Ireland team named for series opener with South Africa
Here we go. Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his team for this weekend’s huge series opener with South Africa at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Peter O’Mahony will captain...
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Toulon handed HUGE fine over Dan Biggar signing from Northampton
Fine. French giants Toulon have been fined €500,000 (£425,000) by the Top 14 over the signing of former Wales international Dan Biggar from Northampton Saints in November 2022. Following a...
Ireland set to to spring major backline surprise for Springboks opener
Fullback. Ireland boss Andy Farrell is set to spring a major backline surprise when he names his team to take on the Springboks in their series opener on Saturday. Farrell...
Rassie Erasmus cracks brilliant Johnny Sexton & Jacques Nienaber jokes in wild press conference
Classic. Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus was in excellent form yesterday after announcing his squad to take on Ireland in their series opener this weekend. The two-time World Cup winner...
Erasmus mocks Ireland with some cold comments ahead of series opener
Cold. Things are really starting to heat up ahead of Ireland and South Africa’s huge series opener this week and there’s no better man to fuel it than Rassie Erasmus....
Tough draws for the Irish provinces in pool stage of Champions Cup
Pool stages. The pools for the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup have been revealed with some tough draws for the Irish provinces. Beaten finalists Leinster have been pitted against Clermont Auvergne,...
Springboks name team for series opener with Ireland
Fully loaded. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for...
Springboks and Ireland agree to new law trial for Summer Series
Trial. World Rugby’s new laws will be in full effect this weekend when Ireland and the Springboks take each other on in Pretoria in the first of two Test matches...
Stuart Hogg’s reported salary at Montpellier is a substantial one
Big bucks. Former Scotland, Lions, and Exeter Chiefs fullback Stuart Hogg recently agreed a deal to come out of retirement and return to professional rugby. Montpellier owner Mohed Altrad has...
Former All Black boss has a big concern on Jordie Barrett’s move to Leinster
Relentless. Leinster Rugby shocked the world a few months back when they announced the signing of All Blacks superstar, Jordie Barrett. The 27-year-old is regarded as one of the best...
