“I’ve thrown myself under the bus, here!” It was Gallagher Premiership launch day, down at Twickenham Stadium, on Thursday morning and Stuart Hogg was in flying form, even if Henry Slade had given us a few pre-loaded questions. The Scotland and Lions fullback underwent some knee surgery, earlier this summer, and has trimmed down from […]

3 years ago

“Is that mine? About time! Cheers man, I’ve been waiting for that for ages.” The legend of Joe Marler has grown even more over the past nine days. Last weekend, Harlequins arranged for a helicopter ride so he could attend the birth of his fourth child, and then get over to Bristol to help beat […]

5 years ago

Sale have also found themselves linked with Wallabies fullback Israel Folau in recent weeks. Paddy Jackson looks set to be playing his rugby in England’s Aviva Premiership next season. The former Ulster outhalf is available on the free market after being axed from his provincial contract with the IRFU. The contract of Jackson and teammate […]

8 years ago

Definitely worth considering. PRO14 and Aviva Premiership officials may openly rail against this notion, but take a moment to consider the glorious possibilities. In the wake of England ending up with no representatives in the last four of the Champions Cup, claims of top players being burnt out, and some worrying financial valuations, rugby lovers […]

8 years ago

Former Ireland head coach Declan Kidney and ex-Ulster Director of Rugby Les Kiss have taken the reins of Aviva Premiership strugglers London Irish with immediate effect. Kidney will operate as the club’s technical consultant while Kiss has been appointed as head coach. The Exiles currently sit 12 points behind Worcester at the bottom of the […]

8 years ago

“That’s either dazed Donncha O’Callaghan or he’s taken a dive”

8 years ago