The Leinster legend opened up about the painful experience in his new book. Former Ireland and Leinster fly-half Johnny Sexton has revealed details of a heartbreaking conversation he had with his eldest son Luca after he made the decision to retire from professional rugby last year. Last weekend, several excerpts of the ex-kicker’s new book, […]

1 year ago

“You can never be arrogant in this game.” South Africa star Eben Etzebeth has let slip one big mistake that Ireland players made after their early World Cup clash against the Springboks last year. The two giants went head to head in a Pool B contest at the Stade de France, with Andy Farrell’s men […]

2 years ago

Brought to you be Heineken Manie Libbok was dropped from the Springboks’ 23 man squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand. Having played in every other game in the tournament, starting in all bar one of the five, the 26-year-old fly-half had played a key role in the team’s journey to […]

2 years ago

Jean Kleyn has said that, for him, the call to represent South Africa at the 2023 World Cup came ‘out of the blue.’ Having qualified for Ireland through residency grounds, the Munster lock represented Ireland at the 2019 World Cup in Japan and subsequently in the 2020 Six Nations. He fell out of favour following […]

2 years ago

New Zealand captain Sam Cane was sent off in the 28th minute of their Rugby World Cup final loss to South Africa. Having initially been sent to the bunker, the TMO intervened to upgrade the flanker’s card to red, earning him an unwanted piece of history in the process. For his head-high tackle on South […]

2 years ago

Bundee Aki is among four players nominated for the prestigious World Rugby player of the year award. The Connacht centre capped off a brilliant general season with an outstanding World Cup, where he scored five tries in five games, while playing every minute of the tournament for Ireland. Aki, 33, made 10 clean breaks across […]

2 years ago