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Nathaniel Cope

Dublin based journalist.

Video: Kearney starts mind games with Biggar ahead of Wales test

Ireland fullback Rob Kearney has given an interesting insight into how Dan Biggar operates and hopes to take advantage this weeken…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
20 Feb 2018, 10:41

Video: Andy Farrell hits out at young players in Ireland squad

Ireland's defensive coach Andy Farrell has fired a word of warning for some of the younger players in the Ireland squad.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
20 Feb 2018, 9:31

Gatland makes big calls for Ireland clash

Warren Gatland has brought back some of his frontline players for this weekend’s Natwest 6 Nations clash with Ireland at the Avi…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
20 Feb 2018, 7:04

Video: Shane Williams gives verdict on which club North should join next

George North is leaving Northampton at the end of the season and Shane Williams has given him some words of advice when it comes t…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
19 Feb 2018, 10:32

Ireland bring in reinforcements as injuries pile up for Wales game

Ireland have brought in several players to their squad for their upcoming Natwest 6 Nations match with Wales as the injuries conti…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
19 Feb 2018, 8:32

Ex-England international Waldrom reveals new club

Former England number eight Thomas Waldrom has announced his new club after deciding to quit the Aviva Premiership at the end of t…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
18 Feb 2018, 17:49

Video: Nick Kennedy's blunt assessment of London Irish's season

Things are not looking good for London Irish at the moment, they are stuck at the foot of the Aviva Premiership table, 12 points a…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
16 Feb 2018, 7:30

Ireland international Conway signs contract extension at Munster

Andrew Conway has signed a contract extension with Munster Rugby and the IRFU.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
16 Feb 2018, 5:33

Denton to leave for Premiership rival, while Du Preez joins Worcester

Warriors have confirmed that their Scotland international David Denton will be leaving the club at the end of the season.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
13 Feb 2018, 9:32

Bristol-bound Charles Piutau suffers injury blow for Ulster

Ulster suffered a blow with the news that fullback Charles Piutau has been struck down with injury.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
13 Feb 2018, 8:36

Worcester Warriors sign Wales international

Worcester Warriors continued their preparations for the 2018/19 season by signing adding another Wales international to their squa…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
13 Feb 2018, 7:38

Video: Laidlaw has a pop at Eddie Jones ahead of Calcutta Cup

Scotland scrum half Greig Laidlaw has upped the tension ahead of the Calcutta Cup with a pop at England head coach Eddie Jones. …

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
12 Feb 2018, 10:06

Confirmed - Danny Cipriani to leave Wasps

Wasps have confirmed that Danny Cipriani will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
12 Feb 2018, 6:05

Video: Parisse gives his verdict on Ireland and England

Italy captain Sergio Parisse is well placed to compare the two leading contenders for the Natwest 6 Nations - Ireland and England.…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
10 Feb 2018, 15:09

Ireland player ratings versus Italy

Ireland picked up their second win of the Natwest 6 Nations with a comprehensive 56-19 win over Italy. RugbyPass looks at how t…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
10 Feb 2018, 13:30

Video: O'Shea hints over Parisse future and speaks about under achieving Harlequins

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea made fans of Sergio Parisse sit up and take notice on Thursday, as he gave a hint over the number 8'…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
08 Feb 2018, 16:02

Video: Tough-talking Townsend takes media bashing, but tries to ease talk of disaster

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend was given a grilling by the Scottish media on Thursday, as they once again sought answers to h…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
08 Feb 2018, 15:34

Video: Gatland trolls England in presser but backs Jones for his previous gig

Warren Gatland knows all about British and Irish Lions tours, a 2-1 success over Australia in 2013, was followed by a drawn series…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
06 Feb 2018, 16:03

Van Graan on defensive over South African teenagers arrival at Munster

Munster head coach Johann van Graan has denied that bringing in two South Africa teenagers is detrimental to the development of lo…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
06 Feb 2018, 11:21

Carbery in awe of 'perfectionist' Sexton after that kick

Joey Carbery believes that Johnny Sexton's drive for perfection "makes everybody play better". The 22-year-old is hoping to fea…

Nathaniel Cope
Nathaniel Cope
06 Feb 2018, 9:28
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