The curious Andy Farrell claim about 'fantastic side' England
The English saw their rare unbeaten start to the championship blown to smithereens in Scotland the last day and now they face the …
Liam Heagney
07 Mar 2024, 14:16
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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 U18 academy report on Danny Care, England’s latest Test centurion
the Harlequins No9 has been named on the Twickenham bench for Saturday’s visit by the Irish.
Liam Heagney
07 Mar 2024, 13:48
The Immanuel Feyi-Waboso reaction to getting first England start
The 21-year-old had announced himself on the international scene with a try-scoring effort off the February 24 bench against Scotl…
Liam Heagney
07 Mar 2024, 13:01
'Best in the world': The Steve Borthwick verdict on Farrell's Ireland
The Irish were eliminated in the quarter-finals in France, losing out to the All Blacks in a tournament where Borthwick’s Englis…
Liam Heagney
07 Mar 2024, 10:40
Ireland explain 'freak' James Ryan injury, excluding Garry Ringrose
A round two starter versus Italy, the lock provided bench cover behind Joe McCarthy and Tadhg Beirne in the wins over France and W…
Liam Heagney
07 Mar 2024, 9:18
Three changes for England, including a first start for Feyi-Waboso
The English had their best start to the championship since 2019 ruined by their 21-30 round three loss to Scotland in Edinburgh on…
Liam Heagney
07 Mar 2024, 9:00
One XV change for Ireland versus England, three bench alterations
With selection favourite Hugo Keenan now back to full fitness following the knee injury sustained against Italy in round two, Farr…
Liam Heagney
07 Mar 2024, 9:00
Four changes for Ireland U20s, including an entire new front row
The Irish were far too good last time out for the Wesh in Cork but that hasn’t prevented head coach Richie Murphy from altering …
Liam Heagney
06 Mar 2024, 12:33
Toby Flood wants George Ford to start, queries Ben Earl's weight
Former England out-half Toby Flood has given his verdict on the George Ford-Marcus Smith selection dilemma Steve Borthwick is faci…
Liam Heagney
06 Mar 2024, 11:35
Ex-England player likens 'destructive' van der Merwe to Jonah Lomu
England felt the wrath of van der Merwe on February 24 as he became the first Scottish player to score a try hat-trick in the Calc…
Liam Heagney
06 Mar 2024, 10:59
Unbeaten England U20s change five for visit of title rivals Ireland
The English were 30-17 winners away to Scotland the last time out, but they have now bolstered their side with some recalls, enfor…
Liam Heagney
06 Mar 2024, 9:21
Four changes for Wales and a positional switch for skipper Jenkins
The Welsh lost out 7-31 at Aviva Stadium on February 24 and they now go in against the French at Principality Stadium with an enti…
Liam Heagney
06 Mar 2024, 6:39
The Rassie Erasmus verdict on first 2024 Springboks coaches meeting
The 2023 SA Rugby director of rugby has taken over as head coach following the post-Rugby World Cup exit of Jacques Nienaber to Le…
Liam Heagney
05 Mar 2024, 8:47
Leinster lock Ross Molony poised for Premiership switch – report
Bath won’t be left empty-handed by Leinster’s recent signing of RG Snyman as they are reportedly poised to snap up Ross Molony…
Liam Heagney
05 Mar 2024, 8:18
Zach Mercer, Billy Vunipola again linked with Top 14 moves – report
Out-of-favour England No8s Zach Mercer and Billy Vunipola have both been linked with transfers to the Top 14 for the 2024/25 seaso…
Liam Heagney
05 Mar 2024, 5:33
Three changes to England squad, including return of Smith, Mitchell
Smith and Mitchell were with the squad in the north of England last week but weren’t officially part of the 36 as they were list…
Liam Heagney
03 Mar 2024, 13:00
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Simon Raiwalui: 'Straight in the fire, I've been around the world'
He brilliantly guided Fiji last October to their first Rugby World Cup quarter-final appearance in 16 years and is now in the earl…
Liam Heagney
03 Mar 2024, 4:00
The Super Round players who have caught the eye of Joe Schmidt
The New Zealander officially began work this weekend in a job he is contracted to do through to the completion of the 2025 British…
Liam Heagney
02 Mar 2024, 5:25
Glasgow statement: Six Nations campaign over for Sione Tuipulotu
The 27-year-old limped out of last weekend’s Calcutta Cup win over England, exiting the action at Scottish Gas Murrayfield short…
Liam Heagney
01 Mar 2024, 15:13
Exeter statement: Tony Rowe and the alleged 'fading dynasty'
The 2020 Gallagher Premiership and European Cup double winners endured an underwhelming 2022/23 campaign, finishing seventh in the…
Liam Heagney
01 Mar 2024, 12:13
