Reports suggests Ireland want Farrell beyond World Cup after huge Saracens bid
Very interesting turn of events In recent weeks there has been plenty of speculation as to whether Andy Farrell will stay on as Ireland head coach beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The Englishman is contracted until the end of the showpiece event in Australia, with many believing that he will and should move on […]
2 weeks ago
Irish provinces discover their pool stages fate for Champions and Challenge Cups
Some tasty fixture in there. There are some enthralling, and testing fixtures ahead – in both the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup – for the Irish provinces. The addition of South African sides, from the United Rugby Championship, have considerably enlivened matters. When all the team balls and pool balls had been drawn, it was […]
4 years ago
“It’s honestly amazing” – Last-gasp Freddie Burns drop goal stuns Saracens
LEICESTER 15-12 SARACENS Leicester Tigers outhalf Freddie Burns entered the fray earlier than expected, after George Ford limped off. He had a fine game, then won it at the death with a clutch drop goal. Tigers, who only avoided Premiership relegation in 2020 after Saracens’ points deduction for illegal player salaries, fell behind to an […]
4 years ago
Leicester Tigers left fuming with Wayne Barnes after dangerous Saracens tackle
“You can disagree with me, but you can’t speak like that.” After a pretty average opening 20 minutes of the 2022 Gallagher Premiership Final, at Twickenham, it all suddenly came to life. Wayne Barnes and his Television Match Official also had a big call to make. Saracens were leading Leicester Tigers 3-0, after an early […]
4 years ago
Saracens confirm skull fracture for Jackson Wray after Northampton win
In among an injury update for nine other players came the grim confirmation. Saracens have confirmed that back-row Jackson Wray fractured his skull in their weekend win over Northampton Saints. Sarries defeated Saints 30-6 but Wray, who came on as a half-time replacement for Billy Vunipola, appeared to injure himself while making a tackle, late […]
4 years ago
Sale winger Byron McGuigan sent off after bodyslam on Nick Tompkins
He had to walk for that. Sale Sharks winger Byron McGuigan lost the head completely and was red-carded for a couple of dangerous slams on Saracens’ Nick Tompkins. With Saracens leading Sharks 13-0, early in the second half, a penalty went against the visitors and Tompkins was on the mind-up. The Wales star leaned down […]
4 years ago