The Leicester verdict on Ollie Chessum becoming an England regular
Leicester have given their verdict on the emergence last month of Ollie Chessum as a regular starter in the England team. The 22-y…
Liam Heagney
02 Mar 2023, 13:03
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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.
Munster statement: The immediate effect release of Chris Farrell
Munster have confirmed the immediate effect release of Chris Farrell nearly six months after the midfielder was stood down by the …
Liam Heagney
02 Mar 2023, 11:59
Ex-England player bemused by SRU's 'proper team' Scotland gamble
Former England out-half Andy Goode can’t fathom why the SRU have yet to offer Gregor Townsend a contract extension given how gre…
Liam Heagney
02 Mar 2023, 6:15
The 'seething' reply Mike Brown gave when asked about Marcus Smith
Former Test full-back Mike Brown has admitted that he understands why England are currently selecting Owen Farrell as their No10 b…
Liam Heagney
02 Mar 2023, 5:05
The 'locked in stone' legacy Semi Radradra is leaving at Bristol
Semi Radradra doesn’t have much longer left in his three-year stint with Bristol. The Bears have just six Gallagher Premiership …
Liam Heagney
02 Mar 2023, 3:58
Bristol explain their signing of Kieran Marmion after Andy Uren exit
Pat Lam has described former Ireland international Kieran Marmion as the perfect fit to replace Andy Uren, the current Bristol scr…
Liam Heagney
01 Mar 2023, 12:59
Crisis for France as Haouas becomes their second banned tighthead
France tighthead Mohamed Haouas has had his 2023 Guinness Six Nations campaign ended by a ban following last Sunday’s red card i…
Liam Heagney
01 Mar 2023, 12:18
Mike Brown delivers a brutal put-down of Wales and Alun Wyn Jones
Mike Brown has delivered a damning assessment of last Saturday’s lethargic Wales performance, even accusing the legendary Alun W…
Liam Heagney
01 Mar 2023, 9:17
Harlequins' verdict on Evans coaching Smith-less England this week
Harlequins have spoken about Nick Evans this week coaching attack to a 26-strong England squad that doesn’t include Marcus Smith…
Liam Heagney
01 Mar 2023, 8:06
Jones reject Ollie Lawrence explains why he fits Borthwick's England
Ollie Lawrence has explained why he feels a very different player with England under Steve Borthwick than under Eddie Jones, the p…
Liam Heagney
01 Mar 2023, 3:19
Why an ex-England 10 won't take issue with token Smith cap in Wales
Former England international Andy Goode has explained why there should be no criticism of the token cap given to Marcus Smith vers…
Liam Heagney
01 Mar 2023, 2:32
The promise Steve Borthwick has made to the excluded Marcus Smith
Steve Borthwick has given Marcus Smith assurance that he will be named in the England squad when it gathers next Sunday evening to…
Liam Heagney
28 Feb 2023, 16:00
The Steve Borthwick verdict on his first three England matches
England boss Steve Borthwick has given his verdict on his first month of matches in charge of a team he claimed wasn’t good at a…
Liam Heagney
28 Feb 2023, 11:54
The 'win-win' Harlequins reaction to England excluding Marcus Smith
Harlequins boss Tabai Matson has given his verdict on the decision by Steve Borthwick to exclude Marcus Smith from this week’s E…
Liam Heagney
28 Feb 2023, 11:19
Borthwick explains leaving Marcus Smith out of latest England squad
England head coach Steve Borthwick has explained why he felt it best to omit Marcus Smith from this week’s fallow week training …
Liam Heagney
28 Feb 2023, 7:13
No Marcus Smith as England name latest 26-man training squad
England boss Steve Borthwick has named a 26 squad for this week’s fallow week training camp in Brighton following last Saturdayâ…
Liam Heagney
28 Feb 2023, 5:54
2024 Six Nations fixtures confirmed but doubt over Stade de France
The 2024 Guinness Six Nations will start and finish in France with Les Bleus respectively hosting Ireland and England - but neithe…
Liam Heagney
28 Feb 2023, 4:18
Jack Nowell explains England axe message received from Borthwick
Seasoned international Jack Nowell has revealed the reason why Steve Borthwick axed him from his England plans for the 2023 Guinne…
Liam Heagney
28 Feb 2023, 3:52
The canny old-school way the Bulls are celebrating Morne Steyn
The Bulls have decided to celebrate the commitment of Morne Steyn to the South African franchise by awarding him a farewell benefi…
Liam Heagney
28 Feb 2023, 2:46
The Munster update that will pique the interest of the Springboks
It’s taken an eternity for RG Snyman to get fit but 2019 Springboks World Cup winner is finally poised to play his first match f…
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2023, 11:42
