The Leo Cullen verdict on 'far from perfect' Leinster performance
Leo Cullen has called on double-chasing Leinster to deliver more polish next weekend after a scrappy affair limited their dominanc…
Liam Heagney
06 May 2023, 14:24
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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.
London Irish confirm names of the 12 players who are leaving
London Irish have confirmed that a dozen players will be departing the Gallagher Premiership club now that their 2022/23 season ha…
Liam Heagney
06 May 2023, 13:27
Opinion
Sharks player ratings vs Leinster | 2023 URC quarter-final
Sharks players ratings live from Aviva Stadium: The South African franchise came to Dublin looking to cause a major URC upset agai…
Liam Heagney
06 May 2023, 12:55
Early success for Leicester, Saracens in BT Sport Immortals XV poll
Leicester and Saracens have had first success in the BT Sport fan poll to select a Premiership Immortals XV. The tournament’s pr…
Liam Heagney
06 May 2023, 6:44
Nigel Owens has his say on the Joe Hawkins ineligible-for-Wales saga
Test centurion referee Nigel Owens has waded into the debate about Wales midfielder Joe Hawkins signing for Exeter, a decision tha…
Liam Heagney
06 May 2023, 6:08
IRFU statement: Greg McWilliams steps down with immediate effect
The Ireland women’s team are in the market for a new head coach after Greg McWilliams left his position with immediate effect on…
Liam Heagney
05 May 2023, 9:20
London Irish allay cancellation fears by naming power-packed XV
London Irish have allayed fears that their final match of the Gallagher Premiership season might not take place as they have named…
Liam Heagney
05 May 2023, 6:24
Sale confirm list of 12 players leaving at the end of the season
Gallagher Premiership title chasers Sale have confirmed that a dozen players will leave at the end of the current season.
Liam Heagney
05 May 2023, 5:31
The recently retired Josh Navidi has named his Ultimate XV
Former Wales back-rower Josh Navidi has named his Ultimate XV, an understandably Welsh-biased selection peppered with legends such…
Liam Heagney
05 May 2023, 3:54
BT Sport launches campaign to name its Premiership Immortals XV
BT Sport have unveiled an intriguing build-up to 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership final, getting fans to select their Immortals XV be…
Liam Heagney
04 May 2023, 8:52
Interview
The Declan Kidney transcript: Every word of his London Irish update
After days of media speculation arising on the back of payday being missed last Friday, London Irish director of rugby Declan Kidn…
Liam Heagney
04 May 2023, 8:31
Declan Kidney hosts briefing to provide latest London Irish update
Declan Kidney has confirmed that this Saturday’s London Irish match will definitely go ahead even though players and staff at th…
Liam Heagney
04 May 2023, 6:12
Bath statement: The exit of Stuart Hooper
Former director of rugby Stuart Hooper is to leave Bath following a 15-year association with the club. It was last summer when the…
Liam Heagney
04 May 2023, 5:00
John Plumtree has a new job 10 months after leaving the All Blacks
John Plumtree has secured a new job 10 months after being released by the All Blacks, the Durban-based Sharks snapping up his serv…
Liam Heagney
04 May 2023, 3:57
The 'cringey energy giver' who has ignited Sale post-Faf de Klerk
When World Cup winner Faf de Klerk said his goodbyes in Manchester and headed to Japan last summer, the path was clear for rookie …
Liam Heagney
04 May 2023, 3:03
Atlas issue six-part social media statement on Worcester takeover
New Worcester owners Atlas have published a six-part Twitter thread following the completion on Wednesday of their deal to take ov…
Liam Heagney
03 May 2023, 10:35
EPCR statement: The Charles Ollivon red card hearing verdict
Former France skipper Charles Ollivon has been cleared to play for Toulon in their upcoming Challenge Cup final versus Glasgow in …
Liam Heagney
03 May 2023, 9:23
World Rugby statement: The death of ex-chairman Bernard Lapasset
World Rugby have paid tribute to Bernard Lapasset, the international federation’s former chairman who led rugby back to the Olym…
Liam Heagney
03 May 2023, 8:11
Reports – Sale of Worcester Warriors to Atlas is finally complete
It has been reported that the sale of Worcester Warriors, the former Gallagher Premiership club that collapsed at the start of the…
Liam Heagney
03 May 2023, 7:23
Sale boss Sanderson has reacted to Northern super club merger idea
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has responded to a recent radical suggestion that the Sharks should merge with Newcastle and one other cl…
Liam Heagney
03 May 2023, 3:53
