THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT semi-finals. Maybe it’s the heat of a spring day, the tired bodies reaching the end of a season or maybe the pressure is slightly less constricting than in …
Leinster have confirmed the signing of Connacht lock Mick Kearney
LEINSTER HAVE CONFIRMED the signing of second row Mick Kearney from Connacht ahead of the 2015/16 season. Kearney is heading home to Leinster next season. Source: James Crombie/INPHO The eastern …
‘A soft but well-taken try’: Let a Saracens coach talk you through their defeat to Clermont
COACHES WILL NEVER publicly disclose the best parts of their post-match analysis, but their words should always be taken on board. Alex Sanderson preps his team for last year’s semi. …
Clermont v Sarries could have put a crying baby to sleep but the only try was drop dead gorgeous
IF YOU WATCHED yesterday’s Champions Cup semi-final then you are probably a little downbeat that you wasted two hours of your life on a very dull game of rugby when …
Tributes pour in after sudden death of Welsh rugby league player
WELSH RUGBY LEAGUE international Danny Jones has died after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest in Sunday’s League 1 match between Keighley Cougars and London Skolars. Keighley half-back Jones collapsed shortly after being …
Analysis: World Cup contenders shine as Ulster’s Pro12 form grows
ULSTER APPEAR TO be hitting form at exactly the right time in their push for a Guinness Pro12 title. Neil Doak’s men have won their last three games following defeat …
Iain Henderson free to play after ‘unwarranted’ red card v Munster
ULSTER POWERHOUSE IAIN Henderson has been freed to play in his province’s title run-in after an independent committee decided his actions against Munster did not warrant a red card. Source: …
Jackson underlines superb form with Joe Schmidt watching on
ULSTER DREW 23-23 with Munster in a thrilling Guinness Pro12 clash at Kingspan Stadium this afternoon. Read our full match report here. Paddy Jackson the playmaker Ulster’s out-half was simply …
Italy’s World Cup squad has gone on strike over tournament bonuses
ITALY’S PREPARATIONS FOR the Rugby World Cup have hit a worrying early roadblock after the Azzurri’s players went on strike in relation to financial bonuses for the global tournament. Italy …
Andrea Pirlo to join Cork City? It’s the sporting tweets of the week!
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