The 'common sense' reasons why Rob Baxter wants 10-team Premiership
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has explained at length why he believes a ten-team Gallagher Premiership could be the best solution for the…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2022, 12:20
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Liam Heagney
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A seasoned rugby journalist, Liam hails from Limerick and has covered World Cups, Lions tours, Six Nations Championships and European Cup campaigns since 2000. He became a content editor at RugbyPass in 2019 after joining from the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday in Ireland.
Exeter statement: Friendly to replace called-off Wasps game
Exeter have moved quickly to fill the sudden void in their match calendar, announcing that they will host Bristol in a friendly at…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2022, 11:43
London Irish address the speculation that Curtis Rona went AWOL
Declan Kidney has responded to speculation that ex-Wallabies midfielder Curtis Rona went AWOL at London Irish amid speculation tha…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2022, 8:01
The 'very standard, boring message' from Baxter on Exeter vs Wasps
Rob Baxter has reacted to speculation over the status of next Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership fixture where rejuvenated Exeter …
Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2022, 5:52
Interview
'At Exeter I'd issues, I used that as a learning and I'm thankful'
Nemani Nadolo is proud that he will soon leave the Gallagher Premiership with his head held very high following his exemplary two-…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2022, 4:20
Springboks fly-half Elton Jantjies set for Top 14 switch - report
Elton Jantjies is set to be handed a timely career boost, with media reports in France stating that the out-of-favour Springboks f…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2022, 14:15
Saracens statement: Two players signed from Worcester
Saracens have become the latest club to bolster their squad following the tragic demise of Worcester, with Mark McCall adding Tom …
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2022, 12:20
'I actually like the fact Lawrence speaks the way that he does'
Former Scotland second row Jim Hamilton has backed Lawrence Dallaglio for his much-criticised show of support for the financial tr…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2022, 10:13
The 'most scary thing' Schalk Burger ever saw on the rugby field
Schalk Burger has labelled Samoan powerhouse Henry Tuilagi as the scariest thing he ever saw on the rugby field with the Springbok…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2022, 9:15
France 2023 statement: The sacking of CEO Claude Atcher
Claude Atcher has been sacked as CEO for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France after a French labour investigation concluded that he …
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2022, 6:48
Joe Marchant becomes latest England player linked to Top 14 switch
England midfielder Joe Marchant has been strongly linked with a switch to the Top 14 following next year’s World Cup in France. …
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2022, 6:22
Video: Christian Wade scores a try for Racing on his Top 14 debut
Former England international Christian Wade scored a try last Saturday on his Top 14 debut with Racing 92 four years after he play…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2022, 5:35
Ex-Newcastle owner Mike Ashley interested in buying Wasps - report
Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has reportedly held talks about taking over the financially stricken Wasps, who are in d…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2022, 5:01
Bath statement: Two loan deals, including Lawrence, made permanent
The future of England midfielder Ollie Lawrence has been decided as he has signed a long-term deal with Bath, who have also signed…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2022, 4:30
Interview
'I never really saw it as wow, I'm playing with Atonio and Skelton'
Leicester academy graduate Harry Glynn definitely won’t forget his swashbuckling first Top 14 start for La Rochelle, the 21-year…
Liam Heagney
09 Oct 2022, 4:15
Ulster statement: Sutherland deal and talks with a Springboks prop
Dan McFarland’s Ulster have confirmed they have signed Rory Sutherland on a short-term deal, adding that negotiations are at an …
Liam Heagney
08 Oct 2022, 12:33
BT presenter curiously casts doubt on next weekend's Wasps fixture
BT Sport rugby frontman Craig Doyle has ignited speculation about Wasps, the financially stricken Gallagher Premiership club.
Liam Heagney
08 Oct 2022, 12:12
Nigel Owens explains 'illegal trends' URC want to stamp out
Nigel Owens has revealed why he recently accepted an invite from URC referees boss Tappe Henning to become part of the four-strong…
Liam Heagney
08 Oct 2022, 7:21
'These are the special games and they have the gravitas'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson hasn’t shied away from acknowledging the importance of this Saturday’s trip by his unbeaten Sharks to…
Liam Heagney
08 Oct 2022, 5:25
How Freddie Clarke became an overnight success at the age of 29
Imagine becoming an overnight success at the age of 29. That is essentially what happened to Gloucester academy graduate Freddie C…
Liam Heagney
08 Oct 2022, 5:05
