Moves like Zebo. Simon Zebo has always been known as a colourful character, and it reflects in the way he plays his rugby. Always smiling, always laughing, it adds an air of confidence and...
My home. Simon Zebo has opened the door to returning to Munster in the future and hope the southern province feel the same. Zebo will depart his native province at the end of the...
Could be worse. Ireland’s opening game of the 2018 NatWest Six Nations away to France, will once again be refereed by Welshman Nigel Owens. The former World Rugby Referee of the Year will be...
Salvage job. Former British and Irish Lions and England coach Mike Ford has emerged as a frontrunner to replace former Northampton boss Jim Mallinder on a short-term deal, according to a report in The...
Players need to be managed better. This past weekend is one to forget as quick as possible for the English Premiership teams. The attritional nature of the Premiership, and the seemingly unwillingness to rest...
Timely boost. Munster demolished Leicester this past weekend despite having a number of their top international players missing. Their 33-10 victory over the Tigers at Thomond Park shows just how strong their depth has...
Bright future. Munster’s Alex Wootton has been one of the surprised packages this season after an incredible start. The former Northampton Saints academy player lit up the British & Irish cup last season, and...
Supply and demand. Due to the massive demand for tickets to Munster’s St Stephen’s Day Inter-provincial derby against Leinster, additional seating is being installed at Thomond Park to increase the capacity of the ground...
Such bad timing. In-form Ireland and Leinster back-row forward Rhys Ruddock faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines, after picking up a Grade 3 hamstring tear over the weekend while on Champions Cup duty....
Bye bye Jim. Northampton Saints have confirmed that director of rugby Jim Mallinder will be leaving his position at the club with immediate effect. Having taken the reins at Franklin’s Gardens in 2007, Mallinder...
