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Leicester’s Parling backs crackdown on escort defenders as ‘pretty positive’

Leicester’s Geoff Parling has defended the crackdown on escort defenders, saying the impact of refereeing changes that promote more kicking has been ‘pretty positive’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025

Ross Byrne says escort defender crackdown could see locks converted to wings

The Gloucester fly-half Ross Byrne believes international head coaches could convert second-rows into wings for the next Rugby World Cup to capitalise on the crackdown on escort defenders

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025

Gloucester secure first victory of Prem season as Bristol end Northampton’s unbeaten start

Young full-back Ben Redshaw was at the double for Gloucester as Harlequins struggled at Kingsholm

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025

Third time unlucky for Leinster as Toulouse win European Champions Cup

Matthis Lebel’s try at the start of extra time helped Toulouse to a 31-22 victory against Leinster in the Champions Cup final

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024

Leinster left with familiar feeling as Toulouse triumph in Champions Cup final epic

Leinster 22-31 Toulouse (AET): The French side edged a remarkable final in extra time to secure their sixth competition crown

The Independent UK · May 25, 2024

Lowe fires Leinster into Champions Cup final despite Northampton’s late rally

Leinster are into the Champions Cup final after James Lowe’s hat-trick helped them to a 20-17 victory against Northampton at Croke Park

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2024

Ramm inspires nine-try Northampton to emphatic victory against Bulls

James Ramm and Alex Mitchell scored two tries each in Northampton’s 59-22 Champions Cup victory against Bulls

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2024

Jack Crowley talks up ‘true leader’ Johnny Sexton after his Ireland return

Sexton starred on his first competitive appearance since Six Nations Grand Slam success in March.

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023

Ireland have greatest chance to break Rugby World Cup curse but questions remain

Ireland are desperate to final get beyond the quarter-finals in Johnny Sexton’s last stand, writes Luke Baker, but fates may be conspiring against them again

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

Billy Vunipola red card adds more disciplinary drama as England beaten by Ireland

Ireland 29-10 England: England’s Rugby World Cup preparation was thrown into further disarray as Billy Vunipola was sent off in a disheartening loss

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023