Exeter roll back the years with their Slade positional switch
Playoff-chasing Exeter have turned the clock back five years regarding Henry Slade and the part the England midfielder will play i…
Liam Heagney
22 Apr 2022, 7:21
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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.
Two changes for Harlequins for a game that has poignant dedication
Defending champions Harlequins have welcomed club skipper Stephan Lewies to the fold following injury for this Saturday's Gallaghe…
Liam Heagney
22 Apr 2022, 6:42
Gloucester, Worcester statements: Clubs respond to hearing outcome
Both Gloucester and Worcester have issued club statements following the decision on Thursday evening by an independent Sport Resol…
Liam Heagney
22 Apr 2022, 4:32
The 'adversity' message Pat Lam has for frustrated Bristol fans
Pat Lam has issued a message to frustrated Bristol fans to keep the faith, that there is every reason for them to be excited about…
Liam Heagney
22 Apr 2022, 3:02
'What a trooper': The pain barrier on-loan Lane battled at Bristol
Emergency Bristol full-back Rich Lane has likely played the last time for the Bears as an injury sustained in last weekend's Heine…
Liam Heagney
21 Apr 2022, 13:17
The 'full-blooded' Exeter emotions as Saracens look to 'dent' them
Exeter boss Rob Baxter reckons there is no underestimating the importance of the outcome of this Sunday's renewal of their edgy ri…
Liam Heagney
21 Apr 2022, 13:07
Premiership statement: Gloucester-Worcester cancellation verdict
Gloucester have had their Gallagher Premiership playoff qualification hopes boosted by the outcome of the investigation into the l…
Liam Heagney
21 Apr 2022, 11:00
Exeter update leaves Simmonds the latest doubt for England tour
Exeter are still awaiting feedback before reaching a decision on the best treatment for the injury that has sidelined Sam Simmonds…
Liam Heagney
21 Apr 2022, 5:28
'Bursting their backside' video has Bristol enthused for the future
Pat Lam has isolated one moment from last Friday night's Heineken Champions Cup exit that fills him with confidence that Bristol w…
Liam Heagney
21 Apr 2022, 3:48
The 'surprise' survey result fuelling Harlequins' title defence
Tabai Matson believes Harlequins are ready to launch a powerful end-of-season Gallagher Premiership title defence because of the r…
Liam Heagney
21 Apr 2022, 3:03
What Declan Kidney has made of Munster and their Ed Sheeran gaffe
Ex-Munster boss Declan Kidney was diplomacy personified when quizzed this week about the bizarre decision by his old club to sched…
Liam Heagney
20 Apr 2022, 11:46
Munster bring in Irish-qualified Antoine Frisch from Bristol
Bristol have confirmed that French midfielder Antoine Frisch will leave at the end of the current Gallagher Premiership season and…
Liam Heagney
20 Apr 2022, 10:04
Bristol reveal 'season-ending' operation for Radradra this week
Bristol boss Pat Lam has confirmed that Semi Radradra is set to undergo knee surgery for the second time in six months, bringing a…
Liam Heagney
20 Apr 2022, 8:59
'Fantastic competitor' Vito hints he will 'probably' soon retire
Double All Blacks World Cup winner Victor Vito has suggested he is poised to retire from playing at the age of 35. Capped on 33 oc…
Liam Heagney
20 Apr 2022, 3:47
The conversation Harlequins had with Marcus Smith over missed kick
Harlequins skipper Stephan Lewies has claimed that last Saturday's costly missed kick from Marcus Smith wasn't mentioned in their …
Liam Heagney
20 Apr 2022, 3:20
'Farcical': Eliminated Harlequins hit out at Champions Cup format
Harlequins senior coach Tabai Matson has branded the new home-and-away round-of-16 format in the Heineken Champions Cup as farcica…
Liam Heagney
19 Apr 2022, 13:32
'I was being lineout-lifted in the bar for about three hours after'
England international Jack Nowell has told all about his epic stag party last weekend in Ireland which resulted in him getting hil…
Liam Heagney
19 Apr 2022, 7:07
Rowntree: Why the England gang of 2015 have 'prospered' in Ireland
New Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has spoken about how the failed 2015 England coaching ticket is now a success in various ro…
Liam Heagney
19 Apr 2022, 5:23
'Horrible': Andy Goode reviews miss that will 'haunt' Marcus Smith
Ex-England international Andy Goode has reviewed the missed conversion from Marcus Smith that eliminated Harlequins from the Heine…
Liam Heagney
19 Apr 2022, 4:16
Interview
'It sounds barbaric looking back now, you have to laugh at it'
It's crazy how it has all turned out for Donnacha Ryan. There he is living the life in France as a first-year Top 14 forwards coac…
Liam Heagney
10 Apr 2022, 3:06
