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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

The Jake Ball verdict on becoming re-eligible for Wales while in Japan

The last thing Jake Ball imagined happening following his move to Japan in the summer of 2021 was that he would become re-eligible…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
11 Apr 2023, 11:11

From being unemployed and training alone to earning a new contract

Steff Hughes has gone from being an unemployed rugby player to becoming a key part of the Dragons set-up under Dai Flanagan in the…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
11 Apr 2023, 9:07
Interview

Nathan Hughes declares his Fiji ambition, likes ‘crazy’ Japan time

Former England No8 Nathan Hughes has declared himself available to represent his native Fiji at the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
11 Apr 2023, 6:55

Welsh exodus continues with Dillon Lewis moving to the Premiership

The exodus of players from the regions in Wales continued on Tuesday with Cardiff tighthead Dillon Lewis joining Harlequins in the…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
11 Apr 2023, 4:55

IRFU statements: Contract extensions for Ryan and van der Flier

The IRFU have confirmed that James Ryan and Josh van der Flier have agreed to respective contract extensions through to the summer…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
11 Apr 2023, 4:33

Newcastle statement: Appointment of Alex Codling as new head coach 

Newcastle have confirmed last Wednesday’s RugbyPass exclusive that ex-England lock Alex Codling will succeed Dave Walder as thei…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
11 Apr 2023, 4:15
Opinion

The thing that Leo Cullen won't apologise for... and he's right

Leo Cullen wasn’t having any of it, Anglo-Irish potshots about the dominance of the Leinster operation.

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
10 Apr 2023, 2:53

Nigel Owens reveals reason why he said no to Rassie Erasmus offer

Nigel Owens has revealed the reason why he turned down the offer from Rassie Erasmus to work with the Springboks at the Rugby Worl…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
08 Apr 2023, 9:56

The Leinster update on Friday's tear-jerking Ryan Baird injury

It was sweetness and light post-game with Leinster on Friday night amid the fuzzy warmth of the battering given to Leicester, but …

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
08 Apr 2023, 5:40

'Pretty clear facts' exasperate Leicester boss Richard Wigglesworth

It’s a rough gig, getting anointed first-time head coach in an emergency. Just ask Richard Wigglesworth. There he was in midweek…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
08 Apr 2023, 4:02
Opinion

Leicester player ratings vs Leinster | 2023 Champions Cup

Leicester player ratings live from Aviva Stadium: Despite their recent flourish in form with Handre Pollard finding his groove, th…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
07 Apr 2023, 16:00

The major thing Martin Gleeson wants to see after his England exit

Former England attack coach Martin Gleeson has called for even greater collaboration between rugby union and league.

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
07 Apr 2023, 13:00

Four Scotland internationals named on list of 13 Edinburgh leavers

Edinburgh have confirmed the 13 players leaving at the end of the 2022/23 season, a list that includes four Scotland international…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
07 Apr 2023, 11:00

Sharks deliver a very worrying update on the injured Eben Etzebeth

Springboks talisman Eben Etzebeth is facing a race against time to be fit for the start of the upcoming 2023 Rugby Championship.

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
07 Apr 2023, 9:09

Exeter make one XV change, Stormers two for quarter-final clash

Exeter have confirmed that their team for Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final at home to the Stormers contains just …

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
07 Apr 2023, 6:20

Nigel Owens has reportedly reached a decision over Springboks job

Centurion referee Nigel Owens has reportedly given Rassie Erasmus his final decision about an offer to work with the Springboks at…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
07 Apr 2023, 5:30

Anthony Watson explains 'grudges' he still has for his old club Bath

England winger Anthony Watson has given a withering account of his brutal exit from Bath last year, claiming he still holds a grud…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
07 Apr 2023, 4:52

Another New Zealander in disciplinary trouble at a Pro D2 club

A week after it emerged that ex-Super Rugby player Jonathan Ruru had reportedly played his last match for Provence in the Pro D2, …

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
06 Apr 2023, 11:23

Fijian legend Nemani Nadolo has confirmed his retirement date

Nemani Nadolo has taken to social media to confirm that 2023 will be his last year as a professional rugby player. The 35-year-old…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
06 Apr 2023, 9:32

Lewis Boyce and Michael Etete have left Bath with immediate effect

Forwards Lewis Boyce and Michael Etete have exited Bath for playing opportunities elsewhere. The 26-year-old prop Boyce has joined…

Liam Heagney
Liam Heagney
06 Apr 2023, 8:10
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