Interview
'Some Championship clubs would be envious of the support'
Alex Grove can’t wait for June 24. It was 2016 when the frustrated three-cap Scotland midfielder stepped away from the pro game,…
Liam Heagney
18 Jun 2023, 3:58
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Liam Heagney
@heagneyl
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.
Analysis
Where are they now? – New Zealand 2017 Junior World Championship
Hard to believe that it is now six years since New Zealand were last crowned Junior World Championship champions.
Liam Heagney
17 Jun 2023, 15:58
The reason why Chris Ashton is backing England for World Cup glory
Former international Chris Ashton has shared his thoughts on how England will do at the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France.
Liam Heagney
17 Jun 2023, 5:15
London Irish break up continues with van Rensburg Prem deal confirmed
The dispersal of Declan Kidney’s out-of-work London Irish squad has continued with Benhard Janse van Rensburg becoming the lates…
Liam Heagney
17 Jun 2023, 3:43
Tom Pearson becomes second London Irish player to secure new club
Northampton have bolstered their 2023/24 squad with a second signing this week from London Irish, England prospect Tom Pearson fol…
Liam Heagney
15 Jun 2023, 3:05
Harlequins statement: Tabai Matson is no longer the head coach
Tabai Matson is no longer the head coach at Harlequins, Billy Millard instead taking charge of first-team affairs for the 2023/24 …
Liam Heagney
15 Jun 2023, 2:48
Chunya Munga becomes first London Irish player to find a new club
England prospect Chunya Munga has become the first London Irish player to secure a new club following the Exiles’ June 6 suspens…
Liam Heagney
14 Jun 2023, 9:47
Ex-Wallabies lock Adam Coleman named in 35-man Tonga squad
Tonga boss Toutai Kefu has named a star-studded 35-man squad for his team’s July fixtures in the run-up to the 2023 Rugby World …
Liam Heagney
14 Jun 2023, 3:15
The reaction on Twitter to Sharks signing banned Aphiwe Dyantyi
Rugby in South Africa woke up on Tuesday morning to the revelation that Aphiwe Dyantyi has signed for the Sharks ahead of the upco…
Liam Heagney
13 Jun 2023, 6:35
Exeter CEO Tony Rowe hits back at allegations about their finances
Exeter CEO Tony Rowe has hit back at allegations that his Chiefs are in financial trouble.
Liam Heagney
13 Jun 2023, 4:25
Lyon statement: The sacking of Xavier Garbajosa
Ex-French international Xavier Garbajosa has lasted just a single season as head coach at Lyon, the Top 14 club relieving him of h…
Liam Heagney
13 Jun 2023, 4:04
'He’s got a good build': Newcastle bring in another Argentinian
Newcastle have confirmed their latest signing ahead of the 2023/24 season, snapping up tighthead Eduardo Bello on a two-year deal …
Liam Heagney
13 Jun 2023, 3:42
Sale Sharks statement: The tragic death of Liam O’Connor
Gallagher Premiership finalists Sale have issued a statement following the tragic death of Liam O’Connor, their junior academy p…
Liam Heagney
13 Jun 2023, 3:19
24-second Aphiwe Dyantyi message confirms his deal to return to rugby
Banned ex-Springboks winger Aphiwe Dyantyi is officially back in rugby ahead of the upcoming expiry of his four-year ban for dopin…
Liam Heagney
13 Jun 2023, 2:53
Exclusive
'Probably the worst week of my life where I wanted to quit rugby'
Of all the weeks for Delon Armitage to hop on a Zoom call with RugbyPass, it had to be the one just gone, the one where his belove…
Liam Heagney
12 Jun 2023, 3:00
Analysis
Where are they now? – New Zealand 2008 Junior World Championship
This was the year when two worlds collided and morphed into one. Prior to 2008, World Rugby – known as IRB at the time – used …
Liam Heagney
10 Jun 2023, 15:30
Emotional Agustin Creevy posts ‘amazing London Irish family’ message
Former Argentina skipper Agustin Creevy has broken his silence following last Tuesday’s demise of London Irish.
Liam Heagney
10 Jun 2023, 8:04
Barbarians appoint Australian coaches for their September tour
The Barbarians’ recent penchant for appointing Australian coaches will continue in September when the world’s most famous invi…
Liam Heagney
10 Jun 2023, 7:22
Watch: Epic farewell London Irish video will give you the feels
London Irish have signed off on their brutal week by posting an emotional video on social media.
Liam Heagney
09 Jun 2023, 9:04
EPCR statement: Reprieve for Bristol after London Irish suspension
Pat Lam’s Bristol have been handed a Heineken Champions Cup reprieve as the Bears have been awarded the place in the 2023/24 tou…
Liam Heagney
09 Jun 2023, 8:21
