Former Ireland captain calls out Bundee Aki after ban for post-match abuse of ref
He has had his say. Bundee Aki has received a six-game ban – with the final two suspended – for his actions following Connacht’s loss to Leinster on Saturday. According to the URC disciplinary panel, the 35-year-old ‘engaged with the match official team after the game on several occasions in a manner which breached the […]
1 month ago
Footage shows moment banned Bundee Aki crossed the line with red against Leinster
Not his best moment. Connacht centre Bundee Aki did not travel to Ireland’s Portugal training camp ahead of the Six Nations, after being cited following his side’s loss to Leinster on Saturday. A ‘Misconduct Complaint’ against the 35-year-old was after comments made to match officials at the match. In a statement, the IRFU said: “The […]
1 month ago
Jack Crowley intercept pass gifts late URC win to the Stormers
A tough one to take. At half-time in Limerick, Munster were cruising, with converted tries from Tadhg Beirne, John Hodnett, and Jack Crowley giving them a 21-6 lead. However, the Stormers began to put their weight around Thomond Park and clawed their way back to within one point after converted scores from Adre Smith and […]
3 months ago
Leinster slammed for ‘worst-ever’ performance in sobering defeat at the Stormers
Where did this come from? Leinster were beaten 35-0 by the Stormers in their URC season opener, in what many are describing as their worst performance in recent memory. Leinster, who had a squad including 13 internationals, were well beaten in every area in Cape Town, with a torrid second-half showing. They gave up four […]
6 months ago
Two-time Cork All-Star arrested in Dublin two days before drink-driving court case
He was a goalkeeper for Cork for 15 seasons before his retirement in 2020. Former Cork goalkeeper, Anthony Nash, was arrested for public disorder in Dublin just two days before the dismissal of his drink-driving case. Nash was arrested in a Dublin 1 hotel on Saturday after gardaí were contacted over concerns that the 40-year-old […]
9 months ago
Leo Cullen welcomes ‘abuse’ thrown at Leinster after URC title win
He was in a bullish mood! Leinster exorcised a few of their demons with Saturday’s URC final win over the Bulls at Croke Park; their first title since the 2021 Pro14. After years of underperforming in the biggest games and numerous near misses in the Champions Cup, the team have come in for a significant […]
9 months ago