Crowley gets first Munster Euro start after escaping URC sanction
Rookie Jack Crowley has been chosen for his first Champions Cup start for Munster having avoided getting sanctioned for his involv…
Liam Heagney
13 Jan 2022, 8:11
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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.
Why 'split jury' last weekend has Exeter pleased with Sam Simmonds
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has backed the winter form of Sam Simmonds - even though the No8 isn’t enjoying a repeat of the record-br…
Liam Heagney
13 Jan 2022, 5:29
'Alex Sanderson slammed Wayne Barnes was not what I was doing'
Alex Sanderson has taken issue with media headlines claiming that he slammed referee Wayne Barnes in the wake of last Friday’s G…
Liam Heagney
13 Jan 2022, 4:44
Christian Wade comparison has Wasps relishing Paolo Odogwu return
Exciting England prospect Paolo Odogwu is poised to play his first rugby match in eight months this Saturday after fighting his wa…
Liam Heagney
12 Jan 2022, 15:05
Sale statement on 'allegation and arrest' of one of their players
Sale have issued a statement on the allegation that one of its players was arrested by police in England last Sunday on the suspic…
Liam Heagney
12 Jan 2022, 13:15
Red-carded Zebo learns fate, Snyman agrees to Munster extension
Wednesday has turned out to be a very good news day for Munster as Simon Zebo has escaped a ban following his United Rugby Champio…
Liam Heagney
12 Jan 2022, 12:46
'All positive, we're going. That is what I have been informed'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has revealed that the stipulated 48-hour French quarantine and testing rule which has thrown some of this…
Liam Heagney
12 Jan 2022, 12:16
Ex-Ireland midfielder Jared Payne hands in his notice at Ulster
Former Ireland midfielder Jared Payne has handed in his notice to quit Ulster at the end of the season and pursue coaching opportu…
Liam Heagney
12 Jan 2022, 11:33
Cipriani's wife issues statement after being doorstepped by media
Bath have endorsed a social media plea from Victoria Cipriani, the wife of Danny Cipriani, for the media to leave her and the form…
Liam Heagney
12 Jan 2022, 10:18
'Team managers across the Prem on phones going, what's happening?'
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has outlined his bemusement over the lack of clarity currently surrounding the upcoming rounds of Champions…
Liam Heagney
12 Jan 2022, 9:06
Springboks' Nyakane heads list of 10 additional European players
Springboks prop Trevor Nyakane heads the list of the ten additional players registered by clubs ahead of this weekend’s round th…
Liam Heagney
12 Jan 2022, 7:59
Sent off Alec Hepburn punished for dumping Joe Marler on his head
Exeter prop Alec Hepburn has been suspended for last Saturday’s red card incident which saw him dump England loosehead Joe Marle…
Liam Heagney
12 Jan 2022, 7:23
Red-carded Sutherland learns fate on Scotland Six Nations opener
Recent Lions Test series prop Rory Sutherland can breathe a sigh of relief after learning that his ban for last Sunday’s Gallagh…
Liam Heagney
12 Jan 2022, 6:52
England player allegedly 'arrested on suspicion of rape' - report
An unnamed England player - who cannot be named for legal reasons - has reportedly been arrested on the suspicion of raping a teen…
Liam Heagney
11 Jan 2022, 15:14
'Disgusting': Ellis Genge hits back over 'gouge' allegation
Leicester skipper Ellis Genge has hit out at claims that he tried to gouge Wasps’ Francois Hougaard during last Sunday’s Galla…
Liam Heagney
11 Jan 2022, 12:09
'He sounded like he had about 25 bottles of wine responsibly…'
Rugby Pod co-hosts Jim Hamilton and Andy Goode have reacted to the voice note they received from suspended Springboks boss Rassie …
Liam Heagney
11 Jan 2022, 8:57
Why Saracens centre Nick Tompkins reckons he is 'a good example'
Saracens midfielder Nick Tompkins has been reflecting on his career so far, explaining why one aspect is a good example for other …
Liam Heagney
11 Jan 2022, 8:01
'I love the club': Alex Dombrandt confirms new Harlequins deal
England No8 Alex Dombrandt has confirmed he will stay at Harlequins after he agreed to a contract extension with the Premiership c…
Liam Heagney
11 Jan 2022, 7:23
Northampton to promote from within after 'Boyd leaving' revelation
Latest reports on Northampton suggest that the Saints will be promoting from within to replace Chris Boyd, their departing directo…
Liam Heagney
11 Jan 2022, 5:34
'I have got four plates in my jaw that are permanent... unfortunately, you get a minority that takes the law into their own hands and get away with it'
Before he became a Harlequins star, Alex Dombrandt considered quitting after twice having his jaw broken during on-pitch assaults …
Liam Heagney
31 Jan 2021, 4:01
