Robbie Henshaw busy adding layers to Ireland’s precision machine Andy Farrell’s side are slick at short passing and have made light work of getting into the Six Nations groove after two rounds The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2024
Winds of change blow through Six Nations to spark new sense of purpose Anticipation for the competition is soaring with teams under new leadership and a fascinating backdrop after World Cup The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2024
Chessum head injury adds to England woes as Leinster progress unbeaten Tries from Ireland quartet Joe McCarthy, Jordan Larmour, Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris gave Leinster a 29-10 victory and left Leicester’s qualification hopes hanging by a thread The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2024
Holders La Rochelle Face 'Crucial' Champions Cup Week Double Champions Cup winners La Rochelle are among a host of clubs battling for a place in the Champions Cup last 16 when they head to Sale in Pool 2 on Sunday in the final weekend of the group stage. International Business Times · Jan 18, 2024
Cheika quits Pumas, RA not ruling out Wallabies return Michael Cheika's decision to quit his post with the Pumas has raised the inevitable question as to whether or not he will return as Wallabies coach. AAP · Dec 19, 2023
Saracens shake off sluggish start to score eight tries in win over Connacht Saracens scored eight tries on their way to an emphatic 55-36 win over Connacht at the StoneX Stadium The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023
Winds of change blowing as Japan plan to tackle rugby’s powerhouses With Ardie Savea on board, will the money on offer for a shorter season in Asia attract more elite European-based players? The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023
Champions Cup kicks off with usual suspects on top but plenty to relish La Rochelle, Leinster and Toulouse are the trio to beat but with Europe’s best colliding there are some intriguing possibilities The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023
Stuart Lancaster vows to help Henry Arundell push England claims after Racing 92 switch Former London Irish wing is already excelling in France as he looks to play important Six Nations role Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2023
‘We want to win’: South African rugby sets its sights on European glory Khutha Mchunu says the Bulls are focused on becoming the first non‑European team to win the Champions Cup, before Saracens visit on Saturday The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023
Rugby must open up to combat online abuse after Farrell and Foley step back Could vitriol on social media be curbed if the sport improved communication among players, referees, clubs and supporters? The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023
Sean Everitt admits Edinburgh face fight to keep Scotland star Blair Kinghorn Sean Everitt wants Blair Kinghorn at Edinburgh but the Scotland international is wanted by French giants Toulon. The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2023
Siya Kolisi hails departing South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber after World Cup win: ‘We love you’ Nienaber guided South Africa to back-to-back World Cup triumphs and is now bound for a role with Leinster in Dublin The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023
Connacht vs Glasgow Warriors: Franco Smith praises Oli Kebble as Rowe debuts Glasgow Warriors will hand a debut to Kyle Rowe in one of four changes to their team to face Connacht tomorrow. The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023 George Horne on 'dream' Glasgow Warriors 100th game and Scotland disappointment George Horne scored just a minute after his introduction on his 100th Glasgow Warriors appearance on his return from Scotland duty.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 22, 2023 Glasgow claim biggest ever Leinster win as George Horne enjoys special moment Glasgow Warriors got their URC season underway with an impressive 43-25 win over Leinster as Geroge Horne caps his 100th appearance in style.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2023 Jsoh McKay convinced Glasgow Warriors are well prepared for Leinster challenge After missing the business end of last season with a broken foot, Josh McKay is more than ready for the competitive action to recommence.
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Glittering career ends with tears for retiring Ireland captain Johnny Sexton The 38-year-old heads into retirement as arguably his country’s greatest player.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 14, 2023 Glen Young happy to buy into Sean Everitt Edinburgh message The capital club did not have their problems to seek last season, which was barely halfway through when Mike Blair announced he would not continue…
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023 Garry Ringrose determined to break new ground with Ireland at Rugby World Cup Three-time champions New Zealand stand in the way of rugby’s top-ranked nation.
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw’s World Cup in the balance due to hamstring injury The 30-year-old Leinster centre sustained the problem in training this week.
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023 Cian Healy could still get called into Ireland squad after injury issue eases The 35-year-old suffered a calf problem on August 26 in his country’s final warm-up match.
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 Johnny Sexton returns as Ireland confirm two key absentees for World Cup line-up to face Romania The veteran fly-half has been sidelined through injury and suspension
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 If you get inflated, you get deflated – Ireland’s Caelan Doris staying grounded The 25-year-old is tipped to shine on the biggest stage in France.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023 Johnny Sexton, the resolute perfectionist with one last shot at World Cup glory The veteran Ireland captain’s demanding streak has not dimmed as he eyes final tilt at winning Rugby World Cup aged 38