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Liam Heagney

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.

New Glasgow skipper's 'ridiculous' target after Leinster thrashing

New Glasgow skipper Kyle Steyn has set a bold target just months after the humiliating URC quarter-final loss at Leinster.

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
31 Aug 2022, 5:05

RPA statement: Worcester players' employment rights

The RPA have issued a statement with the involvement of Worcester in the looming Gallagher Premiership season remaining in serious…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2022, 15:01

Northampton CEO's letter to fans on the 'stark' Worcester reminder

Northampton CEO Mark Darbon has penned an open letter to Saints fans ahead of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership season that dwells…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2022, 12:24

Leaked email claims Worcester won't get paid this month - report

Beleaguered Worcester are set to be plunged into a fresh stage of its financial crisis as a leaked email has reportedly revealed t…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2022, 9:22

Springboks explain why Mostert is starting ahead of two-try Smith

The Springboks have explained why sub lock Franco Mostert has been chosen ahead of two-try sub back-rower Kwagga Smith as next Sat…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2022, 8:20

The 'mature' reason why Springboks named 19-year-old wing Moodie

Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber is backing the Test debut-making Canan Moodie to make his mark when he runs out wearing the No14…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2022, 7:30

'Bona fide freak of an athlete': Freeman inks new Northampton deal

England newcomer Tommy Freeman has capped his brilliant breakthrough year at Test level by inking a new unspecified length, long-t…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2022, 5:51

Gloucester statement: Zach Mercer joins from Montpellier

Zach Mercer has put himself in the shop window for England selection for the 2023 World Cup finals in France after Gloucester offi…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2022, 5:12

Eight changes for Springboks, including debut for a 19-year-old

Head coach Jacques Nienaber has made eight changes to his starting Springboks team to take on the Wallabies in this Saturday’s R…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2022, 4:51

Munster statement: Venue for November game versus the Springboks

Munster have confirmed where they will host the Springboks, announcing that the 45,000-capacity Páirc Uí Chaoimh GAA ground in C…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
27 Aug 2022, 9:36

Christian Wade scores twice in first rugby match in four years

Christian Wade has demonstrated he hasn’t lost the knack of scoring tries as the 31-year-old ran in two for Racing in their open…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
27 Aug 2022, 8:31

'A few sort of simple errors': Cane explains shock All Blacks loss

All Blacks skipper Sam Cane has blamed "a few simple errors" for his team’s latest damaging setback, Saturday’s demoralising 2…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
27 Aug 2022, 6:24

Steve Diamond tweet: The pre-season Worcester game in Scotland

Worcester boss Steve Diamond has tweeted that next weekend’s pre-season battle of the Warriors friendly versus Glasgow will go a…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
26 Aug 2022, 11:10

Ex-All Black Francis Saili in limbo as new French season kicks off

Former All Blacks midfielder Francis Saili is facing having to play for Biarritz in this season's Pro D2 after rumoured Top 14 mov…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
26 Aug 2022, 9:08

'Can't wait to get started': Stade name replacement for Laumape

Stade Francais have named their replacement for the Japanese-bound Ngani Laumape, confirming the signing of midfielder Jeremy Ward…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
26 Aug 2022, 8:13

Christian Wade to play first rugby match in four years on Saturday

Former England international Christian Wade is set to play his first rugby match in four years when he lines out this Saturday for…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
26 Aug 2022, 6:09

Worcester owners: 'Asset stripping accusation is completely false'

Co-owner Colin Goldring has issued a near 1,300-word statement rebutting the accusation that the Worcester Warriors club owners - …

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
26 Aug 2022, 5:15

'Sam's been in': Free agent Lewis on trial at a Premiership club

It was June 1 when Worcester confirmed that flanker Sam Lewis would depart Sixways when his contract expired at the end of 2021/22…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
25 Aug 2022, 10:45

Anthony Watson: 'My favourite thing about Leicester so far...'

Fit-again England back Anthony Watson has revealed his favourite thing so far at Leicester since his summer switch to the Gallaghe…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
25 Aug 2022, 10:08

'Great core of homegrown': Harlequins confirm 68-man 2022/23 squad

Harlequins have confirmed a 68-man senior squad - consisting of 43 senior players and bolstered by 25 from the club’s senior aca…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
25 Aug 2022, 7:49
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