OUTGOING WALES COACH Warren Gatland will once again lead the Lions tour when the combined nations travel to take on South Africa in 2021, according to The Telegraph today. Gavin Mairs reports that Lions managing director Ben Calveley has completed negotiations with the Kiwi and the contract is expected to be signed and sealed next week, with a formal announcement […]
Warren Gatland set to take charge of third Lions tour – report
Owens appointed to referee Pro14 showdown between Leinster and Glasgow
NIGEL OWENS WILL referee his sixth Guinness Pro14 final this weekend after the Welsh official was appointed to take charge of the Celtic Park showdown between Leinster and Glasgow. Owens will be assisted by Ireland’s John Lacey and Mike Adamson of Scotland, while Ian Davies has been appointed as the Television Match Official for Saturday’s decider [KO 6.30pm, eir Sport/Premier […]
Lyon scrap past Montpellier into Top 14 semi-finals
LYON MOVED INTO the last four of the French Top 14 play-offs for the second year in a row on Saturday after battling past last year’s runners-up Montpellier in a tight quarter-final clash. Charlie Ngatai scored the decisive try 11 minutes before the end in Lyon to set Pierre Mignoni’s side up with a tough semi-final with Clermont, who finished […]
France set the standard ahead of Olympic Sevens qualifier, but Ireland not far off the pace
Click:Peptide Inhibitors USA Supplier ANTHONY EDDY’S IRELAND Sevens squad were given a good look at the benchmark they must hit if they are to secure early Olympic qualification next month. Ireland advanced to the final of the Moscow 7s yesterday with knockout round wins over Spain and Germany, but lost a thrilling final to France 31-26. Along with being the […]