Springboks explain why they are revisiting a shelved 2018 tactic
The Springboks on why they are doing something with Jesse Kriel last used in 2018 and why they have started a Willie le Roux side …
Liam Heagney
02 Nov 2021, 16:41
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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.
Another depressing injury update hits Wales as 3 players ruled out
The WRU have delivered another depressing injury update regarding three hurt Wales players, including skipper Alun Wyn Jones.
Liam Heagney
02 Nov 2021, 15:54
'Leaves with our blessing': Bath confirm end-of-season Faletau exit
With his sights set on the 2023 World Cup with Wales, Bath have confirmed that No8 Taulupe Faletau will leave them at the end of t…
Liam Heagney
02 Nov 2021, 11:02
Jones' latest England squad injury update features Marcus Smith
Eddie Jones delivered an England squad injury update at Tuesday's media briefing with Marcus Smith among the five players mentione…
Liam Heagney
02 Nov 2021, 10:02
Springboks make three changes to their starting team to face Wales
Just over four weeks after beating the All Blacks, Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber has named his team to take on Wales this Satur…
Liam Heagney
02 Nov 2021, 8:09
Cracknell becomes fifth player to recently sign for London Irish
Former Wales prospect Olly Cracknell, the 27-year-old back-rower, has become the fifth player to sign for London Irish since early…
Liam Heagney
02 Nov 2021, 6:22
Saracens issue Billy Vunipola injury update following knee scan
Billy Vunipola, the out-of-favour England No8, looked uncomfortable when he limped out of the action for Saracens last Sunday at H…
Liam Heagney
02 Nov 2021, 4:45
Biggar a Wales injury doubt after missing second half with Saints
With Wales versus the All Blacks taking place outside the World Rugby player release window, Dan Biggar was on duty instead for No…
Liam Heagney
30 Oct 2021, 11:32
'You're getting a perfect storm... a quite shocking outcome'
Alex Sanderson has his hands full with Sale as their rookie boss but that hasn't stopped him admiring how his old club Saracens ar…
Liam Heagney
30 Oct 2021, 5:40
Interview
Fin Smith sheds light on what Dan Biggar said in 'cool' pep talk
It was master and apprentice last weekend when the seasoned Dan Biggar guided Northampton to a big win over Fin Smith and Worceste…
Liam Heagney
30 Oct 2021, 4:56
Why Saracens are 'grateful' for what Saints did with Nick Isiekwe
Nick Isiekwe doesn't feature much in general chat about players loaned out by Saracens last year but they are very grateful to Nor…
Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2021, 11:01
England's new Aussie: 'I've not met many like obsessed Dolly'
Rookie Nic Dolly has enjoyed an incredible seven months, joining Leicester from Coventry and becoming a first-time England squad p…
Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2021, 10:50
The new role that Harlequins have Andre 'The Giant' primed for
With Andre Esterhuizen having inked a deal through to 2025, Harlequins have been teasing out ways to increase his already huge inf…
Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2021, 10:40
The Ben Youngs 'good point' driving on England training this week
Something said this week by Ben Youngs wasn't lost on Ellis Genge as a revamped England squad looks to quickly get up to speed for…
Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2021, 6:37
'What do we get for that? Zilch': Why Bristol are ignoring table
The loss of four of their five Premiership matches so far has left Bristol in 12th place but don't mention this to Bears boss Pat …
Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2021, 4:50
'The danger when you get stick is you don't talk to people...'
Rookie Worcester boss Jonathan Thomas has reacted to his struggling Premiership team conceding 156 points and 23 tries in three ga…
Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2021, 4:32
'I've made big f*** ups in life... things you kick yourself over'
It is a tricky time at Sale for Alex Sanderson with rookie 20-year-old out-half Tom Curtis missing points-costing clock-in-the-red…
Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2021, 4:09
'It's a little disappointing... you want the teams fully loaded'
Harlequins versus Saracens is a Sunday sell-out but Nick Evans accepts why some fans might be unhappy the teams are not at full st…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2021, 14:17
Cockerill with England: 'A big jump in how you conduct yourself'
Ellis Genge has given his verdict on how Richard Cockerill, his ex-Leicester boss, is doing in his first full week with the Englan…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2021, 9:46
Biggar as a 19-year-old: 'Dan would lose his head quite often...'
Jonathan Thomas has compared Fin Smith, his young Worcester out-half, with the 19-year-old Dan Biggar he knew at Ospreys.
Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2021, 4:42
