Connacht Announce Signings Of Ben O’Donnell And Abraham Papali’i
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht Rugby are delighted to announce the signings of Australian Sevens player Ben O’Donnell and Bay of Plenty number eight Abraham Papali’i. The pair will link up with the squad before the start...
Beauden Barrett's millionaire Japan deal could mark a change in professional rugby contracts
5 years ago by Rugby DumpBeauden Barrett signing with Tokyo-based franchise Suntory Sungoliath is currently the talk of New Zealand and world rugby and it raises a few questions about how player contracts need to be handled in...
Fans won't allow Veainu's sudden exit to tarnish his reputation
5 years ago by Rugby DumpThe abrupt exodus of players from Leicester Tigers last week would have felt like a surreal dream for many fans, as a torrent of departures were announced.
Hoskins Sotutu on attempting to dive like Rokocoko and emulating his winger dad
5 years ago by Rugby DumpBlues number eight Hoskins Sotutu has risen to prominence with consistently impressive performances for the Blues in this season Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. The mobile forward has also caught the...
‘It Was A Privilege’ – Barry Daly Calls Time On Rugby Career
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAfter 36 appearances and 19 tries for Leinster Rugby, winger Barry Daly has announced his retirement from the game to pursue further education. The 27-year-old has stepped away from the game after two...
Return To Rugby Update From Ulster As Madigan Settles In
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster Rugby’s Head of Rugby Operations and Recruitment, Bryn Cunningham, has provided an insight into the ‘Return to Rugby’ protocols now in place at their High Performance Centre, following the...
Stander And Cloete Back Training With Munster Squad
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsCJ Stander and Chris Cloete have returned to training with the rest of the Munster Rugby squad having completed their 14 day isolation on return from South Africa. Both player passed their PCR test last...
One of rugby's most entertaining characters turns 30 today and this footage shows why we love him
5 years ago by Rugby DumpHarlequins and England prop Joe Marler celebrates his 30th birthday today. Over the years he's entertained with numerous amusing moments both on and off the field. Here's a short look at some of those...
Siya Kolisi nabs top spot as rugby's most influential person
5 years ago by Rugby DumpIt's hard to argue that anyone has had a better year of rugby than Siya Kolisi. After making history as South Africa's first-ever black captain, he went on to lead the Springboks to their third RWC title....
Crusaders sensation Will Jordan's career nearly ended before it began
5 years ago by Rugby DumpThroughout the truncated Super Rugby season and New Zealand's Super Rugby Aotearoa equivalent, Will Jordan has propelled himself into one of the form full-backs at the moment.
