Farrell and Smith to collide as Saracens and Harlequins name teams
Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith will challenge each other head-on this Saturday for their Gallagher Premiership clubs following a Gu…
Liam Heagney
24 Mar 2023, 8:30
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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.
Nigel Owens: Why Willis was carded and Fickou wasn't for tip tackle
Nigel Owens has assessed why England’s Jack Willis was yellow-carded in Dublin for an incident that was similar to the un-carded…
Liam Heagney
24 Mar 2023, 7:55
Ex-England international identifies RWC game Ireland 'want to lose'
Former England out-half Stuart Barnes has made an incredible claim about Grand Slam champions Ireland and their upcoming Rugby Wor…
Liam Heagney
24 Mar 2023, 7:09
The reason why London Irish couldn't convince Rob Simmons to stay
Declan Kidney has bemoaned the financial imbalance that ultimately made it impossible for London Irish to keep hold of ex-Wallabie…
Liam Heagney
24 Mar 2023, 6:31
The post-op update from Leicester on Ollie Chessum's England injury
Leicester boss Richard Wigglesworth has given his view on the stellar progress made this season at international level by England …
Liam Heagney
24 Mar 2023, 5:35
Leicester reveal how Freddie Steward is coping with red card saga
Interim Leicester boss Richard Wigglesworth has revealed how Freddie Steward is coping with the fallout from the controversial red…
Liam Heagney
23 Mar 2023, 12:18
The Nigel Owens verdict on controversial Freddie Steward red card
Nigel Owens has had his say on last weekend’s controversial red card for Freddie Steward, the England full-back who had his send…
Liam Heagney
23 Mar 2023, 10:48
What Declan Kidney made of Farrell's Ireland winning the Grand Slam
Declan Kidney has given his verdict on Ireland clinching just their fourth-ever Grand Slam with last Saturday’s win over England…
Liam Heagney
23 Mar 2023, 8:44
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Sam Warburton names Lions team he would pick after 2023 Six Nations
Two-time British and Irish Lions tour skipper Sam Warburton has named the first Test team he would pick if a Lions tour was taking…
Liam Heagney
23 Mar 2023, 5:47
The Hugo Keenan verdict on the overturned Freddie Steward red card
Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan has given his verdict on the rescinded red card received by England’s Freddie Steward in last Satu…
Liam Heagney
23 Mar 2023, 4:32
England name Six Nations team with 7 changes from World Cup final
Simon Middleton has named an England team to face Scotland in Saturday’s TikTok Women’s Six Nations which shows seven changes …
Liam Heagney
22 Mar 2023, 13:33
The Mark Laycock verdict on Walder exiting 'emotional' Newcastle
Interim head coach Mark Laycock has held his first media briefing since he was asked on March 13 to take temporary charge at Newca…
Liam Heagney
22 Mar 2023, 10:03
Negri explains Six Nations bust-up with England skipper Farrell
Italy back-rower Sebastian Negri has shed light on his recent fight with England skipper Owen Farrell at Twickenham.
Liam Heagney
22 Mar 2023, 8:20
Lyon make decision after speculation linked them with Josh Adams
Wales international Josh Adams won’t be joining Lyon next season, according to the latest media reports from France.
Liam Heagney
22 Mar 2023, 7:02
Bath statement: 'Behemoth prop' Thomas du Toit joining next season
Bath have bolstered their roster for 2023/24 with yet another Test-level signing, unveiling Springboks tighthead Thomas du Toit as…
Liam Heagney
22 Mar 2023, 6:21
Six Nations statement: Freddie Steward red card 'not upheld'
Freddie Steward has been exonerated following his red card sustained when playing for England in last Saturday’s Guinness Six Na…
Liam Heagney
22 Mar 2023, 5:49
Ex-England centre takes aim over Farrell captaincy, Itoje form
Jeremy Guscott believes Steve Borthwick must rethink his decision to make Owen Farrell his England captain – and has also questi…
Liam Heagney
21 Mar 2023, 13:08
Northampton confirm exit of ex-Springboks wing Courtnall Skosan
Former Springboks winger Courtnall Skosan will leave Northampton at the end of the season – but there is no indication where he …
Liam Heagney
21 Mar 2023, 12:00
The Rugby Pod verdict on the 'horrendous' Freddie Steward red card
The Rugby Pod has given its verdict on the red card given to England full-back Freddie Steward in Dublin last Saturday.
Liam Heagney
21 Mar 2023, 9:20
World Rugby statement: Madrid Grand Final
Madrid will host the Grand Final of the reimagined World Rugby Sevens Series for three years from the 2023-24 season, World Rugby …
Liam Heagney
21 Mar 2023, 7:37
