While we are still recovering from the hit Courtney Lawes laid on Jules Plisson on Saturday, here is another teeth rattler, this time from a Rugby League clash in Australia.
The NRL game between the Penrith Panthers and the Sydney Roosters ended in a 20-12 win for the Roosters and two of the best teams in the competition served up a bruising contest.
The most brutal example of the physicality came via Dylan Napa, who lined up and stopped Penrith's James Segeyaro in some style, hitting him so hard that he caused a turnover.
It’s getting close! With the Six Nations over and done with, Ireland’s 2027 World Cup match-day squad has become a whole lot clearer. We’ve picked the side we would like to see, with a few surprises on the bench. Loosehead prop – Paddy McCarthy After injuries to Ireland’s top-three looseheads – Andrew Porter, Jack Boyle […]
Very fair from the Ireland boss. Scotland came to the Aviva Stadium with a Six Nations title on their minds, but these dreams were firmly put to down bed by an Ireland side who were on top from minute one to 80. Aside from the stellar displays from most of the players, another aspect of […]
Another top performance! Our Ireland player ratings as Andy Farrell’s men put in a six-try performance to defeat Scotland. Tom O’Toole – 8.5 The Ulsterman’s switch to loosehead looks to be paying real dividends with another great showing in the scrum, the highlight of which was an early penalty that led to Jamie Osborne’s try. […]