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Liam Heagney

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.

Interview

'I'm not sure we need to dumb rugby down to lowest common denominator'

David Quinlan, the ex-Ireland midfielder, has plenty to say in his role as head of legal and player welfare at International Rugby…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
16 Apr 2023, 4:30

Watch: Curry twins' amusing shared player of the match award

Ex-England international Austin Healey was at his mischievous best on Friday night when naming both Curry twins, Tom and Ben, as h…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
15 Apr 2023, 11:35

'I agree with the decision. Unfortunately, it has to be a red'

Scotland international Duncan Taylor picked up the first red card of his career when sent off just eight minutes into Saracens’ …

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
15 Apr 2023, 11:04

Springboks shock as Jacques Nienaber agrees on a return to Ireland

Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber will step down at the end of the upcoming Rugby World Cup to make a club return to Ireland,…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
15 Apr 2023, 8:24

Victor Matfield names the toughest All Blacks team he ever faced

Record Springboks caps holder Victor Matfield has named the toughest All Blacks side that he faced throughout his lengthy career.

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
15 Apr 2023, 4:10

Victor Matfield has named his best all-time Springboks XV

Victor Matfield, the most capped Springboks international of all time, has named his best South African XV.

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
13 Apr 2023, 12:08

Tongan and Irish internationals among the eight leaving Connacht

Tonga second row Leva Fifita and Ireland winger Adam Byrne have been included on the list of eight players leaving Connacht at the…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
13 Apr 2023, 11:05

'Extraordinary case' made Charlie Ewels irresistible to the Bulls

Bulls boss Jake White has explained that their temporary signing of England lock Charlie Ewels is an "extraordinary case", insisti…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
13 Apr 2023, 10:15

Jake White's radical idea to make South Africa a Champions Cup force

Bulls boss Jake White has claimed a radical rethink must happen if teams from South Africa are to dominate in the Heineken Champio…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
13 Apr 2023, 8:55

John Jeffrey secures a brand new position at World Rugby

Former Scotland forward John Jeffrey is the new World Rugby vice chair, replacing Bernard Laporte as chairman Bill Beaumont’s No…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
13 Apr 2023, 7:30

Charlie Ewels has secured a temporary deal to play in South Africa

England lock Charlie Ewels is hoping that a temporary switch to the Currie Cup in South Africa can pave the way for his return to …

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
13 Apr 2023, 5:31

The lie detector test that amusingly got under Jamie George's skin

England hooker Jamie George has admitted he would like to play abroad at some stage in his club career.

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
13 Apr 2023, 4:50

Unbeaten England change three for their round three trip to Wales

Unbeaten England have made three changes to their TikTok Women's Six Nations team to travel to Wales this Saturday following their…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
12 Apr 2023, 12:40

SRU statement: Community game’s lower tackle height law trial

Clubs in Scotland from Tenant’s Premiership and below are set to embrace a new tackle height trial in the 2023/24 season.

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
12 Apr 2023, 11:18

Saracens issue a short injury update on Billy Vunipola

Saracens have confirmed that the current season is over for Billy Vunipola following the first-half knee injury he sustained in la…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
12 Apr 2023, 10:51
Analysis

Exeter explain 'ridiculously simple' reason why rookies are thriving

Thirteen days earlier, you would have got long odds on Exeter reaching the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals, but their Gallagher…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
12 Apr 2023, 8:31

Leicester statement: 'Game changer' Chris Ashton confirms retirement

Former England international Chris Ashton has confirmed he will retire from playing at the end of the current Gallagher Premiershi…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
12 Apr 2023, 7:20

Toulouse statement: Jack Willis contract extension confirmed

French giants Toulouse have confirmed a contract extension for Jack Willis, a decision that will place the international future of…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
12 Apr 2023, 6:22

One-club man Will Welch to retire after 15 seasons at Newcastle

Will Welch has confirmed that he will retire from playing at the end of the current season following a 15-year career with Newcast…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
12 Apr 2023, 5:18

The work Ivan Nemer is undertaking after ban for racism incident

Italy prop Ivan Nemer has started his ‘Racism is a bad story’ project with the Italian rugby federation after his suspension f…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
12 Apr 2023, 4:48
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