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All of the major domestic rugby titles have been decided over the month of June, with the Crusaders seventh title in Super Rugby supporting their status as the Premier rugby franchise across the globe. The Currie Cup grand final was also played on Saturday, with the Free State Cheetahs claiming the reward in South Africa’s […] READ MORE
We are now at the end of Guinness Pro14 Round 2. Still plenty of matches left to play but it’s more than enough to come to some conclusions – right? Maybe, maybe not. At any rate, we can give it a go. Here’s what we learned over the first two rounds. What we learned – […] READ MORE
The Leinster vs Munster Pro 14 semi-final should have been a feast of rugby. It is the Irish derby and should have been a spectacle of a contest. Instead, it was a contest of who could play the slowest. Yes, the weather was atrocious. But from both sides it was an appalling battle of attrition, […] READ MORE
With the Guinness Pro14 season set to resume in August, clubs are busy completing transfers ahead of the restart and next season. Robert Rees brings you a complete list of transfers from the league. The list will continue to be updated as every signing/departure is made, so make sure to keep checking in. Last update: […] READ MORE
Leinster boast an embarrassment of riches in virtually all positions at present so it is no surprise that many promising players have left the province to find valuable game time elsewhere. Enda Fahy selects an alternative Leinster XV plying their trade outside Leinster, all of whom came through the Leinster sub-academy/academy (with the exception of […] READ MORE
A Super Rugby break-up could be imminent, and with the South Africans looking north at a spot in the Guinness Pro14, is this really the right option for all involved? Last Word delves into the issues surrounding the move. ‘It must be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, nor […] READ MORE
The 2019-20 Champions Cup campaign may be curtailed, but with plans to yet finish the competition off, Last Word takes a look back through the history books to bring you the top 25 teams in terms of points collected in the pool stages. Champions Cup history – Pool points The points are taken from every […] READ MORE
Munster prop James Cronin has been banned from rugby for one month due to an unintentional anti-doping violation. 1 month ban Randomly selected for an in-competition anti-doping test following Munster Rugby’s Heineken Champions Cup, Round 2 match against Racing 92 at Thomond Park on 23 November 2019, Cronin tested positive for prednisolone and prednisone which […] READ MORE
Scarlets’ Sam Lousi will be side-lined for five weeks after a red card was shown by Mike Adamson for a punch against Munster in their round 13 fixture in the Guinness Pro14. Sam Lousi taking five Lousi was shown a red card by referee Mike Adamson (SRU) under Law 9.12 – a player must not […] READ MORE
As we enter the final rounds of the Champions Cup the qualification excitement hots up. As per usual the qualification situation is immensely complicated. Therefore, David Challis is attempting to simplify the situation somewhat. Taking each pool one by one hopefully the picture will begin to be deciphered. However, a lot can change between now […] READ MORE
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