Brilliant Itoje retort after UK minister mistakes him for Rashford
England lock Maro Itoje has brilliantly issued a Twitter response following an identity gaffe by the UK education minister Gavin W…
Liam Heagney
09 Sep 2021, 3:38
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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.
Eben Etzebeth revists 'one of the greatest moments of my life'
Ahead of a first away Test match since November 2019, Springboks talisman Eben Etzebeth has revisited one of the greatest moments …
Liam Heagney
08 Sep 2021, 13:18
'Life's going on as per normal': Absent Erasmus still an influence
Rassie Erasmus didn't join the Springboks on their 11,600km trip to Brisbane but he is still wielding an influence ahead of Sunday…
Liam Heagney
08 Sep 2021, 13:15
Springboks make 7 changes to their XV to face the Wallabies
Jacques Nienaber has named his Championship team to play Australia in the Springboks' first away Test match since November 2019.
Liam Heagney
08 Sep 2021, 4:50
'Rebel isn't a word I'd used for this': 12s boss fights his corner
Ex-RFU boss Ian Ritchie has insisted Tuesday's launch of a new World 12s tournament isn't a rebel action mirroring some previous a…
Liam Heagney
07 Sep 2021, 11:46
What two World Cup-winning coaches have said about new World 12s
Ex-All Blacks coach Steve Hansen and former Springboks boss Jake White have both thrown their weight behind the new World 12s conc…
Liam Heagney
07 Sep 2021, 11:05
The Q&A document explaining what the new World 12s is all about
World 12s have issued a lengthy question and answer document explaining how a new tournament kicking off in August 2022 in England…
Liam Heagney
07 Sep 2021, 5:55
New 12s tournament aims to generate £250million in next five years
Starting in August 2022, World 12s aspires to bring £250million of new financial stimulus into the global game over the next five…
Liam Heagney
07 Sep 2021, 5:08
Springboks dismiss their style critics with a 'dog peeing' proverb
The Springboks arrived in Australia amid mounting criticism of their playing style and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has issued …
Liam Heagney
05 Sep 2021, 4:00
Care, Marler emotional as Mike Brown makes winning Newcastle debut
An Instagram message by new Newcastle signing Mike Brown prompted a slew of Harlequins replies, including one from an emotional Da…
Liam Heagney
04 Sep 2021, 5:31
Ex-Ireland skipper tips 'hard to miss' rookie for 2025 Lions tour
Having christened him The Cat in the Ulster academy, Willie Anderson is predicting big things for Ireland newcomer Robert Baloucou…
Liam Heagney
04 Sep 2021, 3:57
Bath confirm the exit of Alex Gray, their American football gamble
It was last November when Stuart Hooper's Bath took a punt on NFL player Alex Gray but their relationship has ended after a single…
Liam Heagney
04 Sep 2021, 3:13
The 'copy and paste' antics of Gary Ella in failed Leinster spell
2003/04 was a painful season for Leinster and their year with Gary Ella in charge has now been recalled by his then-assistant Will…
Liam Heagney
03 Sep 2021, 10:52
Dreads out: Teddy Thomas has unveiled a radical new look at Racing
Aside from his try-scoring prowess for France and Racing, Teddy Thomas had become well known for his deadlocked hairstyle - but no…
Liam Heagney
03 Sep 2021, 9:36
The awkward moment Willemse reminded he can't get ahead of himself
Damian Willemse was given an unexpected reminder not to get too carried away with his run of selection in the last six Springboks …
Liam Heagney
03 Sep 2021, 7:21
Wasps change their young guns policy despite Atkinson breakthrough
Charlie Atkinson blazed a trail at Wasps after getting clobbered by Owen Farrell, but Lee Blackett has now changed tack with the c…
Liam Heagney
03 Sep 2021, 4:12
'I was wired': Ex-Ireland skipper on infamous All Blacks haka row
Ex-Ireland skipper Willie Anderson had graphically recalled the V-shaped advance he infamously led towards an All Blacks haka in 1…
Liam Heagney
02 Sep 2021, 11:24
How 'a clusterf***' London Irish AGM damaged 'clueless' Woodward
Ex-Ireland skipper Willie Anderson has written an autobiography and it contains a damning account of Clive Woodward in charge at L…
Liam Heagney
02 Sep 2021, 4:52
The Nienaber reaction to Steve Hansen's 'Boring Boks' accusation
Ex-All Blacks boss Steve Hansen didn't hold back in criticising the Springboks, comments that were put to Jacques Nienaber on Tues…
Liam Heagney
31 Aug 2021, 6:47
'Control your teams': Yellow cards fire-up Lions-Boks first half
The Lions versus Springboks second Test was expected to be fractious and that angst quickly materialised in a dour but feisty firs…
Liam Heagney
31 Jul 2021, 12:22
