Top class. France will pay a special tribute to Gareth Thomas this weekend by wearing rainbow laces in their match against Fiji, after the Wales international was the victim of...
Prolific. Jacob Stockdale made it an simply staggering 12 tries in his first 14 games for Ireland on Saturday, grabbing the all-important score as his side defeated the All Blacks...
Eagles. Ireland may still be revelling in Saturday’s 16-9 victory over world champions New Zealand at the Aviva, but it’s back to business for Joe Schmidt and his Irish Rugby...
Tradition. Iain Henderson has praised the hugely positive influence Connacht centre Bundee Aki has had on the Ireland team since making his debut for the men in green last year....
Cynical. Former Ireland, Leinster and Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll has highlighted an area of the game he wants World Rugby to look at and potentially change going forward. O’Driscoll reckons...
Sombre. The All Blacks don’t like losing. It’s not often it happens, but when it does – they clearly take it very personally. And they should. They’re world champions, and...
Global Rapid Rugby. Billionaire Western Force owner Andrew Forrest has revealed a number of big name stars are interested in joining his new Global Rapid Rugby competition. Forrest will launch...
Exodus. Glasgow may be flying high in the PRO14 this season, but that might not be the case for much longer if their player exodus continues… Finn Russell left the...
World beaters. Joe Schmidt has understandably played down Ireland’s famous 16-9 win over the All Blacks on Saturday, while Steve Hansen has of course already begun his Rugby World Cup...
Warrior. It’s hard to single out any player from Ireland’s heroic 16-9 win over the All Blacks on Saturday, but it’s even harder to overlook just how good Peter O’Mahony...
