England international Poppy Cleall ‘headbutted’ opposition coach in half-time bust-up
Tensions reportedly spilled over in the tunnel as the players headed to their dressing rooms England rugby star Poppy Cleall is being investigated by the Rugby Football Union over allegations that she ‘headbutted’ an Exeter Chiefs coach at halftime of their Premier 15s semi-final. Tensions reportedly spilled over at half-time of the match between Saracens […]
3 years ago
Stuart Hogg picks Ireland star as strongest teammate in the gym
“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
Peter O’Mahony causes havoc as Munster reach Champins Cup quarters
MUNSTER 26-10 EXETER (34-23 on aggregate) Inspired by Peter O’Mahony and Joey Carbery, Munster have reached the Champions Cup quarter finals. Peter O’Mahony had a superb game for the two-time European champions, making four turnovers and supplying a great pass – as emergency scrumhalf – for Joey Carbery’s try. He was mobbed by teammates as […]
4 years ago
England star Jack Nowell spotted in Munster jersey, on the beers, at Thomond Park
The Exeter star hid the Munster crest when his image flashed up on the big screen. Jack Nowell was not able to help his Exeter teammates on the pitch today, but he was cheering them on from the stands… albeit in a Munster jersey. Nowell, who was out of the Champions Cup ‘Last 16’ encounter […]
4 years ago
Sam Warburton hails “amazing” Jack O’Donoghue as Keith Earls leaves us stunned
EXETER 13-8 MUNSTER Munster were not at the races, in an attacking sense, but they defended like demons and fought right until the death. Keith Earls’ late try-saver could yet prove crucial. Munster trailed 10-0 to Chiefs at half-time – tries from Jacques Vermeulen and Stuart Hogg – and the Sandy Park faithful must have […]
4 years ago
How many other European Cup winners started off as their club’s groundsman?
“We’re different down here. It’s a different club; a different culture.” From Sandy Park to Teignmouth is not just over 20 minutes away, if you catch the lights the right way. Life flows more casually in England’s South West, but Joe Simmonds never knew it any other way. “That’s the thing,” he tells us. “We’ve […]
4 years ago