“An absolute header” – Irish rugby stars reveal their maddest teammates
“He didn’t know what ‘no contact’ was. He was just smashing boys” Every team had a player, or two, that instantly lights up the place when they arrive. Be it their actions on or off the field, or on the way to the field, they create a buzz and leave folks shaking their head in […]
5 years ago
James Haskell responds to MMA call-outs by Neil Best and Andy Powell
Everyone wants a piece of ‘The Hask’. As soon as James Haskell announced he was signing up for a Mixed Martial Arts stint with Bellator, the offers started to flood in. The former England and Lions flanker is currently in training ahead of an anticipated Bellator debut in early 2020. Haskell, who is part of the UK’s […]
7 years ago
Neil Best throws down MMA debut challenge to James Haskell
“I’m always available.” Former Wasps, England and Lions flanker James Haskell only hung up his rugby boots over the summer but he is continuing on the professional sporting path by signing up for a Mixed Martial Arts stint with Bellator. Haskell has been using MMA fighting to keep fight, and work on different skill sets, […]
7 years ago
‘If Joey Carbery doesn’t fancy Ulster Rugby that’s his loss’
Former Ulster and Ireland flanker Neil Best has said that Joey Carbery’s decision to move to Munster instead of Ulster next season is his loss. Carbery announced on Thursday that he would be signing for Munster next season ending months of speculation linking him with a move away from Leinster. The 22-year-old fly-half was initially […]
8 years ago