“It was a special weekend.” Anyone that was keeping an eye on their phones, or in the vicinity of several break-out celebrations, will tell you that Hugo Keenan and the Ireland lads had a good old, four-day run of toasting their Grand Slam triumph. We caught up with Keenan, not long off his Player of […]

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Steward’s red was a decisive moment in Ireland’s Grand Slam victory. England full back Freddie Steward was sent off by referee Jaco Peyper on the stroke of half time on Saturday, as a much-improved England side made Ireland sweat in the opening 40. Colliding with Ireland and Leinster full back Hugo Keenan, Steward’s elbow made […]

3 years ago

The England captain was in disbelief with Jaco Peyper’s decision. England fly half and captain Owen Farrell was incredulous with referee Jaco Peyper following the South African’s brandishing of a red card to English full back Freddie Steward, during their defeat at the hands of Grand Slam winning Ireland. During Peyper’s explanation of the decision […]

3 years ago

Freddie Steward received a controversial red card from Jaco Peyper. England full back Freddie Steward received a red card for an elbow to the head of his Irish counterpart Hugo Keenan on the stroke of half time as his English side seek to halt Ireland’s Grand Slam push. The incident happened at breakneck speed, with […]

3 years ago

The Leinster and Leicester fullbacks are flying it. For a good stretch, Rob Kearney and Mike Brown would be included in the debates for best fullbacks in world rugby. The torches have been passed to Hugo Keenan and Freddie Steward, two lads making the job look far easier than it actually is. Last weekend, in […]

3 years ago