Nathaniel Cope

Video: Cipriani explains why he chose Gloucester

Danny Cipriani has given his reasons for why he's chosen Gloucester, with a host of clubs in the running to sign the flyhalf.

Nathaniel Cope

15 May 2018, 16:28

Ireland to return to play at Soldier Field in Chicago

Ireland will return to Soldier Field in Chicago, the scene of their historic win over the All Blacks.

Nathaniel Cope

15 May 2018, 14:01

Fans divided as Gloucester unveil new crest and it's very similar to a Premiership rival

Gloucester Rugby have re-branded and some fans have highlighted its similarity with a Premiership rival.

Nathaniel Cope

15 May 2018, 10:57

Leinster player ratings - how the Champions Cup winners fared

Leinster claimed their fourth Champions Cup title with a narrow 15-12 win over Racing at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao - here's how …

Nathaniel Cope

13 May 2018, 5:05

Video: The news that Springbok fans won't want to hear

Patrick Lambie has revealed the extent of his injury after limping off in Racing 92's 15-12 Champions Cup final defeat to Leinster…

Nathaniel Cope

12 May 2018, 19:28

Video: World Cup winner Afoa gives frank advice to Northern Hemisphere players

World Cup winning All Black John Afoa feels that Northern Hemisphere players are not fulfilling their potential and has a solution…

Nathaniel Cope

12 May 2018, 6:48

Video: Angry Ackermann doesn't hold back ref criticism after Gloucester defeat

Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann launched an attack on officials after some controversial calls in their narrow 31-30 Challen…

Nathaniel Cope

11 May 2018, 21:28

VIDEO: The 'octopus hands' that are out to stop Leinster

Racing 92 flanker Donnacha Ryan has given a fascinating insight into his Fijian teammate Leone Nakarawa as they try to stop Leinst…

Nathaniel Cope

11 May 2018, 15:00

VIDEO: Candid Sexton reveals how he deals with big-match nerves

Jonathan Sexton has a vast medal haul, but Ireland's 2018 Six Nations Grand Slam winning outhalf admits he still struggles with ne…

Nathaniel Cope

11 May 2018, 10:38

Fed up Connacht lose patience with ex-Chiefs and Highlanders assistant Keane - reports

Connacht have lost patience with Kieran Keane and the New Zealander's short stint at the Sportsground is nearing an end.

Nathaniel Cope

01 May 2018, 7:52

EXCLUSIVE - Carbery and Schmidt met over the weekend in Dublin

It appears that Joey Carbery's move to Ulster took a step closer after a meeting with Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt.

Nathaniel Cope

30 Apr 2018, 8:42

Emotions run high in Connacht as John Muldoon makes final bow

Connacht will bid farewell to one of their all-time greats when John Muldoon plays his final game on Saturday, after a 17-year ass…

Nathaniel Cope

28 Apr 2018, 5:56

Munster be warned - the frightening stats that make Leone Nakarawa a man apart

Racing 92 second row Leone Nakarawa has been one of the standout players in this season's Champions Cup and the Fijian's statistic…

Nathaniel Cope

21 Apr 2018, 4:09

Cullen gives update on O'Brien as concern mounts over Ireland flanker's shoulder injury

Leo Cullen gave an update on Sean O'Brien's injured shoulder and it doesn't look good for the Ireland and Leinster flanker.

Nathaniel Cope

20 Apr 2018, 12:36

Big calls as Leinster and Munster name teams for Champions Cup semi-finals

Leinster and Munster have named their teams for their Champions Cup semi-finals.

Nathaniel Cope

20 Apr 2018, 7:37

Scarlets prop Evans on Pivac to Wales rumours, facing Tadhg Furlong and playing through a broken finger

The Scarlets are on the verge of a Champions Cup final and their success is turning heads at the WRU, with a replacement for Warre…

Nathaniel Cope

19 Apr 2018, 6:11

Rugby Europe issues hefty bans to Spanish players over controversial Belgium match

Rugby Europe has handed out bans of 121 weeks to five Spanish players who were involved in a bust-up with a Romanian referee over…

Nathaniel Cope

17 Apr 2018, 12:47

Chiefs scrum half puts boot into Folau over comments

Chiefs scrum half Brad Weber has lashed out at Israel Folau over his controversial social media posts, saying playing against the …

Nathaniel Cope

17 Apr 2018, 8:51

Ex-Springbok coach De Villiers faces major challenges as Zimbabwe seek spot at 2019 World Cup

Nathaniel Cope

14 Apr 2018, 5:36

Cave signs new deal with Ulster

Darren Cave has signed a contract extension with Ulster Rugby which will keep him at the club until summer 2019.

Nathaniel Cope

12 Apr 2018, 6:24