On the move. Rabah Slimani’s time with Leinster is set to come to an end this summer, with the veteran prop returning to France after a two-season stint in Dublin....
Back-rowers. When it comes to Irish back-rows, they do not come much tougher than the old combination of Stephen Ferris, Seán O’Brien and Jamie Heaslip. The trio gave Ireland a...
Wanted man. Ulster look set for another intriguing shake-up in the front row this summer, with a seasoned All Black now firmly on their radar as they prepare for a...
Insane. There are tries… and then there are moments that feel like they belong in a different sport entirely. Louis Bielle-Biarrey produced exactly that as Union Bordeaux Bègles tore Leicester...
Quarters. As the curtain comes down on a thrilling Round of 16, we take a look at the full draw for the quarter-finals of the Investec Champions Cup and the...
Groundbreaking. World Rugby have this morning announced one of the most radical law changes in the sport’s history, with scrums set to be entirely removed from the game ahead of...
Work harder. It’s often the smallest moments in training that end up shaping the biggest moments on matchday — and for Stuart McCloskey, one reminder from Andy Farrell proved decisive...
Altercation. Frustration can boil over in elite sport, and even the best aren’t immune — something Johnny Sexton has openly admitted to in his autobiography, Obsessed. The former Ireland captain,...
Leader of men. Some games carry more weight than others, and for Ireland, a trip to Twickenham against England always falls into that category. But according to Stuart McCloskey, it...
Cork-bound. Munster Rugby have confirmed that the province plans to host one Investec Champions Cup pool fixture at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh next season, subject to GAA approval, if the...
Wanted man. Munster and Ulster are both reportedly in the market for Irish-qualified outhalf Jamie Benson, with interest building in the Harlequins playmaker ahead of next season. The 23-year-old, who...
New addition. South Africa have added further depth behind the scenes, with SA Rugby confirming the appointment of Joe Lewis as the Springboks’ new performance analyst. In a vintage move...
Sure, we’ll have the one. Ireland’s 2011 Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to Wales hit Paul O’Connell harder than most. Having topped their pool with a famous win over Australia,...
