WHEN TIM SCHMIDT was called up to senior squad training at Toulouse in November, there were a couple of faces that brought the 21-year-old back to his childhood in New …
‘He’s not going to come to Murrayfield and get an armchair ride’: Murray still primary target for Scots
SCOTLAND CAPTAIN GREIG Laidlaw refutes the suggestion that Glasgow Warriors illegally targeted Conor Murray in their Champions Cup encounter this month. And the scrum-half has promised another rough day in …
‘If I didn’t get to cover rugby on television again, it would be devastating for me’
Pope has been part of RTÉ’s rugby coverage for the past 22 years. Source: Billy Stickland/INPHO IT WAS INITIALLY only meant to be for one match, but after being on …
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‘You’re an ex-New Zealander, you should be mindful about players’ careers’ – Hansen has pop at Lam
ALL BLACKS HEAD coach Steve Hansen has voiced his displeasure with Pat Lam over Steven Luatua’s move to Bristol. Lam, who guided Connacht to a stunning Guinness Pro12 triumph last …
Kicked to touch? An open letter from frustrated supporters of women’s rugby in Ireland
Source: Giuseppe Fama/INPHO TO WHOMEVER CARES, When we were returning to Ireland after the Women’s Rugby World Cup in France in 2014, we were exhausted but so excited about the …
We’ll Leave It There So: Duffy ruled out of World Cup qualifier, Leinster sign Kiwi star and all today’s sport
Home Clongowes Wood College and Belvedere College players react to the final whistle in their Leinster Schools Senior Cup semi-final this afternoon. Source: Gary Carr/INPHO Shane Duffy has been ruled …
Bristol’s recruitment drive continues with signing of Australian back Morahan
BRISTOL HAVE CONTINUED to strengthen their squad ahead of next season with the addition of Australia back Luke Morahan for the 2017-18 campaign. The 26-year-old, has been capped three times …
A first start for fullback Rowland as Connacht boss Lam makes five changes
CONNACHT HEAD COACH Pat Lam has made five changes in personnel for tomorrow’s rearranged Guinness Pro12 tie against Zebre in Parma (2.30pm). The reigning Pro12 champions will be desperate to …
Update on Bret Hart’s attacker
Bret Hart’s hall of fame ceremony attacker Zach Madsen was released from jail on Wednesday when somebody posted his $1,500 bond. Madsen faces up to two years in prison on …