Third wheel. James Lowe was not included in the match day squad against Exeter last week, despite costing a small fortune. And the reason seemed pretty simple. The rules of...
Crying over Argentina. The Irish plan in 2015 was to win the group with France and then trot through the quarter against Argentina. Rugby World Cups are incredibly predictable compared...
Leaving aside form, particularly of the Southern Kings, the conference structure for the new PRO14 seems to be ticking along fine. At the weekend in Dublin you’d be forgiven for...
This isn’t football, and the EU rules aren’t quite the same. The EU effects everything. And before rugby turned professional it made its most famous impact on sport with the...
Who comes out on top? Despite two Irish teams in the Semis of Europe, the English and the French made the Final. And though all neutrals will be cheering Clermont,...
With three games still left to play in the PRO12, Leinster are the bookies favourites. Since the competition broke to knock outs back in 2010 there have been seven finals,...
This is a tricky one. With 3 wins and no other finals, by a traditional winners table, Leinster is ahead. In the Olympics the medal table is decided by looking...
The PRO12 could be set for a dramatic overhaul with the addition of two more teams from the USA and Canada. It was reported last month that the PRO12 have...
It was confirmed earlier today that the roof will be closed at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff for Ireland’s Six Nations clash with Wales tomorrow. Ireland’s coaching staff have agreed...
Has the bonus point system worked in the Six Nations? Lets look at the numbers. Bonus points mean tries, so we’re told. Not only does the bonus for four tries drive...
