Ex-England and Toulon star Delon Armitage names his Dream Team XV
Delon Armitage enjoyed one heck of a career, the full-back spending nine years in the London Irish first team before embarking on …
Liam Heagney
08 Jun 2023, 12:12
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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.
Montpellier issue blunt statement about Saint-Andre exit speculation
Last year's Top 14 champions Montpellier have issued a blunt statement regarding speculation that Philippe Saint-Andre is to leave…
Liam Heagney
08 Jun 2023, 10:29
Fiji name a star-studded 45-strong Rugby World Cup training squad
New Fiji boss Simon Raiwalui has named a 45-strong Rugby World Cup training squad consisting of numerous stars such as Semi Radrad…
Liam Heagney
08 Jun 2023, 7:56
Lyon confirm the exit of three players, including Lima Sopoaga
Former All Blacks utility Lima Sopoaga is on the lookout for a new club after Lyon confirmed that last Sunday’s play-off defeat …
Liam Heagney
08 Jun 2023, 7:09
Galthie has finally spoken about Mohamed Haouas' recent conviction
France boss Fabien Galthie has ruled Mohamed Haouas out of selection for the upcoming Rugby World Cup following his court convicti…
Liam Heagney
07 Jun 2023, 9:33
Mick Crossan pens open letter as London Irish go into administration
London Irish owner Mick Crossan has written an open letter explaining the financial hardship that resulted in the club getting sus…
Liam Heagney
07 Jun 2023, 8:55
WP Rugby statement: The alleged Stormers offer for Cheslin Kolbe
Western Province Rugby have issued a statement about the recent speculation linking them to signing Cheslin Kolbe for the Stormers…
Liam Heagney
07 Jun 2023, 8:04
The message London Irish Amateur RFC have sent to its members
The grassroots section of London Irish have issued a reminder that the suspension of their Gallagher Premiership professional team…
Liam Heagney
07 Jun 2023, 7:43
Ex-Springbok Terblanche included in 30-strong World Cup judiciary team
World Rugby have named a 30-strong team of disciplinary officials for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France, a selection that inc…
Liam Heagney
07 Jun 2023, 5:51
The 'devastated’ Ollie Hoskins breaks London Irish player silence
Public reaction from the playing squad at London Irish to Tuesday evening’s suspension of the financially stricken club by the R…
Liam Heagney
07 Jun 2023, 5:18
Analysis
Where are they now? – France 2019 Junior World Championship
It’s hard to fathom that it was 2019 when the last full-on Junior World Championship was held, but that is about to change later…
Liam Heagney
07 Jun 2023, 4:01
The emotional reaction on Twitter after suspension of London Irish
Tuesday evening’s demise of London Irish generated an avalanche of sympathy on Twitter.
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2023, 17:12
London Irish issue 72-word statement on its Premiership suspension
London Irish have issued a 72-word statement in response to Tuesday evening’s announcement that the RFU had suspended the club f…
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2023, 16:05
Stade Francais’ nine new signings include All Black Brad Weber
Stade Francais have included All Blacks scrum-half Brad Weber in its nine-strong list of new signings for the 2023/24 Top 14 seaso…
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2023, 14:44
Breaking: RFU suspend London Irish from the 2023/24 Premiership
London Irish have become the third club in less than a year to be suspended by the RFU from the Gallagher Premiership, their June …
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2023, 14:21
Jimmy Gopperth to play on aged 40 after French move confirmed
Provence have confirmed as true last week’s speculation that a deal was struck to sign Jimmy Gopperth, allowing the Kiwi to cont…
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2023, 13:33
LNR statement: Grenoble demoted, hit with a points deduction
Grenoble have been relegated to Federale 1 just days after they lost 33-19 at home to Perpignan in the play-off to reach the 2023/…
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2023, 13:11
Rugby Pod verdict on Wales axing Carre, rumour about Alun Wyn Jones
The Rugby Pod has given its verdict on the unceremonious dumping of Rhys Carre from the Wales squad, while also suggesting that me…
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2023, 8:15
Stade Francais confirm 13 players leaving, including ex-Wasps duo
Stade Francais have confirmed the names of 13 players leaving their squad now that their 2022/23 Top 14 season has ended.
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2023, 6:19
Analysis
Where are they now? – South Africa 2012 Junior World Championship
When South Africa kick off their latest Junior World Championship campaign at home to Georgia in Stellenbosch on June 24, it will …
Liam Heagney
04 Jun 2023, 3:51
