IT WILL always tug on a club’s heartstrings when one of their most loyal players reaches retirement, though when Declan Danaher hung up his boots in March, the London Irish…
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Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Golden Oldie Branded “too old” and “past his sell-by date” by Newcastle Falcons boss Dean Richards last month, David Lemi carried on proving Richards and any other doubters…
Agreement reached over future of European rugby
After nigh on two-years of an increasingly rancorous power-struggle between the clubs, Unions and broadcasters, the new make-up of European rugby has been agreed. With the Heads of Agreement now…
Championship blog: B&I Cup quarter-final wrap
By Richard Grainger Leeds double bubble not yet burst Leeds 41, Plymouth 21 Carnegie’s hopes of the double are still very much alive after they dispatched Plymouth in front of…
Top 14 relegation fight hots up
Four teams are all battling to avoid the drop from the French top flight as the season reaches its climax – here's the lowdown…
Five things: The Heineken Cup quarters
Four enthralling matches over two days reinforced one thing robustly – the Heineken Cup (in its current form) is going out with a big old bang. Here’s a run-down of…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Gutsy Garces The moment Jared Payne sent an airborne Alex Goode crashing to the turf during the fourth minute of Saturday’s Heineken Cup quarter-final clash between Ulster and…
The Heineken Cup team of the week
15. Rob Kearney (Leinster) When a full-back tops your tackle-count, you know your backs have been against the wall. Kearney senior was a shining light in Leinster’s defeat, epitomising their…
Women’s World Cup fixtures
The 2014 Women's World Cup takes place in Paris from 1-17 August – here are the fixtures you need
Heineken Cup Quarters: Four to watch
This set of Heineken Cup quarter-finals is possibly the most enticing last eight ever assembled. Each of the four ties is jam-packed with stellar talent and most of the continent’s…