Ben Betts had hoped a switch to England would be a career springboard after playing for Ireland in age-grade World Cup final, but he has now quit Doncaster.
Not for nothing have the Irish been described as the Samoan rugby players of the northern hemisphere. More often than not, they are excellent value-for-money signings when they head abroad.
Turns out June 2016 in Manchester was the month when England got the World Rugby Under-20s Cup but Ireland ultimately got the cream.
Matt O’Connor has been talking about the top two being Leicester’s aim this week but their recruitment hasn’t been good enough and I can see them missing out on the play-offs again.
Matt O’Connor has been talking about the top two being Leicester’s aim this week but their recruitment hasn’t been good enough and I can see them missing out on the play-offs again.
The 2018/19 Gallagher Premiership season is upon us, with 11 teams intent on knocking Saracens off their perch as reigning champions, Alex Shaw takes an in-depth look at each of them.
Leicester Tigers have been busy bolstering their front row, with a third player signing on the dotted line this week alone.
Leicester Tigers have been busy bolstering their front row, with a third player signing on the dotted line this week alone.
After Ellis Genge's injury and several front row departures Leicester Tigers have bolstered their options by signing two international props - Tongan international David Feao and Fijian international Campese Ma’afu.
July is here and teams up and down the country are heading back into preseason and beginning their preparations for the 2018/19 season.
