New Zealander gets high performance job in 'sleeping giant' Spain
Former Spain international Brad Linklater has been appointed as the new high performance boss at the Spanish Rugby Federation.
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2023, 4:52
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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.
Watch: Finn Russell victim of fifth-minute red-carded foul in Paris
Scotland out-half Finn Russell was the victim of a red-carded foul just five minutes into Saturday’s Parisian derby in the Top 1…
Liam Heagney
03 Jun 2023, 9:03
Nigel Owens names the ex-Wales player he reckons could be a referee
Legendary referee Nigel Owens has named the recently retired Wales international that he reckons can stay involved in rugby – as…
Liam Heagney
03 Jun 2023, 5:22
Jake White reacts to Sbu Nkosi's 'break from being judged' message
Bulls boss Jake White has reacted to the curious social media post published earlier this week by Sbu Nkosi.
Liam Heagney
02 Jun 2023, 8:17
Luke Pearce shares thoughts about airport attack on Anthony Taylor
Rugby World Cup 2023 referee Luke Pearce has commented on Thursday’s incident which saw football referee Anthony Taylor and his …
Liam Heagney
02 Jun 2023, 5:48
Quade Cooper reveals double setback after 'amazing' Barbarians week
Wallabies out-half Quade Cooper suffered a double sting in the tail following his recent week-long stay in London with the Barbari…
Liam Heagney
02 Jun 2023, 5:16
WRU statement: Rhys Carre cut loose from Wales’ RWC training squad
Wales’ Rugby World Cup training squad has lost another player – only this time the decision has been taken by Warren Gatland.
Liam Heagney
01 Jun 2023, 12:16
Jimmy Gopperth set to play at 40 after finding new club - report
Jimmy Gopperth is reportedly set to play professional club rugby at the age of 40.
Liam Heagney
01 Jun 2023, 11:45
Why England are still weeks away from naming full RWC training squad
Steve Borthwick will start training for the Rugby World Cup with a camp from June 12, but it won’t be until June 30 that the hea…
Liam Heagney
01 Jun 2023, 10:53
England U20s suffer a shock defeat to Georgia
Recent England inconsistencies at U20s level continued on Thursday when they wrapped up their two-game tour of Georgia with a shoc…
Liam Heagney
01 Jun 2023, 10:15
Praise for Farrell for having 'the bollox to talk to Maro like that'
The Rugby Pod has delivered a glowing endorsement of Owen Farrell and his leadership in Saracens’ latest Gallagher Premiership f…
Liam Heagney
01 Jun 2023, 7:46
RPA statement: The deadline extension given to London Irish
English players union RPA have issued a short statement following Wednesday evening's decision by the RFU to give London Irish a s…
Liam Heagney
01 Jun 2023, 5:03
Shaun Edwards lists his priorities for France to win the World Cup
France assistant coach Shaun Edwards has listed his priorities if Fabien Galthie’s side are to become Rugby World Cup champions …
Liam Heagney
01 Jun 2023, 4:40
RFU statement: London Irish Premiership suspension deadline extended
London Irish have been given an additional week to save themselves from being suspended from participating in the 2023/24 Gallaghe…
Liam Heagney
31 May 2023, 14:40
Interview
'If we can’t get that right there must be something wrong with us'
Alan Gilpin stepped off the plane in Paris this week with a real spring in his walk. Just 100 days remain before the latest Rugby …
Liam Heagney
31 May 2023, 8:21
‘Great host’: World Rugby verdict with RWC in France 100 days away
World Rugby boss Alan Gilpin has saluted the enthusiasm prevailing in France with just 100 days now left to go before the start of…
Liam Heagney
31 May 2023, 6:27
'Beast' flies in for ceremonial Webb Ellis Cup handover to France
The countdown towards the start of the 2023 Rugby World Cup ramped up on Tuesday evening when Tendai Mtawarira, the retired Spring…
Liam Heagney
30 May 2023, 19:01
'Top priority' security promised for fans at Rugby World Cup 2023
World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin has insisted that security will be a top priority at the upcoming Rugby World Cup, the biggest in the …
Liam Heagney
30 May 2023, 19:01
The furious Sale reaction to protestors invading Twickenham pitch
Beaten Sale have reacted furiously to the pitch invasion that took place midway through the first half of Saturday’s Gallagher P…
Liam Heagney
27 May 2023, 13:55
Opinion
Saracens player ratings vs Sale | 2023 Premiership final
Saracens player ratings: Two tries in a four-minute spell extricating the Londoners from the crisis that was the Sharks biting to …
Liam Heagney
27 May 2023, 12:47
