2017 Lions prop McGrath is one of five players let go by Ulster
Former Ireland and Lions prop Jack McGrath is the headline name in the five-strong list of players that are leaving Ulster at the …
Liam Heagney
26 May 2022, 11:12
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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.
'That's bollocks': Jono Ross banned after his latest yellow card
Jono Ross has had his season ended early at Sale as he was banned for one match following the accumulation of three yellow cards o…
Liam Heagney
26 May 2022, 10:41
'A human being just like me': Kpoku savours Etzebeth head to head
One-time England prospect Joel Kpoku can’t wait to tackle Springboks talisman Eben Etzebeth when their paths cross in this Frida…
Liam Heagney
26 May 2022, 8:37
Ealing statement: Club signs 'exceptional professional' Holmes
Out-of-favour Wales international Jonah Holmes has joined English Championship side Ealing, calling time on his stint at Dragons i…
Liam Heagney
26 May 2022, 7:59
Kolbe recalled to start as Toulon and Lyon name cup final teams
World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe has recovered from a broken thumb to take his place in the Toulon team for Friday’s European Chal…
Liam Heagney
26 May 2022, 7:38
Dave Attwood explains why Owen Farrell 'hates me with a passion'
Ex-England lock Dave Attwood has explained why Owen Farrell is the player who most winds him up on the rugby pitch. The pair were …
Liam Heagney
26 May 2022, 6:56
Twitter reaction to Bath included deleted tweet by England player
Wednesday afternoon’s confirmation that Bath have undergone yet another restructure involving Stuart Hooper and Ed Griffiths gen…
Liam Heagney
26 May 2022, 5:09
'That's where he excels': Why Gibson-Park is no longer just a sub
It’s weird how regular replacement Jamison Gibson-Park has suddenly become one of the most influential players in the Leinster t…
Liam Heagney
26 May 2022, 4:12
How 'unique nanoseconds combination' has transformed Johnny Sexton
Brian O’Driscoll has hailed the “unique” way that veteran Johnny Sexton is currently playing the game and making himself ind…
Liam Heagney
25 May 2022, 12:35
Three latest Ealing signings include a Super Rugby Pacific flanker
Championship champions Ealing have unveiled a Super Rugby Pacific flanker and two recent Premiership players as new signings for 2…
Liam Heagney
25 May 2022, 12:23
Bath change it up again, altering Hooper role and axing Griffiths
Gallagher Premiership strugglers Bath have rolled out yet more alterations to its management, giving incoming head coach Johann va…
Liam Heagney
25 May 2022, 10:49
The Andy Goode 'no in-between' theory on Wasps' inconsistencies
Ex-England international Andy Goode has shared his thoughts on why his former club Wasps are languishing in ninth place in the Gal…
Liam Heagney
25 May 2022, 6:09
The O'Gara verdict: Even 'touchline bickering' impresses O'Driscoll
Leinster boss Leo Cullen had better watch out in Marseille on Saturday as the legendary Brian O’Driscoll has warned that the Ron…
Liam Heagney
24 May 2022, 13:05
Cannon and Walker in the group of nine players released by Ealing
Ex-Wasps stalwart James Cannon and former Harlequins winger Charlie Walker are among the group of nine players leaving Championshi…
Liam Heagney
24 May 2022, 11:29
'He's quality, a gem, everything that Saracens want as a player'
Ex-Saracens second row Jim Hamilton has sung the praises of new club recruit Theo McFarland, who capped the 23rd appearance of his…
Liam Heagney
24 May 2022, 10:36
Son of ex-England boss Lancaster leaves Leicester for Championship
Leinster taking on La Rochelle in this Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final isn’t the only big news surrounding Stuart Lanc…
Liam Heagney
24 May 2022, 7:28
'We withdrew report': Row diffused over 14-second Toulouse gaffe
A row over Toulouse playing 14 seconds of a Top 14 match with an extra player has been diffused after Brive withdrew its report on…
Liam Heagney
24 May 2022, 7:05
The current Leinster player O'Driscoll would most like to play with
Brian O’Driscoll has named the current Leinster player he would most have loved to have played with during his own career. The L…
Liam Heagney
24 May 2022, 6:11
Why O'Driscoll prefers 'worthy' O'Brien to the 'X-factor' Larmour
Leinster legend Brian O’Driscoll believes Leo Cullen will stick with Jimmy O’Brien to start on the wing in this Saturday’s H…
Liam Heagney
23 May 2022, 12:30
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'We don't make idiots of ourselves': The remarkable rise of Caldy
Within a day of Caldy enthusing that their successful 2021/22 National 1 title win had made Liverpool Echo headlines, ex-England i…
Liam Heagney
15 May 2022, 4:25
