LEICESTER TIGERS HAVE contacted police and several social media platforms after what they called “vile and disgusting” personal online abuse of players and their families. The Premiership club’s actions come after …
Munster set sights on Pro14 trophy as barren run in Europe continues
Murray Kinsella reports from Coventry MAKE THAT SEVEN Heineken Champions Cup semi-final defeats in a row. This one hurt as much as the six that came before, although it did …
Academy out-half Dean underlines Connacht’s growing squad depth
EVEN IN DEFEAT, there were a number of positive strands to Connacht’s showing at Thomond Park on Saturday evening, not least their scrum dominance and the performance of a number …
RDS capacity raised with extra seating added for Leinster v Munster Pro14 semi-final clash
LEINSTER HAVE ANNOUNCED that they have been able to increase the capacity of the RDS to 18,977 for the expected sell-out clash against Munster on 18 May (kick-off 14.30). The …
Remembering Dublin legend Anton O’Toole, the curious case of Ben Te’o and the week’s best sportswriting
Cathal McAllister scolds Dublin selector Greg Kennedy. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO 1. YOU HAVE TO hand it to Gregory Kennedy. (And sure even if you puck it at him, he’ll just catch it …
Highly-rated Brown returning to Highlanders next season after Sunwolves stint
HEAD COACH OF Japan’s Super Rugby side, Sunwolves, Tony Brown today announced that he will return home to Otago as an assistant coach for the Highlanders during the 2020 season …
‘It was like I’ve never left’: Kelleher excited to be back home at Leinster
IT HAD BEEN confirmed for quite some time, but Cian Kelleher yesterday made his return to Leinster as the province began their preparations for the new season, just under four …
ROG gets out of Dodge and more of our favourite sportswriting from the past week
Netherlands players celebrate after booking their place in the 2019 Women’s World Cup final. Source: EMPICS Sport “Nothing demeans a Women’s World Cup more than the tendency to velcro a …
All Blacks star Jordie Barrett commits to Hurricanes after Beauden’s switch
JORDIE BARRETT HAS renewed his contract with New Zealand Rugby, agreeing to stay with the Hurricanes despite brother Beauden’s departure. Barrett has committed to the All Blacks until 2022 and …
POM prepping to cover openside with versatility key at World Cup
ONE OF THE biggest challenges of the Rugby World Cup revolves around the number 31. World Rugby’s official limit for squad sizes is the bane of most World Cup coaches’ existences, forcing …