Jonny is a former rugby player in Ireland's club system and is an Ulster and Ireland fan. He has spent a number of years writing about football and this was what brought him to the Dave Sport Group. As an expert in Irish Rugby, his expertise also stretches to Super Rugby having lived in New Zealand previously.
Dave Rennie has announced his second matchday 23 and has named two uncapped players on the bench who could see their potential All Blacks debuts. The All Blacks take on the Italians at the Hnry Stadium in Wellington for the second game of the Rugby Nations Championship, having won the opener. All Blacks Forwards 1 […]
England fans have taken to social media to share their frustration and disappointment after the 45-21 loss to South Africa. The focus came after a quote on the behind-the-scenes video on the England Rugby YouTube channel. Vice-captain Ellis Genge was recorded saying, “For about 60 minutes of that game they didn’t have the answers”. This […]
Following a razor-thin opening victory against France in Christchurch, All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has pivoted his selection strategy for Round 2 of the Nations Championship 2026. While welcoming Italy to Wellington traditionally invites wholesale squad rotation, Rennie is taking no chances against a dangerous, ascending Azzurri side.Instead of a complete second-string overhaul, New […]
Following a brutal, high-altitude opening clash against South Africa at Ellis Park, Steve Borthwick faces a completely different tactical challenge in Round 2 of the inaugural Nations Championship 2026. England return home to face Fiji at Liverpool’s Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, July 11, providing the ultimate window for squad rotation. With a gruelling trip […]
Fresh off a bruising, physical 33-31 victory over the Wallabies in Sydney, Ireland’s management faces a delicate balancing act ahead of this weekend’s clash against Japan at the Newcastle International Sports Centre. While the fixture presents a prime opportunity to rotate squad depth and hand opportunities to hungry fringe players, Andy Farrell’s hand has been […]
For 40 minutes in Christchurch, the rugby world held its collective breath. It felt like history was repeating itself in the worst possible way for New Zealand rugby. The All Blacks had stormed out to what should have been a comfortable lead, treating the home crowd to flashes of vintage, free-flowing counter-attacks. But as the […]
Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty has spoken to the media ahead of Ireland’s clash with Japan. Ireland have had a front-row injury crisis, and with a concussion stand-down for Jeremy Loughman being enforced, this has drawn media scrutiny as Ireland’s front-row depth hits new low levels. Fogarty has responded and shared the depth and versatility […]
Home team Ireland U20 Away team USA U20 Venue Avchala Stadium Competition Junior World Championship Kick-off time 10 am (UK and Ireland) Watch Live in the UK Premier Sports/Rugby Pass Tcv Ireland U20 vs USA U20 preview as the sides meet in the final round of the Junior World Championship. Both teams have lost their […]
It has been confirmed that Ireland prop Jeremy Loughman has been stood down for the game against Japan due to concussion. Loughman came off the bench for Tom O’Toole against Australia before he took a knee to the head. O’Toole was forced to return to the pitch and completed the rest of the game where […]
The second minute of a major international Test match is usually reserved for feeling out the opposition, setting a physical marker, or settling pre-match nerves. Instead, at a packed One NZ Stadium in Christchurch, the opening 120 seconds of the All Blacks’ clash against France delivered a disciplinary firestorm that will be debated in bars, […]
The All Blacks started the Rugby Nations Championship with a 34-32 win over France. The Hurricanes pair Cam Roigard and Ruben Love were at the centre of attention for All Blacks fans as they impressed in attack to help the All Blacks beat the Six Nations champions in Christchurch. Roigard produced a man of the […]
England player ratings after they suffered a 45-21 defeat to the Springboks at Ellis Park. The Springboks completely stunned England at the beginning of the game. England found themselves 17-0 down. England fought back in the first half to go into the break 17-14 behind. South Africa turned it on in the second half, scoring […]
