

Milestone man Annett looks ahead to Sunday’s clash against the Exiles, and old Ulster pal Paddy Jackson

England have their own Faf on the way

14 March 2021 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER LONGEVITY – players who seemingly go on for ever and pile up […]

Cardiff Blues want big pay-off for Dwayne Peel

7 March 2021 0 comments

CARDIFF BLUES are holding out for substantial compensation before allowing Dwayne Peel to make an emotional return to the Scarlets. The former Wales and Lions […]

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 […]

Will Peel still join Cardiff?

7 March 2021 0 comments

CARDIFF added the Blues bit to their name a generation ago. They have now dropped it because the new name gives ‘clarity and identity’ which […]

Dark cloud over Cardiff despite losing the Blues

7 March 2021 4 comments

By ALEX BYWATER CARDIFF Blues – who will officially become Cardiff Rugby from August 1 – have admitted they are hugely concerned for their future […]

Scarlets plan to hijack Cardiff Blues deal with Dwayne Peel

3 March 2021 1 comment

Cardiff Blues issue hands-off warning to Welsh rivals planning to make room for Peel in their coaching structure with Glenn Delaney

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 […]

Glasgow 13-19 Ulster: Michael Lowry sparks Ulster into life

21 February 2021 0 comments

Ulster keep up their strong form in the PRO14 at Scotstoun, where Michael Lowry starred

My Life in Rugby – Kevin Maggs: Connolly and Foley ruined my Bath team

21 January 2021 1 comment

The Bristol, Bath, Ulster and Ireland centre discusses his career which had plenty of twists and bends

Quins fly-half Brett Herron looks across Channel

17 January 2021 0 comments

Herron has held talks over departing the Stoop at the end of the season

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

Returning Dai eager to move Blues forward

10 January 2021 1 comment

DAI Young will return to Cardiff Blues as interim director of rugby following head coach John Mulvihill leaving the Welsh region. The Australian took charge […]

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

Lloyd Williams excited to learn off Wales ace Dwayne Peel

1 January 2021 2 comments

The pending arrival of skills coach Peel at Cardiff Blues can only push the club forward, says scrum-half Williams

Exclusive: George Barton aims to gain from mentor Cips’ Gloucester departure

30 December 2020 2 comments

Barton started the year with England U20s, and finished it with one of Gloucester’s most memorable moments of 2020 in the Champions Cup

Murphy: First 20 minutes crucial if we are to end poor record at Sportsground

27 December 2020 1 comment

Ulster seek to go unbeaten after being dealt the news that Marcell Coetzee will be departing home to South Africa

DREAM TEAM

27 December 2020 1 comment

CALLUM PATTERSON, CORNISH PIRATES AND FORMER ULSTER, BALLYMENA AND NEWPORT SALOP CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Andrew Warwick […]

Champion Chiefs sign off superb year with bonus win

27 December 2020 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER EXETER Chiefs, understandably rusty in the first half after their recent Covid travails, signed off a momentous year with yet another BP […]

Gloucester 38-34 Ulster: George Barton grabs the glory as Gloucester leave it so late

20 December 2020 2 comments

20-year-old George Barton scores match-winning try in the 84th minute, triggering scenes of jubilation at Kingsholm

Cheslin Kolbe lands killer blow for Toulouse against Ulster

13 December 2020 1 comment

Toulouse and Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe displays his class once again at the Kingspan, as Ulster fall to defeat in the Champions Cup

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 […]

Ulster coach Dwayne Peel to make Wales return at Cardiff Blues

8 December 2020 0 comments

Former Bristol Bears attack coach Peel has signed a ‘long-term contract’ to swap Ulster for Cardiff Blues

TMO wrong about Ulster’s Kieran Treadwell

6 December 2020 1 comment

Peter Jackson comments on the implausible judgement of the TMO to reduce Kieran Treadwell’s dangerous tackle to a yellow from red

Kennedy playing for his future at Glasgow

6 December 2020 1 comment

By GAVIN HARPER THE past two years have been difficult for Sean Kennedy, but the Glasgow Warriors scrum-half is enjoying the chances he’s been afforded […]

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 […]

O’Brien returns to Connacht’s starting grid

22 November 2020 0 comments

Preview Zebre v Connacht Today, Kick-off 2.30pm DAVID Sisi starts at the back of the scrum for Zebre having returned from international duty due to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Max determined to build on that close encounter with Baabaas

8 November 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Experience: Max Llewellyn enjoyed mixing with stars MAX Llewellyn hopes his all-too-brief but “crazy” experience with the Barbarians can help him go […]

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 […]

Jamie Gibson signs for another Premiership club after leaving Saints

5 November 2020 0 comments

Gloucester continue their recruitment ahead of the 2020-21 season after adding Kyle Moyle and Jay Tyack earlier this week

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 […]

Morgan aims to get one over his old mate Dwayne

1 November 2020 0 comments

■By ALEX BYWATER MATTHEW Morgan knows exactly what to expect from an Ulster back-line fired by his former Bristol teammate Dwayne Peel and says there […]

Ryan challenges fledglings to silence Coetzee

25 October 2020 0 comments

■By ROB COLE THE DRAGONS may not have Welsh internationals Ross Moriarty or Aaron Wainwright with which to try to blunt Ulster’s Springbok No.8 Marcell […]

Niall Annett targets first Irish ton at Worcester Warriors

22 October 2020 0 comments

Promoted with Worcester back in 2016, Annett’s long haul towards 100 appearances has been subject overcoming harsh injuries

Red card rules out Irish lock

18 October 2020 0 comments

IAIN Henderson will miss the remainder of Ireland’s Six Nations campaign after receiving a three-match ban for his red card against Ospreys in the PRO14. […]

Niall targets first Irish ton at Warriors

18 October 2020 1 comment

TOM VALE talks to Worcester Warriors’ multi-talented hooker Niall Annett Niall Annett must be one of the most respected and admired characters in the Worcester […]

Los Lelos bolster coaching team for Cup run

18 October 2020 0 comments

FORMER Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys will take on a high performance consultant role with Georgia for the Autumn Nations Cup. Georgia will face […]