Category: Club Rugby

Former All Blacks fly-half Carlos Spencer lands Irish coaching gig

King Carlos. Former All Blacks fly-half Carlos Spencer has landed himself a coaching gig in Ireland, in an absolute shock move this evening. The 49-year-old, who worked as Hurricanes assistant...

Absolutely needless cheap shot sparks huge brawl in New Zealand

Cheap shot. War broke out during the opening round of the National Provincial Championship (NPC) in New Zealand over the weekend following a needless cheap shot from Manawatu Turbos lock...

5 Compelling Reasons Why People Should Play Rugby

Rugby. It’s safe to say that rugby is one of the most exciting and beloved sports in the world. This is especially true when it comes to Ireland. That shouldn’t...

Two English Rugby Players Banned From Sport For Anti-Doping Rule Violations

Banned. Two Hull RFC players have been banned from sport for anti-doping rule violations, a Rugby Football Union (RFU) statement has revealed today. Mr Stafford was charged with an ADRV...

Former Toulon Star Delon Armitage Set For Surprise Move Back To England

Heading home. Former London Irish and Toulon fullback Delon Armitage is set for a surprise move back to England with National One club Chinnor RFC, according to the Rugby Paper....

“It’s Coming Back” – Peter O’Mahony On The Relationship Between Club & Professional Rugby

Club rugby. The relationship between the club and the professional game has become a hot topic in the last week or so with All Blacks flanker Ardie Savea turning out...

IRFU Announces When Clubs Can Return To Rugby & Play Matches

Return to play. The IRFU have announced that they are now in a position to add a ‘Competition Stage’ to their Return To Rugby Guidelines For Clubs. This is to...

England Rugby Player Banned For Four Years For Anti-Doping Rule Violation

Banned. Stephen Hihetah of Hull RUFC has been banned from all sport for four years from 12 June 2019 until 11 June 2023. Mr Hihetah provided a urine sample following...

New Zealand Rugby Player Handed Four-Year Ban Following Horrific Attack

Despicable. A New Zealand rugby player has been handed a massive four-year ban after he strangled an opponent during a game as he lay on the ground. Rolleston’s Kerry Ilalion...

Bernard Jackman Lands Shock Irish Coaching Role

New job. Bernard Jackman has been named as head coach at Leinster Senior League Division 1A club Bective Rangers FC, in a truly massive coup for the non-All Ireland League...