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Saracens are considering an official complaint against a Munster doctor after a “horrible” insult directed at hooker Jamie George sparked a mass brawl. Tensions flared in the Champions Cup clash at Allianz Park on Saturday after George and Dr Jamie Kearns clashed on…
Exeter and England wing Jack Nowell desperate for a change in fortunes after pain game which has seen him undergo SEVEN different operations in as many years Jack Nowell has admitted it has been a frustrating year with Exeter and England Exeter…
Leinster 50-21 Northampton: Hosts book European Champions Cup quarter-final berth with two pool rounds to spare as Garry Ringrose hat-trick helps Irish side thrash Premiership leaders Leinster secured the bonus point before half-time against Northampton Garry Ringrose scored twice before the break…
Not quite a Christmas cracker then, but more of a turkey shoot as, for the second week running, Leinster ruthlessly flexed their muscles to easily dispose of Northampton Saints. The writing was on the wall before a ball was even kicked in…
Munster’s head of medical Dr Jamie Kearns could find himself in hot water after becoming embroiled in a heated incident during the province’s 15-6 defeat to Saracens this afternoon. Saracens allege that the medic aimed a derogatory remark at their England and…
The recruitment of Stephen Larkham was rightly seen as a coup when the Australian was employed this season to evolve Munster into a trophy-winning club. The South African mindset of Rassie Erasmus, Jacques Nienaber, Johann van Graan and JP Ferreira will only…
IF John Cooney entered tonight as the form number nine in Ireland, after Ulster’s win over Harlequins in Twickenham he may well stand peerless regardless of position. Having already provided telling contributions in the province’s three prior Champions Cup victories, he was…
Former England coach Scott Wisemantel was confirmed as the new Wallabies attack coach among Dave Rennie’s backroom staff on Thursday when Rugby Australia announced three new appointments. Wisemantel, whose stock rose considerably working in the attack role with England before and during this…
Ian Foster has been appointed the new head coach of the All Blacks, promoted from his role as assistant under Steve Hansen to take up the reins at the most successful national rugby team of the modern era. Foster served eight years…
IT was a mad old game up in the Kingspan last Saturday. A 25-24 score-line told you that Ulster may not have taken Harlequins as seriously as they should have. Quins were doughty and competitive and showed some real gladiatorial zeal before…
Wales forward Cory Hill is closing in on a return to action after almost 10 months out of the game. The Dragons lock has been sidelined due to a stress fracture in his leg. He has not played since Wales beat England…
Jonathan Sexton will be out for 8-10 weeks with a significant medial tear to his right knee. The likelihood is that the veteran leader will miss out on the opener against Scotland on February 1 and the much-anticipated clash with Wales seven…