“I was thinking, ‘That’s a bit odd’.” Six months after it was announced he was signing for NEC Green Rockets, in Japan, and after umpteen pre-season games, Alex Goode finally made his Top League bow. “It turns out it’s the league for me,” the Saracens and England star remarked, “as there is absolutely no defence! […]

5 years ago

Taking a rarely tread path for Irish players. From Cashel to Shizuoka, via Pau, Paddy Butler is on the move. The former Munster back row has today confirmed that he will be playing for Yamaha Jubilo in Japan’s Top League for the next two seasons. The Shannon clubman made his Munster debut, at the age […]

6 years ago