Munster took a huge step towards not only a Guinness Pro12 top four spot, but also a home semi final, with a 10-7 win over Glasgow at Irish Independent Park. The Irish side should have been out of sight by the time Stuart Hogg scampered down the touchline to pull the Warriors within three but […] READ MORE
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Champions Cup Quarter Finals Completed
Champions Cup quarter finals were up for grabs as the pool stages entered it’s closing stages. With four teams still to play, three of which could have a chance at qualification, it meant all was all to play for as Wasps took on Zebre and Toulouse faced Connacht. FINAL DAY EQUATION Toulouse beat Connacht to take their place as […] READ MORE
Langilangi Haupeakui Set For Pro 12
USA Rugby test cap, Langilangi Haupeakui is ready to make his European debut with the Glasgow Warriors. The United States began their first professional Rugby Union conference last year with Pro Rugby. The competition began well for the USA and Pro Rugby is exceeding all expectations. Pro Rugby is proving to be a valuable training […] READ MORE
Rugby Community Stands ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’ To Mourn Passing of Anthony Foley
Too many times we hear the statement made that somebody “epitomises such and such”. Oft is the phrase uttered that somebody is “such and such through and through”. They are used, on many an occasion, with an element of poetic licence and will nicely embellish a description of someone or something that is good, honest […] READ MORE
Dan Carter Unavailable for Racing 92 Champions Cup Match
Racing 92 have struggled during the first portion of the Top 14 season. The struggle has been largely due to an Dan Carter injury. This has been compounded by external issues over alleged doping within the club, but all that must be put aside before they play this weekend. Entering round one of the Champions Cup on […] READ MORE
Conor Murray – The Most Important Player in Europe?
Conor Murray will make the difference as Munster and Ireland chase silverware this season. He will also be a key player for the British & Irish Lions. READ MORE
Maori All Blacks 2016 coaching team announced
New Zealand Rugby have revealed the detail for the 2016 Maori All Blacks coaching group. Head Coach Colin Cooper has announced the coaching and management team for the Northern Hemisphere tour, at the end of this year. Tana Umaga appointed to new Assistant Coach role Former All Blacks captain and current Blues Head Coach Tana Umaga (main picture) […] READ MORE