Ireland

Connacht Academy Squad named for 2021/22

The Connacht Rugby Academy Squad for 2021/22 can be confirmed.  Included are the six indigenous Connacht players who represented Ireland in the U20 Six Nations squad this summer, as well as new Year...

The Big Name Signings In The PROD2 This Season

France's second division competition kicks off on Thursday with the two sides who were relegated from the Top 14, Bayonne and Agen, kicking the season off.   While the PROD2 is not France's...

How Toulon could line up with Cheslin Kolbe

Cheslin Kolbe is reportedly on his way to Toulon ahead of the 2021/22 season after a successful trophy-laden four-year stint at Toulouse.   After securing a Top 14 and Champions Cup double with...

Mallett hits out at Springbok critics

Former Springbok boss Nick Mallett has taken on the numerous critics of the current South African game-plan.     The Boks are ranked number 1 in the world and have despatched the British...

Stats & Facts: Argentina v South Africa

South Africa and Argentina face off for the second time in the Rugby Championship this weekend.   We take a look at the stats and facts ahead of the clash.   Although South Africa are hosting...

The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations

Argentina have the opportunity to climb the World Rugby Rankings this weekend.   Los Pumas face off against the Springboks in Port Elizabeth on Saturday at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium –...

Every Keith Earls Try for Ireland!

Stats & Facts: South Africa v Argentina

A look at the head to head stats and facts for the second game of the Rugby Championship.   SOUTH AFRICA v ARGENTINA – NELSON MANDELA BAY STADIUM, PORT ELIZABETH – KO 17:05 (16:05...

"I'd like to see coaches from each of the four nations" - Rory Best

Former Ireland and Lions' hooker Rory Best has called for changes in how the British and Irish Lions coaching staff is selected.   Speaking on RTE’s Game On, The former Ireland captain...

O'Driscoll's unflattering assessment of van der Merwe

Lions and Ireland legend Brian O’Driscoll was honest in his assessment of winger Duhan van der Merwe during the recent 2021 Lions series in South Africa but was not very complimentary of the 26...