Editor of RRU | Writer for RLL, RMU & TZ
50 articles
Former Leinster and Ireland legendary centre Brian O’Driscoll has welcomed Owen Farrell’s addition to the backroom staff and believes his arrival will help improve both the players and his fellow coaches. Speaking on Newstalk’s Off The Ball programme, as reported by the Irish Independent, the now retired former British & Irish Lion believes that Farrell […]
With two of the Pro12’s heavyweights due to clash tonight at the Liberty Stadium as second-placed Leinster take on seventh-placed Ospreys we have picked our combined XV from the confirmed team sheets ahead of the highly anticipated tie. With Dan Biggar returning to the Ospreys’ starting XV as he attempts to form a new half-back […]
The Irish Rugby Football Union have today announced the appointment of former England assistant coach Andy Farrell. Following his departure from the England setup alongside head coach Stuart Lancaster and fellow assistants Graham Rowntree and Mike Catt after an abysmal Rugby World Cup campaign the former Rugby League star is relishing the new challenge. Farrell, […]
Ireland fly-half Ian Madigan is set for a new challenge in France in the Top 14 after agreeing to a two-year deal to join Bordeaux-Begles. The Irish playmaker, who impressed for his nation during this year’s Rugby World Cup despite Ireland’s eventual elimination at the hands of Argentina, has admitted that it was the right […]
Wales and Ospreys scrum-half Rhys Webb has agreed to a new National Dual Contract – ending speculation surrounding his future as he intends on staying in Wales rather than playing abroad. As reported by Wales Online, the announcement will come as good news to supporters of Welsh rugby as the 27-year-old followed in the footsteps […]
Following an impressive Rugby World Cup campaign with Japan Eddie Jones is set to be named the first overseas head coach to take control of the England national side. The 55-year-old Australian, who stepped down from his role with the Japan national side last month, is apparently the RFU’s preferred choice to take over from […]
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has today announced his retirement as he finally brings an end to a glittering career in the All Black jersey. As reported by the BBC, the sad news comes in an already difficult week for All Blacks fans who paid tributes to the news of the death of New Zealand […]
One of the greatest players ever to grace the game of rugby union, New Zealand legend Jonah Lomu unexpectedly passed away during the early hours of Wednesday morning. The 40-year-old former All Blacks winger had been suffering from long-term health issues that initially forced the intimidating winger into retirement in 2002 due to a rare […]
Current England captain Chris Robshaw has committed his long-term future to Harlequins after signing a new contract. The former club captain, 29, is pleased to have extended his stay with the only club he has played for professionally and the new deal will see his association with the club rise to over 10 years after […]
Former South Africa head coach Jake White has been identified by the RFU as a possible replacement for Stuart Lancaster and has already held talks about the vacancy, according to reports in France. The 52-year-old, who lead South Africa to their second Rugby World Cup triumph in 2007 and overcoming England in the final, has […]
Dan Carter has admitted that he considered quitting rugby union two years ago to become and NFL player. The recently retired All Black, who won the Rugby World Cup in his final international match last month, told the Daily Telegraph in an exclusive interview that life could have been very different had he chosen to […]
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has announced that he will step down from his position following the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. As reported by the BBC, the 52-year-old believes the time will have finally come to return home after concluding an epic 12-year reign with the Welsh national rugby team. “I’m here until […]