Nigel Owens interview: ‘I’m wondering if rugby has lost its way’
Former international rugby referee Nigel Owens. Photo: Steve Humphries Nigel Owens found himself in an unusual spot last…
Nigel Owens: ‘I’m wondering if rugby has lost its way’
The legendary referee may have hung up his whistle, but he remains involved, as a pundit on Welsh…
Harry Byrne set to start for Leinster against Leicester as Leo Cullen primes Rieko Ioane for midfield role
Harry Byrne of Leinster kicks a conversion during the Investec Champions Cup win over Harlequins at the Aviva…
Johann Van Graan has last laugh as six-try Bath outclass Munster in Champions Cup
Bath 40 Munster 14 Shane Daly of Munster evades the tackle of Max Ojomoh of Bath during the…
Rúaidhrà O’Connor: Ireland have never had a better chance to break World Cup glass ceiling as Scotland game looms large
Andy Farrell knows his Ireland side have a great chance to break their World Cup glass ceiling. Picture:…
‘He’s being assessed’ – Munster hope to have Jack Crowley fit to face Bath after injury scare
Jack Crowley of Munster dives over to score his side’s third try against the Stormers at the weekend.…
Rúaidhrà O’Connor: It’s just as well for Ireland and Andy Farrell that the World Cup draw is being done early
Wednesday morning’s draw will focus Irish minds a little more, but head coach has bigger fish to fry…
‘Ireland are probably paying the price’ – Stormers coach John Dobson says South African scrum dominance is here to stay
Stormers players celebrate after their victory over Munster on Saturday night at Thomond Park. Photo: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile Long…
Munster taught harsh scrum lesson as Stormers’ bomb squad delivers second-half comeback to stun Thomond Park
Munster 21 Stormers 27 Gavin Coombes of Munster is tackled by DHL Stormers players Neethlin Fouche, left, and…
Rúaidhrà O’Connor: Is Jacques Nienaber’s position within Irish rugby tenable after his come-and-get-me plea to Rassie Erasmus?
South African coaching duo are taking Irish rugby for a ride and so far nobody is staying stop…
Ireland rugby jury: Rating the Autumn performances, Andy Farrell’s biggest issues, and the Six Nations bolters
Ryan Baird and his team-mates react after conceding a first try against South Africa during the Quilter Nations…
Rúaidhrà O’Connor: Acceptance of moral victory shows Ireland have fallen back to the Six Nations pack again
Andy Farrell’s post-match press conference got off to a bad start when, for the second time in three…