Romain Poite
Romain Poite “brilliant to deal with” – Sexton

Romain Poite “brilliant to deal with” – Sexton

“Maybe I am wrong, but that’s my decision”. When Johnny Sexton was made captain of the Irish team for the Six Nations, it made a lot of sense. It was a real ‘not throwing the baby out with the bath water’ type of announcement, it established Sexton as the most senior member of the squad […]

6 years ago

Greig Laidlaw claims referee Romain Poite ‘doesn’t like Scotland’

Greig Laidlaw claims referee Romain Poite ‘doesn’t like Scotland’

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw has criticised referee Romain Poite for his performance during Ireland’s 22-13 win over the Scots in Edinburgh on Saturday. Scotland conceded seven penalties to six during a scrappy game at Murrayfield but Laidlaw feels that the French official does not see eye to eye with his team. “Romain Poite picked us […]

7 years ago

Leinster flanker Rhys Ruddock floors referee Romain Poite in back play

Leinster flanker Rhys Ruddock floors referee Romain Poite in back play

Leinster flanker Rhys Ruddock was a late injury replacement for teammate Dan Leavy in the Blues’ 52-3 win over Wasps at the RDS on Friday. Ruddock came in as a late call up for the injured Leavy, who was a late scratch from the game with a leg complaint, and he certainly made his presence […]

8 years ago

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