Continuity is key as Bath Rugby look to build a dynasty following long-term deals for key coaches
Bath Rugby have confirmed a trio of long-term contract extensions for three of the club's senior coaches in JP Ferreira, Lee ...
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Munster CEO Flanagan refuses to be rushed into head coach decision
It is 11 weeks since Rowntree’s shock departure by mutual consent, but Ian Flanagan has not been counting and will not start ...
AIL preview: Trip to Young Munster a stern test for leaders St Mary’s
Home side without the services of Evan O’Connell, Ruadhán Quinn and outhalf Tony Butler who are on Munster duty in ...
David Humphreys: ‘For me it’s making sure Leinster remain where they are’
Despite disillusionment creeping in among fans from other provinces, the IRFU want Leinster to keep setting standards in ...
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David Humphreys: We have to ensure the provinces close the gap to Leinster
Among a busy in-tray, one of David Humphreys's biggest and most immediate tasks is to try close the growing gap between ...
Tonight's rugby news as WRU announce leadership shake-up and Wales star making big impact
The extended senior leadership team, reporting directly to the new executive team, will continue to evolve and includes roles ...
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Aussies Abroad: Cooper breaks Liners losing streak as former Force backrower’s big game gets Scottish attention
There were plenty of Australians in action over the long weekend as the European sides returned to their club action.
Lock out: Injured Joe McCarthy misses Ireland’s Six Nations visit of England
Ireland lock Joe McCarthy will miss Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against England due to injury. Interim head coach ...
Six Nations: Sam Prendergast starts for Ireland, Joe McCarthy injured
Ireland interim-coach Simon Easterby has named his first side ahead of their opening Six Nations clash with England in Dublin ...
IRFU performance director David Humphreys insists Irish rugby needs Leinster strong as other provinces must catch up
DAVID HUMPHREYS insisted that Irish rugby needs a strong Leinster – and the rest of the provinces must catch up. The IRFU’S ...
The challenges standing between Ireland and Six Nations history
As current Six Nations champions Ireland prepare for England this weekend, Michael Cooke analyses how interim boss Simon Easterby can retain momentum to pull off a historic third successive Six Nation ...
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‘I just try to avoid social media as much as I can’ – Leinster united in defiance against rise of online abuse
It used to be that unsuspecting sportsmen and women only had to be braced for the most venomous excesses of anonymous social ...