BRUMBIES CENTRE Brumbies centre Christian Lealiifano has been diagnosed with leukaemia, the Super Rugby outfit announced on Saturday. Following investigations after a brief illness, it was found Lealiifano, 28, is suffering from the disease. “At the…
IRELAND UNDER 20 out-half Johnny McPhillips starts alongside new signing Angus Lloyd as Ulster pit their A squad into pre-season action against Canada A at Kingspan Stadium this evening (17.15). McPhillips played a crucial role…
Brazilian athlete Clodoaldo da Silva lights the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at the Maracana Stadium. Source: Associated Press Home The 2016 Paralympics are underway in Rio after…
Home Michael Conlan and Steven Donnelly have been reprimanded for betting on Rio 2016 events. Donnelly bet on himself to lose a bout he would go on to win.Connacht and Ireland prop Nathan White has…
SHAUN EDWARDS HAS decided not to take up the head coach role at Wigan Warriors next season, citing a lack of preparation time. Wales defence coach Edwards was set to link up with the Super…
THREE LEINSTER PLAYERS have been shortlisted for the EPCR’s European Player of the Year award after Leo Cullen’s side booked their place in next month’s Heineken Champions Cup final. Seán Cronin, Tadhg Furlong and Garry…
Click:A32004-1 A YEAR IS a long time in rugby. This weekend’s Guinness Pro14 semi-final between Leinster and Munster at the RDS, an exact repeat of last season’s contest on the same weekend, illustrates as much.…
MUNSTER HEAD COACH Johann van Graan has paid tribute to outgoing assistant coaches Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones, underlining his disappointment at losing the pair this summer. It was confirmed last week that Flannery and…
FORMER ENGLAND FORWARDS coach Graham Rowntree has emerged as a possible addition to the Munster coaching staff under Johann van Graan next season. Munster are keen to add three new coaches to their backroom team…
ENGLAND HOOKER ALFIE Barbeary has been slapped with a five-week suspension after being sent-off for a dangerous tip tackle on Ireland’s John Hodnett during Tuesday’s U20 World Championship game. The 18-year-old was shown a straight…