The verdict on Furlong, the Lions' second-most regular Test starter
The importance of Tadhg Furlong to the Lions is evident in his number of Test starts but the 2021 model is improved on the 2017 ve…
Liam Heagney
05 Aug 2021, 10:37
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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.
The 'exceptional' reason why Lions believe they are ready to win
Poised for his first-ever Lions Test start, Ken Owens has highlighted a particular reason why the tourists are set to clinch the s…
Liam Heagney
05 Aug 2021, 9:40
The Instagram post that brought tears to eyes of Trevor Nyakane
Trevor Nyakane hadn't packed down at loosehead since 2016 but the Springboks front-rower switched seamlessly last weekend from tig…
Liam Heagney
05 Aug 2021, 6:56
Rugby Australia issues statement after 'unacceptable' 7s behaviour
Rugby Australia has concluded an investigation after complaints on the behaviour of its men's 7s team at the Olympics and on the f…
Liam Heagney
05 Aug 2021, 5:18
Gatland backs extra time call to avoid repeating 2017 series tie
Warren Gatland has made a late call for extra time to be allowed if Saturday's third Lions versus Springboks Test match ends in a …
Liam Heagney
05 Aug 2021, 4:47
Woodward claims World Rugby has charged Erasmus with wrong offence
Clive Woodward has been a vocal critic of Rassie Erasmus and he has had another pop over how World Rugby handled the Lions controv…
Liam Heagney
04 Aug 2021, 10:19
RFU issue statement on Jones' latest overseas coaching activities
Rather than it leak after the event, the RFU have said in advance where England boss Eddie Jones is working this month away from T…
Liam Heagney
04 Aug 2021, 9:41
Nienaber names his best and worst moments from Lions Test series
With one more match still to come versus the Lions, Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber has been reflecting on the past month's ups a…
Liam Heagney
04 Aug 2021, 9:11
The Springboks tactic that resulted in Aki's Lions Test selection
The selection of Bundee Aki means Robbie Henshaw will have a third different midfield partner in the Lions Test series versus the …
Liam Heagney
04 Aug 2021, 8:02
How absence of de Klerk could change the dynamic of 3rd Lions Test
Faf de Klerk has been a feisty Springboks presence in his matches against the Lions in 2021 but he will be marked absent this Satu…
Liam Heagney
04 Aug 2021, 6:30
Why 2017 star George is one of 9 Lions unused in 2021 Test series
The tour four years ago to New Zealand was memorable for Jamie George but he hasn't enjoyed much Lions exposure in South Africa in…
Liam Heagney
04 Aug 2021, 4:27
The World Rugby delay that left annoyed Lions calling Joe Schmidt
So annoyed was Warren Gatland over the belated Lions Test series TMO change that he contacted Joe Schmidt to seek clarification.
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2021, 12:48
Lions explain half-dozen XV changes, why Russell gets bench spot
Warren Gatland has given his reasons for his sweeping third Test Lions XV changes as well as his bench reshuffle which includes Fi…
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2021, 10:29
Sinckler cleared for 3rd Lions Test as biting allegation dismissed
Cited on Sunday for an alleged second Test bite, replacement Lions prop Kyle Sinckler has learned his fate following a disciplinar…
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2021, 10:00
Gatland fuming with World Rugby over Erasmus misconduct statement
World Rugby have announced Rassie Erasmus faces a misconduct charge but Lions boss Warren Gatland wasn't happy with their statemen…
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2021, 8:40
Springboks make two injury-enforced changes for 3rd Test decider
Having drawn level in the series with last Saturday's demolition job, the Springboks have named their team for Saturday's decisive…
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2021, 7:57
Gatland makes 6 changes to his Lions XV for the third Test finale
Well-beaten in last Saturday's second Test, Warren Gatland has named the Lions team that will play in next weekend's series decide…
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2021, 7:06
Rugby Australia issue 7s statement after Japan Airways complaint
The Australia men's 7s team left Japan under a cloud and they now find themselves embroiled in a fresh controversy after arriving …
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2021, 6:21
The cartoon joke that Woodward tried to make real in football
Clive Woodward lasted just over a year at Southampton following his switch to football after coaching the 2005 Lions in New Zealan…
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2021, 5:38
'We've lots of options': Gatland drops 3rd Test Lions changes hint
Warren Gatland now occupies the territory he was in eight years ago when the Lions followed first Test victory with a second Test …
Liam Heagney
31 Jul 2021, 16:42
