Gatland verdict on Kolbe yellow and what irked him in the 2nd half
Lions boss Warren Gatland on the contentious first-half tackle by Cheslin Kolbe on Conor Murray and general level of second Test r…
Liam Heagney
31 Jul 2021, 15:53
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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.
Gatland shoots back at Boks in a feisty pre-2nd Test TV interview
Lions boss Warren Gatland had his integrity questioned on Friday by the Springboks and he shot back in his pre-game TV interview o…
Liam Heagney
31 Jul 2021, 12:19
Kolisi reheats row: 'I feel having manners is sometimes a problem'
Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi revisited post-first Test referee row in a UK TV interview broadcast shortly before start of the se…
Liam Heagney
31 Jul 2021, 11:43
Lions' Russell update: 'Probably sick of me asking how his leg is'
It was July 7, three-and-a-half weeks ago, when Scotland out-half Finn Russell last played for the Lions on their tour to South Af…
Liam Heagney
31 Jul 2021, 8:01
Revealed: What Gatland does to bring best out of every Lions player
The Lions are one more win away from series glory in South Africa but what motivational tools has Warren Gatland been using to be …
Liam Heagney
31 Jul 2021, 7:27
'They climb into things': Lions mindful of bruising 1974 reaction
A South African book about how the Springboks felt about losing to the Lions 47 years ago has fed into preparations this week in C…
Liam Heagney
31 Jul 2021, 5:12
Jamie Cudmore sacked by Canada after posting 'unacceptable' tweets
Ex-Canada lock Jamie Cudmore has lost his job with his federation after posting a series of tweets about their women's rugby seven…
Liam Heagney
31 Jul 2021, 4:31
Lions tap into spirit of 2009 for second Test jersey presentation
The Lions emotively tapped into the spirit of 2009 at their jersey presentation ahead of this Saturday's second Test versus the Sp…
Liam Heagney
31 Jul 2021, 3:57
Why the Lions bent the ear of scrum expert Mike Cron this week
Away from the furnace of the Lions versus Springboks war of words, forwards coach Robin McBryde was glad to take a call from Mike …
Liam Heagney
30 Jul 2021, 11:55
'Exit rumours': Ex-Lions back on 'real' reason for Erasmus antics
Rassie Erasmus has stoked controversy with his antics, but an ex-Lions player has claimed the Springboks boss has an ulterior job …
Liam Heagney
30 Jul 2021, 10:55
Why Maro Itoje has this week been a 'nause' about 2001 Lions tour
With the Lions are on the cusp of a rare Test series win in South Africa, talisman Maro Itoje has been doing some extra homework t…
Liam Heagney
30 Jul 2021, 9:40
What Owen Farrell did on Tuesday to inspire Lions full-back Hogg
It hasn't been an easy Lions tour for sub Owen Farrell but Stuart Hogg has revealed the inspiring influence the England skipper ha…
Liam Heagney
30 Jul 2021, 7:23
Lions latest on Erasmus rant and what they make of Ben O'Keeffe
The latest Lions media briefing addressed questions about the extraordinary Rassie Erasmus rant and this Saturday's referee Ben O'…
Liam Heagney
30 Jul 2021, 5:49
Lions clarify Biggar situation after criticism over concussion
The Lions were criticised in the wake of comments made on Thursday by skipper Alun Wyn Jones about the concussed Dan Biggar.
Liam Heagney
30 Jul 2021, 4:06
Erasmus alleges Watson wasn't the only spear tackle Lions player
There was much post-game debate about a Hamish Watson tackle but Rassie Erasmus has now turned the heat up on a second Lions spear…
Liam Heagney
30 Jul 2021, 3:05
Erasmus fires back at 'quirky quotes' Vunipola after Kolbe lift
Lions prop Mako Vunipola had his say on Monday about his Cheslin Kolbe intervention and Rassie Erasmus hasn't taken kindly to what…
Liam Heagney
29 Jul 2021, 11:57
Lions address Rassie rant and give update on Biggar availability
The Lions, who are waiting on Dan Biggar's fitness, have taken questions about the refereeing allegations made by Rassie Erasmus. …
Liam Heagney
29 Jul 2021, 10:33
'Respect shown to Siya compared to Alun Wyn was 2 different levels'
Included in the incredible hour-long review by Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus was an allegation Siya Kolisi was disrespected by of…
Liam Heagney
29 Jul 2021, 9:37
The 'long discussion' that ended with Williams' cruel Lions cut
Warren Gatland has chosen 21 of the same Lions 23 that played last Saturday, with Liam Williams and Hamish Watson the only pair to…
Liam Heagney
29 Jul 2021, 6:45
Why Lions ignored call for No8 change by ex-tour skipper Warburton
No sooner had the final whistle sounded after the first Lions Test did Sam Warburton say Jack Conan should lose out in the second …
Liam Heagney
28 Jul 2021, 11:04
