'He's got three bad games in him now before the shepherd's crook'
Ireland rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll has hailed the recent performances in New Zealand of Tadhg Beirne, reckoning that the lock…
Liam Heagney
22 Jul 2022, 7:01
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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.
NSW Waratahs confirm list of the 13 players that are leaving
Recent Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finalists the Waratahs have confirmed the full list of 13 players that are leaving them followi…
Liam Heagney
22 Jul 2022, 6:05
'I did something stupid, I had a horrible feeling inside me'
New Argentina assistant coach Felipe Contepomi has recalled the embarrassing gaffe where he wheeled away thinking he had landed a …
Liam Heagney
22 Jul 2022, 5:07
Nine teams - including Chile - named in Nigel Owens' Best July XV
Ireland have gained the most representation in the Best July Test Team XV named by retired referee Nigel Owens, who included picks…
Liam Heagney
21 Jul 2022, 11:35
'Should be a red': Owens' very different take on the Porter yellow
Retired centurion referee Nigel Owens has disagreed with last Saturday’s decision to only yellow card Andrew Porter for his head…
Liam Heagney
21 Jul 2022, 8:31
'Outstanding': Royal Marines put Exeter through pre-season paces
Exeter boss Rob Baxter admitted last season that his Chiefs would be going back to basics in preparation for the 2022/23 season - …
Liam Heagney
21 Jul 2022, 7:50
Robertson gets a new gig but it's not the All Blacks role he wants
Crusaders boss Scott Robertson will soon be involved in an All Blacks fixtures - but he won’t be working for Ian Foster’s team…
Liam Heagney
21 Jul 2022, 7:15
EPCR statement: Champions Cup fixtures confirmed for 2022/23 season
Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle will kick off their Heineken Champions Cup title defence in December at home to another European ti…
Liam Heagney
21 Jul 2022, 6:45
'He's made for this situation': How O'Driscoll would fix All Blacks
Legendary Ireland midfielder Brian O’Driscoll believes the All Blacks must quickly become brutal with their decision-making and …
Liam Heagney
21 Jul 2022, 6:15
Premiership winner Socino finds himself a new title-winning club
Gallagher Premiership title winner Juan Pablo Socino has found himself a new club a month after leaving Welford Road, the Argentin…
Liam Heagney
21 Jul 2022, 4:45
'Ability to play four positions very valuable': Bath sign van Velze
New Bath boss Johann van Graan promised on Tuesday in his first interview since taking charge that some new signings were imminent…
Liam Heagney
20 Jul 2022, 15:00
O'Brien, Jackson head big-name cast coaching London Irish amateurs
London Irish Wild Geese, the Regional 2 Thames amateur team attached to the Gallagher Premiership club, have unveiled a big-name c…
Liam Heagney
20 Jul 2022, 11:29
Video: Clarke plays peacemaker in All Blacks street altercation
Footage has emerged online of a Saturday night altercation in Wellington between All Blacks flanker Akira Ioane and legendary scru…
Liam Heagney
20 Jul 2022, 10:12
'He'll fit in well': Ulster sign Irish-qualified Aussie scrum-half
Ulster have bolstered their squad for the upcoming 2022/23 season with the signing of 23-year-old Irish-qualified scrum-half Micha…
Liam Heagney
20 Jul 2022, 8:54
World Rugby statement: England, Scotland and Wales' GB 7s decision
World Rugby has given its blessing for England, Scotland and Wales to unite as a British team on the Sevens Series circuit from 20…
Liam Heagney
20 Jul 2022, 6:49
Sale statement: Short-term signing of ex-England player Joe Simpson
Sale have boosted their scrum-half options by signing ex-England player Joe Simpson on a short-term deal. The 34-year-old thrived …
Liam Heagney
20 Jul 2022, 5:50
'Out cold': The concussion that 'scared the life' out of Joe Marler
Seasoned England international Joe Marler has revealed that a concussion some years ago scared the life out of him as it initially…
Liam Heagney
19 Jul 2022, 9:15
World Rugby statement: Andrew Porter citing complaint dismissed
Referee Wayne Barnes has had his decision to only yellow card Andrew Porter last Saturday in Wellington vindicated as the citing c…
Liam Heagney
19 Jul 2022, 8:38
Fiery Bath baptism for van Graan as Premiership fixtures released
New Bath boss Johann van Graan will get an immediate taste of the hype surrounding the Gallagher Premiership as last season’s bo…
Liam Heagney
19 Jul 2022, 6:15
On This Day - British and Irish Lions tie Test and series in New Zealand
Owen Farrell’s late penalty clinched the British and Irish Lions a 15-15 draw against New Zealand at Eden Park on this day in 20…
Liam Heagney
08 Jul 2022, 5:04
