NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE power of the person operating a stadium PA system. Rory McIlroy was at the Kingspan Stadium (Ravenhill, to you and me) for this evening’s Pro12 clash between Ulster and Connacht. The four-time Major champion was given a warm ovation as he presented the Claret Jug to the crowd at half-time but then found himself as the butt […]

Connacht’s classy centre partnership Source: James Crombie/INPHO A raw and emotional night out west as Connacht were inspired by a smashing performance from Robbie Henshaw. The stylish manner in which Henshaw combined with Bundee Aki augurs well for Pat Lam’s team. There was so much to admire in how Henshaw carried out his duties. Solid defensively, but also capable going […]

Adebayo understands the delicate balance of between beauty and beast “The thing about Zlatan is, he backs it all up with outrageous skill and goals. He also knows he could beat most men to death.” Some very wise words from Paul O’Donohoe “You can teach a lad how to play ball. But you can’t teach him how to be 6’11!” […]

RACING METRO REMAINED the only unbeaten side in the Champions Cup following Toulouse’s defeat as they trounced hapless Treviso 53-7 this evening. First half tries from Henry Chavancy, Benjamin Lapeyre and Dimitri Szarzewski put them in command 19-0 up at the break. Szarzewski completed his hat-trick early in the second half before Michele Campagnaro replied for Treviso. But two Juan […]