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Lions coach Warren Gatland has named his 37-man squad (not 36) to take on the Springboks this Summer in South Africa. There are some familiar faces, with the inclusion of 3-time tourist Alun Wyn Jones (Wales) named as captain. Jones will be …
37 not 36: Lions Squad Announced Read More »
At the start of the 2020-21 season, few would have predicted that Leicester Tigers would be in genuine contention for a major European trophy. Rock bottom of the 2019-20 Gallagher Premiership, Leicester were only spared relegation last season because of …
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Leinster will be without talismanic skipper Jonathon Sexton this weekend for their Heineken Champions Cup clash away to La Rochelle. After suffering a knock to the head, Ireland’s national team captain was substituted early in Leinster’s semi final victory away …
Sexton’s Lions Tour ambitions: Hanging by a thread? Read More »
Friday night saw champions Exeter Chiefs heading to Ashton Gate Stadium to take on a Bristol Bears side currently sitting top of the Gallagher Premiership. Ahead of the clash, Bristol was 12 points clear of second-placed Exeter, with only 6 …
Chiefs vs Bristol – Champions and Contenders Read More »
Without a major trophy since their 2007-08 Challenge Cup triumph over Worcester Warriors, could Bath finally be about to break their silverware drought? With a gritty victory over their fellow Challenge Cup semi-finalists Leicester Tigers in the Gallagher Premiership at …
Will Bath end their staggering silverware drought in 2021? Read More »
With the reigning European Champions Exeter Chiefs eliminated at the Quarter Final stage, we are set to have new champions crowned in 2021. 4 time champions Toulouse take on a talented Bordeaux side, whilst Leinster face a dangerous and exciting La Rochelle …
Champions Cup – Semi Final Fantasy 15! Read More »
With Warren Gatland naming his coaching team this week for the 2021 Lions Tour to South Africa, all eyes now turn to which players he will choose to make the touring squad. However, the biggest question left unanswered for all rugby …
2021 Lions Captain – 5 Outstanding Contenders Read More »
