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Heineken Champions Cup: Pondering the Pool Two permutations

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

CJ Stander is not the only one pondering the potential Heineken Champions Cup implications for Munster from the other game in Pool 2 this weekend.

‘Last year we were hunting... now we are being hunted’

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Garry Ringrose believes Bath poachers Sam Underhill and Francois Louw are every bit as dangerous a partnership at the breakdown as the celebrated Australian pairing of David Pocock and Michael Hooper.

Coetzee: Ulster determined to build on Llanelli performance

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ulster will look to take a giant leap towards the knockout stages in Belfast tonight as they look to complete back-to-back victories over Scarlets.

‘Steve’s place as a New Zealand rugby legend is guaranteed’

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Steve Hansen will leave his role as New Zealand head coach with his record “unsurpassed”, according to All Blacks chairman Brent Impey.

Steve Hansen: The best All Black coach ever

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

There are, apparently, lies, damned lies, and statistics, but you can stack the numbers any way you like and still conclude that Steve Hansen is the best coach the All Blacks have had.

French teenager playing for Stade Francais dies in rugby match

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

A teenage rugby player with French side Stade Francais has died after being injured in a game.

CJ Stander predicts hot reception in France

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

CJ Stander has lent some perspective to the disquiet over Munster’s failure to grab a bonus point against Castres last weekend.

Paddy Jackson to face Connacht in Perpignan clash

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Paddy Jackson is back in the Perpignan side that faces Connacht in the Challenge Cup tomorrow night.

Ulster Field Unchanged Team For Scarlets Showdown

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has confirmed an unchanged matchday 23 for Friday night's Heineken Champions Cup round 4 encounter with the Scarlets at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.45pm).

Academy Trio Included For Connacht's Return Match Against Perpignan

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht head coach Andy Friend has named Academy players Conor Fitzgerald and Kieran Joyce in his starting line-up and Matthew Burke on the bench for the trip to Perpignan in the European Challenge Cup...