Top class. Anthony Foley’s father Brendan has revealed that Ireland and Leinster star Johnny Sexton sent a very special birthday gift to the former Munster captain’s son Dan back in...
Rock Bottom. The big talking point over the weekend was Owen Farrell’s controversial tackle on Springbok André Esterhuizen, but an equally thumping tackle by New Zealand Maori lock Pari Pari...
The best. Conor Murray may have been overlooked for the World Rugby Player of the Year award, with his halfback partner Johnny Sexton the only Irishman to be nominated, but...
“We should just do it.” Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus is a man of his word it words it seems, after he was spotted trolling World Rugby this week in...
Pumas Test. Ireland got their November International Series off to the perfect start on Saturday night in Chicago – putting eight tries past Italy in a 54-7 win at Soldier...
Hanging up the boots. Ulster and Ireland back row Chris Henry has today announced that he will retire from rugby with immediate effect. The 34-year-old played for Malone RFC, Wallace...
Rotation. Joe Schmidt surprised a lot of people a couple of weeks back when he named an extended 42-man Ireland squad for their November fixtures against Italy, Argentina, New Zealand...
All Blacks. England head coach Eddie Jones has called up 35 players today to begin preparations for their hugely anticipated Test match with the All Blacks this weekend. Harlequins centre...
Penalty. Former professional referee Rob Debney says Owen Farrell’s controversial tackle on André Esterhuizen was illegal and should have resulted in a penalty to South Africa. Writing for The Times,...
Farewell. Former Wales and Lions prop Gethin Jenkins bid farewell to rugby yesterday afternoon, as Cardiff made light work of a hapless Zebre side, defeating them 37-0. Jenkins announced earlier...
