Leinster Assured Of Top Seeding As Champions Cup Weekends Are Confirmed
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster, champions Saracens and Toulouse will each be guaranteed a top ranking in tier 1 when the pool draw for the Heineken Champions Cup takes place in Lausanne, Switzerland on Wednesday. The trio receive...
All-Female Staff To Take Charge Of Munster Women’s Squads
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe two management teams for the Munster senior and Under-18 Women’s squads have been confirmed ahead of the 2019/20 season. For the first time, both squads will be coached and managed by all-female...
Thomas and Bastareaud omissions surprise many as France name RWC 2019 squad
6 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter France head coach Jacques Brunel announced his training squad for the World Cup in Japan, there were a number of surprises but Mathieu Bastareaud has perhaps been the most noticeable omission.
Toulouse’s bizarre changing room celebration after first Top 14 title since 2012
6 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter Toulouse secured their 20th French title in Paris against Clermont Auvergne on Saturday, the celebrations got a little messy in the changeroom after.
GUINNESS PRO14 Conferences Confirmed For Next Two Seasons
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Conferences for the 2019/20 and 2020/21 GUINNESS PRO14 seasons have been drawn based on finishing positions, resulting in six teams swapping Conferences. Using the Conference tables completed after...
Tongan Thor's massive shot on Christian Lealiifano sparked another debate about force and tackle height
6 years ago by Rugby DumpWhile the Brumbies beat the Reds 40-27 in Canberra, many fans were no doubt holding their breath when key playmaker Christian Lealiifano was left clutching his shoulder after being flattened by Tongan...
Namibian winger suffers rib-breaking collision then gets sent off
6 years ago by Rugby DumpNamibia winger Dumarcho Hartung received a yellow card as he was stretchered off the pitch during Saturday’s Nations Cup game against Russia.
Lions score after just 16 seconds in final Super Rugby round
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Lions scored one of the fastest tries in Super Rugby history straight from kick off against the Bulls on Saturday.
Huge Toeava hit prevents Toulouse try in Top 14 final
6 years ago by Rugby DumpClermont Auvergne full back Isaia Toeava put in a fierce shot on Toulouse fly half Thomas Ramos in the Top 14 final on Saturday.
Garden-Bachop steps up for Hurricanes in superb comeback win
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Hurricanes came from behind to beat the Blues 29-24 in Wellington to secure their spot in the Super Rugby playoffs.
