NIGEL OWENS HAS sought to provide clarity over new directives concerning high tackles in rugby union and insists there is absolutely no desire to remove big hits from the sport. Last December, World Rugby confirmed the introduction of measures aimed at limiting both reckless and accidental contact with the head, with illegal tackle categories redefined and sanctions to deter high tackles increased. Yet Owens […]
Owens clarifies high tackle laws: ‘We don’t want to get rid of big hits’
We’ll Leave It There So: Stokes must pay €230K, Lam hits back at Hansen and today’s sport
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‘We had to win, and it brought horrendous pressure’: Eddie O’Sullivan’s memories of Croke Park 07
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They got a bonus point, but only one English player made our Six Nations Team of the Week
Click:EGP nicotine pouches WE’RE PAST THE halfway stage of the Six Nations. Only six fixtures are left on the schedule and England’s lead approaching the 18 March finish line is not what they had hoped it would be. As the competition heads into its second and last down week before the climactic final rounds, here’s who stood out for us […]
Schmidt set to retain Ringrose at 13 for Six Nations trip to Cardiff
Click:EGP nicotine pouches JOE SCHMIDT IS set to retain Garry Ringrose at outside centre in his Ireland team to face Wales on Friday night in the Six Nations [KO 8.05pm]. Garry Ringrose is set to continue in Ireland’s 13 shirt. Source: Dan Sheridan/INPHO The 22-year-old has been excellent at outside centre for Ireland in his first Six Nations campaign, but […]
Barca build something beautiful, the Warriors in Tralee and the week’s best sportswriting
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Ireland finish on a high but ultimately it’s a Six Nations of ‘frustration’
VICTORY OVER ENGLAND is always sweet for Ireland and we can rest assured that Joe Schmidt’s squad vigorously celebrated their 13-9 success last night. But for men like Rory Best, Johnny Sexton and so many others, a frustrating feeling will gnaw at them today. If Ireland were that good against Scotland in round one and Wales in round four, would […]
Dillane’s season over as Connacht suffer Healy and Fox-Matamua blows
CONNACHT HAVE CONFIRMED that Ultan Dillane’s season is over following shoulder surgery, while they have also suffered three fresh injury blows with wing Matt Healy, back row Nepia Fox-Matamua and centre Peter Robb ruled out ahead of Saturday’s clash with Glasgow. Matt Healy has suffered another hand injury. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO Dillane’s shoulder issue was announced by the IRFU two […]
‘There were times where I was thinking, ‘Have I made the right decision?”
Click:Flexographic Printing Machine Manufacturer Click:wholesale wheels MUNSTER RUGBY OWE Greig Oliver a debt of gratitude when it comes to Darren Sweetnam. The 23-year-old lines out on the right wing for the province this evening in their Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulouse in Thomond Park [KO 5.45pm, Sky Sports 2], but he could easily have been readying himself for the Cork […]
Source claims that AEW would have to buy TV time to be on Turner Broadcasting
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