A huge fan of rugby and Liverpool FC, Jonny has been writing about both for several years. Having played rugby to a high level Jonny likes to give analytical insights as well as staying up to date with the latest news. Jonny has been an avid Liverpool fans since a child and his oldest memory is watching Liverpool win number five in Istanbul at the age of eight.
The Top 14 has a playoff structure, with the top six qualifying for the next phase of the competition. The top two will automatically advance to the semi-finals and face the winners of the playoffs among teams who finish between third and sixth. Top eight also hold some significance as these teams qualify for the […]
In Super Rugby, the top six places are the most important as they earn a place in the playoffs. The winners of the three playoff matches earn a place in the semi-final. Finishing as high within this top six as possible is also really important, as a place in the semi-finals is given to the […]
Rugby Union News Today, with ins and outs at Leinster, Borthwick has the backing of the RFU until after the World Cup, and a New Zealand-born star declares his intentions to play for Wales internationally Borthwick has the backing of the RFU until after the 2027 World Cup Steve Borthwick has been given the backing […]
The Gallagher PREM have released their dates for the 2026-27 season. This will begin on the weekend of the 25th-27th September 2026, and the final will be played at Allianz Twickenham on Saturday 19th June 2027. The full fixture list will be released in July. The structure of the Gallagher PREM 2026-27 season The 2026-27 […]
Leinster fans have started a campaign on a fan forum to show incredible support for one of their local interpro rivals. Leinster fans will be preparing for the Champions Cup final in Bilbao after they defeated Toulon in Dublin this weekend. The European finals take place over Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd May in the […]
In the Gallagher PREM, teams are chasing for the Top Four as these will want a place in the playoffs. With four games remaining, the amount of shifting that can take place in the table will be minor, but can reflect majorly around that fourth position. Leicester Tigers vs Northampton Saints (3rd vs 1st) Leicester […]
The race for the top eight is heating up in the URC as nine teams chase European Champions Cup qualification for next season and a place in the playoffs. Finishing in the top two and top four are also added bonuses for the teams that finish in these places. The top four get a home […]
Eddie Hearn has claimed that “you are going to see” Henry Pollock everywhere, and the chances you will “probably be bored of him after a while.” The claim came a few weeks after Pollock signed as part of Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Talent agency, along with Scotland superstar Finn Russell. What did Eddie Hearn say about […]
Rugby Union News Today, as the European finals are confirmed, Alfie Barbeary shares his thoughts on his high tackle, and the rest of the world reacts. Fiji have released their extended squad, and some shocks of former internationals from other nations join the squad. Bilbao finals confirmed after incredible weekend of action Ulster and Montpellier […]
Luke Fitzgerald, in his Left-Wing Podcast, has made a call for the 5-3 bench split, calling for coaches to recognise the importance that a backline substitute can have on the game late in the match. Fitzgerald is a former Leinster, Ireland and Lions winger who has spoken out against the ‘Bomb Squad’, arguing for the […]
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have shared their views on the controversial TMO decision, which saw Maxime Lucu avoid punishment for a high tackle on Alfie Barbeary. The For Love of Rugby hosts felt that Bath should remember the refereeing decisions that went in their favour to reach the semi-final. They also believed for the […]
Last week, it appeared the Sharks of South Africa were favourites to sign legendary Australian player James O’Connor. However, two sides from his native Australia have entered the race for his signature when his contract with the Leicester Tigers ends at the end of the season. A move to South Africa would see the Australian […]