Paul O’Connell Joins Ireland Coaching Group
3 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFormer Ireland captain Paul O’Connell has joined the Ireland national coaching group as forwards coach with Simon Easterby to focus on defence. Paul was capped 108 times by Ireland and captained the...
Larmour Returns As Leinster Look To Bounce Back
3 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsStung by last week’s derby defeat to Connacht, Leinster welcome back a number of Ireland internationals – including the fit-again Jordan Larmour – for the visit of Conference A leaders...
Ulster Make Six Changes For Top Of The Table Clash
3 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster head coach Dan McFarland has made six changes to his team for Friday’s Guinness PRO14 showdown with Leinster at the RDS (kick-off 7.35pm). With a knee injury ruling out Jacob Stockdale, Michael...
This 2002 Scott Quinnell challenge would surely be a red card and long ban these days
3 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer Wales back rower Scott Quinnell always had a reputation as being a hard player in his day, and judging by the size and physicality of the man, it's easy to see why.
‘We’re Very Fortunate To Be Playing’ – Contepomi
3 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster Backs Coach Felipe Contempomi spoke this week about how fortunate the players feel to be playing and to represent the supporters. Contempomi was speaking to media ahead of Leinster’s Guinness...
New residency debate after Van der Merwe gets capped then leaves
3 years ago by Rugby DumpThe announcement of Duhan van der Merwe’s move to Worcester Warriors next season has kindled new criticism over the current residency rules and the Scottish Rugby Union’s ability to keep hold of their...
Du Preez cited for nasty head shot while Harris laments inconsistent officiating
3 years ago by Rugby DumpGloucester centre Chris Harris has vented his anger online after receiving a high tackle that went unpunished at the weekend.
Shoulder Surgery To Sideline Reidy For Three Months
3 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster will be without in-form flanker Sean Reidy for the Guinness PRO14 title run-in, following surgery on the shoulder he injured against Gloucester last month. The province’s medical provincial...
From Rugby to world champion and the current highest earner in Darts, congratulations Gerwyn Price
3 years ago by Rugby DumpWelshman Gerwyn Price has won darts' world championship, beating Scotland's Gary Anderson 7-3 in the final to earn his biggest career victory since swapping a career in professional rugby for the ever-more...
Frustrated former England star sparks late brawl that ends in the stands
3 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer England centre Billy Twelvetrees was sinned-binned for his role in a brawl that spilled into the stands in the closing moments of Sale's come-from-behind 22-19 victory at Kingsholm on Saturday night.
