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Liam Heagney

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.

'I was well underweight for what your average Premiership back-rower would be, I'm a good 11/12 kilos up on where I was'

If the traditional developmental ways of English rugby held sway, Matt Rogerson wouldn't be skippering London Irish but he defied …

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
14 Mar 2021, 5:30

'We got a new one today, the captain's challenge which we didn't know about... we must be off the memo list'

Eddie Jones was chuffed England beat France on Saturday but he was keen to query a late-game incident that saw a penalty decision …

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
13 Mar 2021, 15:45

'We're very pleased to be four from four with an opportunity that we can now finally talk about'

It has been an incredible time for Wayne Pivac, going from calls for him to be sacked to bringing Wales to within 80 minutes of a …

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
13 Mar 2021, 12:51

'They have created a modern version of their old roles': What Eddie Jones really thinks of Galthie's France

Eddie Jones is usually all for verbal sparring in Test match build-ups but the England boss has been nothing but courteous about F…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
13 Mar 2021, 5:01

Scotland explain why first start in 17 months for a soon-to-be 35-year-old is best way to replace banned Fagerson

Not since October 2019 when Scotland were beaten by Japan and eliminated from the World Cup has WP Nel started a Test match for th…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 13:47

'He's like a nice Pinotage, he has matured well': The making of 50-cap Anthony Watson

Things came easily for Anthony Watson early in his career but England boss Eddie Jones now has nothing but admiration for the matu…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 13:35

'There wasn't going to be a 28-0 win or even a draw'

Scotland were blameless for the Six Nations postponement versus France but Gregor Townsend isn't cribbing his side didn't get a wa…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 11:14

'I'm sure like a player they improve, they make mistakes and get better. We're expecting Andrew to referee the law'

Referee Andy Brace was a focus of attention when England played France in December and again last month in the Six Nations loss to…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 9:13

Scotland make four changes, including a recall for Sean Maitland who lost with Saracens in the Championship last weekend

After an unscheduled four-week break in between Six Nations games, Gregor Townsend's Scotland return to action this Sunday against…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 6:43

Ireland make three changes for Scotland but keep Conor Murray in reserve

Having seen Ireland get off to their worst start since 1998, Andy Farrell is now looking to build on the Six Nations win over Ital…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 6:39

'Maro has had to carry the load': The reason Charlie Ewels has been chosen as Itoje's England lock partner

With Jonny Hill as his second row partner in February, Maro Itoje hasn't dominated for England and Charlie Ewels has been called u…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 5:36

'He has made a few adjustments to his lifestyle': Why Cowan-Dickie is now getting a look-in as an England starter

First capped in 2015, it hasn't been until recent weeks that Luke Cowan-Dickie has come to the fore as a starting England option a…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 4:45

'His skin folds have come down 15 per cent': How Ollie Lawrence responded to the England axe

Much was made last month about the callous way England dropped Ollie Lawrence but Eddie Jones has been enthused by the rookie's re…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2021, 3:26

'A bad call by the referee, unfair conditions in the game': How England have tailored training to ensure they cope with French adversity

Eddie Jones has used RFU referees at England training this week to create adverse situations so his players can cope with in-game …

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
11 Mar 2021, 17:00

Bristol bring in two Irish players, including a hooker whose 2017 signing by Saracens caused ructions with the IRFU

It was 2017 when a decision by Tadgh McElroy to join Saracens gave the IRFU the hump and the hooker has now pitched up at Pat Lam'…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
11 Mar 2021, 16:37

'He's a real breath of fresh air... it's very rare that you get rapid and strong'

Siva Naulago, the British Army serviceman signed from Super League, has been on fire recently, scoring five Bristol tries in three…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
11 Mar 2021, 14:27

'It's slightly weird for me because his dad was my idol growing up'

A fan of the legendary Michael Lynagh when growing up in Australia, Harlequins general manager Billy Millard is chuffed with Louis…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
11 Mar 2021, 14:04

England explain gamble with Malins and what they admire most about this France side

Amid claims that France kick the most and the longest in world rugby, England have gone with rookie Max Malins as their starting f…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
11 Mar 2021, 7:34

England make three changes, including giving Max Malins a first Test start

Beaten last time out by Wales in Cardiff, England have named their round four Six Nations team to face France this Saturday at Twi…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
11 Mar 2021, 6:07

Six Nations finally seal £365million CVC deal

The money-spinning buy-in by investment company CVC into the Six Nations has been long talked about and has now been formally made…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
11 Mar 2021, 4:17
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