Fans show fears over increase in simulation in rugby after exaggerated Tadhg Beirne dive
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThe weekend’s rugby provided a lot of topics for debate, none more so that Munster’s winner against Edinburgh at Murrayfield. The European giants had a penalty against them reversed, after Edinburgh...
Schalk Brits' past comes back to haunt him as he gets heavier sanction for 'Angry Warthog' punch up
6 years ago by Rugby DumpRugby World Cup hopeful Schalk Brits has been dealt a blow to his ambitions after being suspended following the old school punch up Sharks hooker Akker van der Merwe on Saturday. Both players pleaded guilty,...
Chaos in Clermont as clumsy Taqele Naiyaravoro shoulder sparks messy melee
6 years ago by Rugby DumpClermont Auvergne booked their spot in the European Challenge Cup semi-finals after beating Northampton 60-31 at the Stade Marcel Michelin. Much of the damage to the visitors was self-inflicted, with Taqele...
James Haskell reveals full truth behind 'drunken' analysis clip
6 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter initial speculation and then relentless needling on Twitter, James Haskell appeared on Soccer AM with Will Greenwood to discuss their infamous post-match TV howler. Many assumed that Haskell was...
Toulouse beat Racing despite suspect early red card
6 years ago by Rugby DumpToulouse fly half Zack Holmes received a red card from referee Luke Pearce for a high tackle in the Champions Cup quarter final game against Racing 92.
Hero to zero: Blues winger scores stunning try then gets sent off
6 years ago by Rugby DumpBlues winger Tanielu Tele’a was red carded for a spectacular challenge in the air on Dillyn Leyds which resulted in the Stormers winger almost landing on his head.
Cunning McKenzie uses posts to set up fantastic Chiefs try
6 years ago by Rugby DumpChiefs fly half Marty McKenzie used the posts to his advantage to set up a try on Saturday against Jaguares in Super Rugby.
2019 Women’s All Ireland Cup Final Highlights
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUL Bohemian claimed the Women’s All-Ireland Cup for a record sixth time with a 17-5 win over Blackrock College in Ashbourne. It was a tense final with a coveted trophy at stake and the knowledge that...
Stockdale mistake costs Ulster historic Dublin win
6 years ago by Rugby DumpIreland and Ulster winger Jacob Stockdale was deemed to have dropped the ball over the try line in the Champions Cup quarter final against Leinster.
Engrossing All-Irish Quarter-Final Decided By Byrne’s Boot
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsRoss Byrne’s reliable right boot sent defending champions Leinster through to the last-four of the Heineken Champions Cup as his coolly-struck 71st-minute penalty decided a gruelling all-Irish quarter-final...
