The post-game Richie Gray question that riled up Franco Smith
Franco Smith was in combative mode post-game on Friday night in Dublin.
Liam Heagney
20 May 2023, 5:06
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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.
The 'quick word' tribute old mentor Franco Smith gave Sergio Parisse
Life came full circle for Sergio Parisse on Friday night in Dublin.
Liam Heagney
20 May 2023, 4:04
Opinion
Toulon player ratings vs Glasgow | 2023 Challenge Cup final
Toulon player ratings live from Aviva Stadium: Ten years on from their maiden Heineken Champions Cup title in their still unrivall…
Liam Heagney
19 May 2023, 15:58
Ospreys statement: Justin Tipuric quits Test rugby with Wales
Wales’ Rugby World Cup hopes have been rocked by the shock decision of Justin Tipuric to retire from international rugby just fo…
Liam Heagney
19 May 2023, 9:07
'So many lives adversely affected': Online reaction to Wasps' demise
Thursday evening’s announcement that the RFU revoked their licence for Wasps to play in next season’s Championship ignited a h…
Liam Heagney
19 May 2023, 8:44
Lowe back as Leinster, La Rochelle name Champions Cup final teams
Leinster and La Rochelle have named their teams for Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final in Dublin, the Irish province making…
Liam Heagney
19 May 2023, 6:12
'Psychopath', 'melted welly': Tom Varndell names his Ultimate XV
Former England wing Tom Varndell, the long-time all-time Premiership try-scorer until his tally of 92 was surpassed last year by C…
Liam Heagney
19 May 2023, 4:26
Barbarians, World XV have named star-studded Killik Cup squads
The Barbarians and the World XV have confirmed their incredibly talented squads for their May 28 Killik Cup encounter at Twickenha…
Liam Heagney
19 May 2023, 4:02
Nic Gill: Why 'slow and weak' Richie McCaw was still All Blacks freak
All Blacks head of performance Nic Gill has revealed fascinating insights about some of the players he has worked with during his …
Liam Heagney
18 May 2023, 6:45
Interview
The reason why Brian O'Driscoll backs Leinster to beat La Rochelle
Three-time Heineken Cup winner Brian O’Driscoll has predicted that Leinster will win this Saturday’s Champions Cup final remat…
Liam Heagney
18 May 2023, 2:01
Gloucester CEO reveals findings of 'deep dive' 10th-place review
Gloucester CEO Lance Bradley has written an open letter to supporters after the club’s frustrating 10th-place finish in the Gall…
Liam Heagney
17 May 2023, 10:14
Watch: American YouTuber's jaw-dropping reaction to Jonah Lomu footage
An American content creator new to rugby was left blown away when filming himself reviewing a highlights reel showing a collection…
Liam Heagney
17 May 2023, 8:19
Brian O’Driscoll explains why he rates Ronan O’Gara as a coach
It’s now 10 years since the legendary Leinster midfielder Brian O’Driscoll and Ronan O’Gara last shared a dressing room as I…
Liam Heagney
17 May 2023, 6:25
Australian grassroots player banned for 96 weeks
An unnamed grassroots player in Australia has been banned for 96 weeks – essentially the length of five seasons when translated …
Liam Heagney
17 May 2023, 5:36
Premiership statement: Saracens, Sale to wear away kits in final
Premiership Rugby have decided that both Saracens and Sale will wear their away kits for the May 27 final at Twickenham.
Liam Heagney
17 May 2023, 4:09
Revealed: Murley evidence was 'key factor' at Chris Ashton hearing
Evidence provided by Harlequins’ Caden Murley was “the key factor” in Chris Ashton having his recent red card downgraded to …
Liam Heagney
16 May 2023, 9:01
Confirmed: Definitive list of the 38 Test matches on road to World Cup
World Rugby have confirmed the full schedule of preparation matches leading into Rugby World Cup 2023.
Liam Heagney
16 May 2023, 8:00
The O'Driscoll verdict on Peyper getting Champions Cup final gig
Brian O’Driscoll has had his say on this weekend’s latest Leinster versus La Rochelle European encounter having a South Africa…
Liam Heagney
16 May 2023, 6:45
‘Can beat you in a phone box’: The Wade vs Ashton Immortals XV debate
Gallagher Premiership players have had their say on whether Christian Wade or Chris Ashton should be selected on the BT Sport Immo…
Liam Heagney
14 May 2023, 7:20
The ‘cheat’ solution to the Wilkinson vs Farrell Immortals XV debate
Gallagher Premiership players have had their say on whether Jonny Wilkinson or Owen Farrell should be selected on the BT Sport Imm…
Liam Heagney
13 May 2023, 7:13
