The Latest Update On Jamie Heaslip’s Fitness
On the mend. Jamie Heaslip is on course for a comeback in the new year after undergoing a second back surgery in recent weeks. Heaslip injured his back in the warm-up ahead of Ireland’s...
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Ireland Considering Legal Action Against World Rugby Following RWC 2023 Snub
Not happy. World Rugby may face legal action from Ireland, following their controversial recommendation that South Africa should host the 2023 Rugby World Cup. IRFU chief executive Phillip Browne has written a letter to...
Public Asked To Help ‘Broke’ Samoan Rugby Union
Urgent help needed. The people of Samoa are being asked to help bail out of the country’s rugby union, who are now “bankrupt” according to Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi. Tuilaepa, who is also...
Watch: Stunning Grassroots Promo Encapsulates What Rugby Is All About
The game of our lives. Rugby is a very special sport for a variety of reasons. Many love the physicality, speed and sheer skill that is on show in almost every game, but its...
Conor Murray Jumps To The Defence Of Bundee Aki After Criticism
Unfair. Conor Murray has come out and defended his new Ireland teammate Bundee Aki, who has been the subject of a lot of criticism since being named in Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad. The New...
Ireland’s Back-Row Selection Becomes Clear As Trio Sit Out Training
Clean bill of health no more. Schmidt’s back-row selection for this weekend’s Guinness Series opener has become a lot clearer, with Tommy O’Donnell, Dan Leavy and Jack Conan all sitting out training. The biggest...
Stuart Hogg Shed 20 Pounds By Removing One Very Irish Thing From His Diet
Tough one to give up. Scotland and Glasgow fullback Stuart Hogg has revealed that he shed 20 pounds over the summer by giving up drinking Guinness. The Lions star was forced to return home...
Neil Francis Launches Attack On Bundee Aki, CJ Stander & Residency Rule
“Fundamentally wrong.” Former Ireland international Neil Francis is not happy that Bundee Aki has been included in Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad for this month’s November international series. The New Zealand-born centre has been included...
Former Springboks Captain Praises Incoming Munster Head Coach Johann van Graan
“Probably the most knowledgeable guy in rugby that I know.” Former Springboks skipper Adriaan Strauss has heaped praise on incoming Munster head coach Johann van Grann. The Springboks assistant will take over at the...
Keith Earls On How The Irish Lads Have Welcomed Bundee Aki
Make yourself at home. Bundee Aki appears to be settling into life as an international rugby player with Ireland rather quickly, as he gets set to make his Test debut this month. The Connacht...
