Rugby elation to rugby heartache, a footballing managerial merry-go-round, golfing greatness, boxing blockbusters and so much more. The 2023 Irish sporting landscape had a little bit of everything.…
Read more Irish sporting year in review: Rory McIlroy, Katie Taylor, Johnny Sexton and Katie McCabe lead the way in 2023Ugo Monye, who now works as a TV pundit, revealed on social media a supporter repeatedly targeted him with a racist insult after Exeter Chiefs’ victory over Gloucester;…
Read more Police make contact with man over alleged racist abuse suffered by Ugo Monye after Exeter Chiefs’ victory over GloucesterFrance captain Antoine Dupont is set to take a break from the 15-a-side game in order to focus on sevens in the build up to the 2024 Olympic…
Read more Antoine Dupont: France captain set to miss Six Nations to prepare for 2024 Olympics in ParisBath returned to winning ways with a big win over Gloucester in a rollercoaster West Country derby that featured eight tries; Bath are two points ahead of Exeter, with…
Read more Premiership Rugby: Bath go top of table with comeback win over Gloucester in West Country derbyEngland got their WXV campaign off to a winning start beating Australia 42-7 last Friday; They come up against Canada on Friday in the second of their three…
Read more England vs Canada: Changes made to women’s rugby will ‘help the game grow’ says Louis DeaconIn a study of the brains of 31 former players, CTE was present in 21 of the brains (68 per cent) donated to research institutes in the USA,…
Read more Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) risk among rugby players increases with length of careerWasps were considering building a multi-use stadium, training facilities and a hotel on the outskirts of Swanley, with a public consultation planned next month; Wasps have been without…
Read more Wasps: Former Premiership side announce plan to move into new stadium in KentMegan Wellens Digital Sports Journalist @MegWellensX Ahead of England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final, we take a look at some reasons for optimism; England vs South Africa takes place…
Read more Rugby World Cup: Can England be cautiously optimistic of causing an upset against South Africa?Mark Telea starts on the left flank in place of Leicester Fainga’anuku, who drops out of the matchday 23 for the All Blacks’ World Cup semi-final against Argentina…
Read more Rugby World Cup: New Zealand make two changes for semi-final vs ArgentinaLast Updated: 13/10/23 10:49am Antoine Dupont will start for France vs South Africa in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final France captain Antoine Dupont has been named to start…
Read more Rugby World Cup: Antoine Dupont named to start for France vs South Africa in quarter-finalRugby World Cup – Pool B: Scotland’s last chance; Ireland under pressure? Pool C: Fiji to formally dump Wallabies out? Wales already through; Pool A: Italy’s unlikely shot vs…
Read more Rugby World Cup permutations: Scotland, Italy’s last chance, Ireland, France, Fiji under pressure?England are now through to the quarter-finals after Japan beat Samoa; Japan are now in second place in Pool D after the 28-22 victory; Samoa’s Ben Lam was…
Read more Rugby World Cup: England secure quarter-final spot after Japan hold off Samoa in close 28-22 contestEngland are without captain Owen Farrell and forward Tom Curry for Sunday’s World Cup match against Japan as the duo serve suspensions following red cards; England head coach…
Read more Rugby World Cup 2023: England head coach Steve Borthwick highlights World Rugby over inconsistencyEngland defence coach Kevin Sinfield laid into the team after defeat to Fiji in late August, says Freddie Steward, with that blast inspiring Steve Borthwick’s men in victory…
Read more Rugby World Cup: England inspired by verbal ‘rocket’ from Kevin Sinfield as they start tournament with winAlex Mitchell and Jonny May were not included in England’s original World Cup squad; Tom Curry has recovered from an ankle injury and will play for the first…
Read more Jonny May and Alex Mitchell to start for England in Rugby World Cup opener against ArgentinaLast Updated: 24/08/23 2:17pm England wing Anthony Watson in action against Ireland England wing Anthony Watson has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup due to a…
Read more Rugby World Cup: England wing Anthony Watson ruled out of tournament with calf injuryKeith Earls is set to become Ireland’s ninth centurion when they face England in a Rugby World Cup warm-up; he will join Ireland greats such as Brian O’Driscoll,…
Read more Keith Earls honoured as long-awaited 100th Ireland cap approaches against EnglandEngland captain Owen Farrell has had his red card against Wales overturned and is free to play in their Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Ireland on Saturday…
Read more Owen Farrell: England captain has red card overturned and is free to play against IrelandMarc Bazeley @MarcBazeley Gareth Davies and George North both scored tries, while Leigh Halfpenny kicked two goals and two penalties; Marcus Smith kicked England’s points; England head coach…
Read more Wales 20-9 England: Gareth Davies and George North help hosts to World Cup warm-up victory in Leigh Halfpenny’s 100th gameBen Youngs, Owen Farrell and Jamie George do not feature in England’s squad to face Wales in one of four upcoming World Cup warm-up friendlies, with Danny Care…
Read more Danny Care returns for England while Ellis Genge named captain against Wales in World Cup warm-up match
