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Nathaniel Cope

Dublin based journalist.

Jackman leaves Dragons with immediate effect

Bernard Jackman has left the Dragons with immediate effect.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
11 Dec 2018, 5:42

Newcastle Falcons forced to turn to converted lock to answer prop crisis

Newcastle Falcons have been dealing with an unprecedented crisis at prop, with three of their tightheads out injured.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
11 Dec 2018, 8:58

Watch: Sale sign 'big, dynamic' Russian international prop with pace to burn

Sale Sharks have signed pacy Russian loosehead prop Valery Morozov from Enesei-STM.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
12 Dec 2018, 7:12

Akapusi Qera prepares for his club debut, but is his World Cup push in vain

Akapusi Qera had a year left on his Agen contract, when he and the French club decided to part ways last June. He played just four…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
14 Dec 2018, 11:54

Ireland give fitness update on Murray

Conor Murray's fitness has been the subject of much debate. The Munster scrum half was left out of Ireland's 42-man squad for the …

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
31 Oct 2018, 5:37

Ireland suffer double injury blow

Ireland have been hit with injury blows over two of their most experienced backs. Conor Murray was already ruled out until Dece…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
30 Oct 2018, 10:17

Ireland name 26-man squad for Italy Test

Ireland have decided to rest several front-line players for their first Test of the November window. Joe Schmidt has selected a…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
29 Oct 2018, 7:02

The 4 uncapped Georgians to watch out for this November

Georgia have announced their 34-man squad for their upcoming November internationals as they look to take some scalps ahead of the…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
28 Oct 2018, 6:46

'Sometimes a two week break is perhaps not the right thing' - Erasmus highlights tour concerns

Rassie Erasmus has expressed concerns that preparations for their November tour have not been ideal. The Springboks head coach …

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
26 Oct 2018, 8:32

IRFU chief gives update on Schmidt future as Ireland set out ambitious World Cup targets

With Joe Schmidt's Ireland contract set to run out at the end of the 2019 World Cup, there has been much speculation over his futu…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
23 Oct 2018, 5:11

'This ones cut me through' - Billy Vunipola reacts to latest injury setback

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
16 Oct 2018, 5:49

Leinster player ratings versus Wasps

Leinster handed Wasps a record defeat in Europe as the Heineken Champions Cup holders thrashed the Gallagher Premiership side 52-3…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
13 Oct 2018, 3:56

'I’m in better nick than when I was playing' - Schalk Brits on his continued comeback

Schalk Brits has had one of rugby's shortest retirements and his comeback continues. Although still without a club, he has been…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
09 Oct 2018, 10:38

‘You’ll get the blame whether it is your decision or someone else’s’ - Cockerill fires warnings to Murphy over Leicester job

Richard Cockerill has painted a pretty damning picture of the leadership at Leicester Tigers in an exclusive interview with RugbyP…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
02 Oct 2018, 12:47

Video: Kiwi Rennie picks holes in England's World Cup challenge and discusses next career move

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie has questioned England's World Cup credentials, discussed the lessons the All Blacks can l…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
27 Sep 2018, 13:22

Video: 'It is going to be difficult to play 30 games a year' - O'Mahony voices alarming player welfare concerns

Munster captain Peter O'Mahony has made an alarming assessment of the toll the game is taking on the players.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
27 Sep 2018, 3:50

Exclusive: Sexton gives Murray advice over his next contract move

Johnny Sexton has given his Ireland halfback partner Conor Murray some advice when it comes to his next career move.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
26 Sep 2018, 12:43

Amid Nathan Hughes' Wasps contract standoff is it time to look at the Premiership salary cap?

Nathan Hughes' contract with Wasps is running out and with huge pressure on clubs to meet the Premiership salary cap how much more…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
23 Sep 2018, 14:51

Jones explains why he's left out Cipriani

Eddie Jones has defended the decision to leave Danny Cipriani out of his 36-man England training squad which will gather in Bristo…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
20 Sep 2018, 6:47

Toulon bizarrely name Bastareuad in squad despite being suspended

Toulon have named Mathieu Bastareaud in their extended squad to face Stade Francais this weekend despite the France international …

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
14 Sep 2018, 7:04
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