Bernard Jackman reveals why James Lowe will expose reasons for contract farce
Late last week it was reported that Leinster and Irish rugby would be losing a key figure to their squads in James Lowe. The 33-year-old was offered a new deal, but has decided to depart at the end of his current contract. Despite being a crucial player to Leinster and Ireland, the winger was never […]
3 days ago
James Lowe set to leave Irish rugby as reason for departure is revealed
What a shame! James Lowe is set to leave Leinster at the end of the season after contract talks fell into a stalemate. The 33-year-old was offered a new deal, but has decided to depart at the end of his current contract. Unfortunately for Andy Farrell and Ireland, this could leave them without one of […]
1 week ago
Fans criticise ‘landlording’ IRFU after expansion D4 housing kingdom
A touchy topic. The Sunday Independent have reported that the IRFU have purchased a €1m two-bed house beside the Aviva Stadium. The property is in Havelock Square, which is situated behind the small north stand of the stadium, which could not be expanded due to planning permission. It is the ninth house bought by the […]
6 months ago
Irish rugby fans slam ‘disgusting’ ticket prices for Autumn Internationals with cheapest for one match at €156
Ireland are back in action in November Irish rugby fans have slammed the price of tickets for Ireland’s upcoming Autumn Internationals in Dublin. Andy Farrell’s Ireland will face Japan, Australia and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in November, after a clash with New Zealand in Chicago. A small number of additional tickets were released […]
8 months ago
Ref at heart of Hansen controversy slams IRFU on Linkedin over disrespectful gift
He is not happy! Back in December, after Connacht’s URC loss to Leinster, Mack Hansen shocked reporters at the post-game press conference, calling the refereeing that his side faced during the match and in general as ‘bulls**t’. The Ireland winger subsequently released an apology to referee Chris Busby, who received a torrent of abuse in […]
1 year ago
Matt Williams highlights upsetting effect from axing men’s sevens
He labels the IRFU’s decision as “shameful” due to this. The IRFU announced the men’s sevens team would no longer continue, following a review which highlighted a current difficult financial situation as one of the main reasons. This has led to mixed reactions with Irish great, Gordon D’Arcy, defending the IRFU and sympathising with the […]
1 year ago