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.
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 […]
France international footballer and Barcelona star, Jules Kounde was in attendance as Bordeaux Begles booked their place in the Champions Cup final in Bilbao in three weeks time. The Barcelona full-back was spotted going int the Bordeaux changing room after the game to see some of the French stars. The footballer received a UBB shirt […]
