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,...
Wanted man. The IRFU are reportedly exploring a move for one of Australia’s most highly-rated young forwards, with Queensland Reds tighthead prop Massimo De Lutiis weighing up what’s been described...
Exit door. Munster Rugby are set to lose one of their more explosive back-three options, with reports emerging that Thaakir Abrahams is closing in on a move away from the...
Roomies. There’s a certain image that comes to mind when you think of Paul O’Connell. Serious. Intense. All business. So when George North first found out he’d be rooming with...
The Irish provincial system is entering another pivotal cycle, with movement across Leinster, Munster, Ulster, and Connacht beginning to hint at how next season’s URC and European campaigns could unfold....
Six Nations fixtures are quickly evaluated on reputation, historical narratives, club rivalries, and last year’s story. Broadcasters frame Six Nations fixtures around underdog narratives, and sometimes last year’s Six Nations...
