Prop Logovi'i Mulipola lines up conversion in last game with Tigers
8 years ago by Rugby DumpLeicester Tigers got the 35-13 bonus-point win against Sale in Premiership action at the weekend, ensuring a spot in next season's European Champions Cup. It ended on a fun note as giant prop Logovi'i...
Stuart Lancaster pledges future to Leinster amid Harlequins speculation
8 years ago by The Guardian• Former England head coach ‘100% committed’ to Irish province• ‘I wouldn’t even contemplate doing it. For me it’s all about Leinster‘Stuart Lancaster is not interested in the vacant job...
Charles Piutau to line out for the Barbarians against England
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCharles Piutau is set to link up with the Barbarians for their Quilter Cup fixture against England at Twickenham on May 27. The Bristol-bound full-back is one of the most exciting players based in the...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend's action
8 years ago by The GuardianEngland rivals may enliven play-offs, Bath keep up bizarre trend and a thrilling final raises exciting questions for women’s gameSale will qualify for the European Champions Cup if they defeat Leicester...
Teddy Thomas runs in two tries as Racing power past Munster
8 years ago by The Guardian• French side set up Champions Cup final with Leinster in Bilbao• Munster caught cold in first half and go down to 27-22 defeatThe ultimate Irish rugby party may not have materialised but this season’s...
Champions Cup Highlights: Leinster Rugby v Scarlets (SF)
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster utterly demolished Scarlets in this European Champions Cup Semi-Final and deserved the victory as the 38-16 scoreline suggests. James Ryan opened the try scoring inside 10 minutes and from here...
Scarlets’ James Davies: ‘I’d rather have fun than be boring and have more Welsh caps’
8 years ago by The GuardianThe Welsh club hope their openside flanker’s rugby skills will be as sharp as his comic timing when they meet Leinster in Saturday’s European Champions Cup semi-finalNot since Llanelli’s fabled win...
Mulipola signs for Newcastle Falcons
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers star Logovi’i Mulipola will be a Newcastle Falcons player next season after the destructive prop agreed a deal to join the Kingston Park club. Capped 20 times by Samoa and...
Welsh regions still playing catch-up with Irish despite Scarlets’ success
8 years ago by The GuardianThe provinces and their exploits in Europe inspired radical restructuring in Wales but finance and player development hold the regions backLeinster meet the Scarlets in the semi-finals of the European...
Wayne Pivac says Scarlets have no worries about facing Leinster in Dublin
8 years ago by The Guardian• Coach relaxed Aviva Stadium is venue for Champions Cup semi• ‘One of our supporters makes up for 10 of the opposition’Scarlets’ head coach, Wayne Pivac, says the prospect of facing Leinster...
