LEINSTER HEAD COACH Leo Cullen has made four changes, including at out-half, from his Champions Cup final side as his charges go into battle again in tomorrow’s Pro14 semi-final against Munster at the RDS (kick-off 14.30 eir Sport). Sexton during last week’s loss to Saracens. Jonathan Sexton is among the replacements for the eastern province…
Read moreJapan on Sexton’s mind with Schmidt set to name wider World Cup squad
Click:Glass candle bottle “ARE THEY COMING?” demanded Johnny Sexton as Leinster waited in the tunnel at Celtic Park, with Glasgow Warriors a little slow to arrive alongside them to run onto the pitch. The Scots had made Leinster wait in the tunnel at Scotstoun during the pool stages of last season’s Champions Cup too, and…
Read moreFrance winger Huget’s two tries helps Toulouse beat Clermont to claim Top 14 title
FRANCE WINGER YOANN Huget scored two tries as Toulouse won the French title for a 20th time beating Clermont 24-18 on Saturday. Huget dotted down either side of the break as the side who finished in pole position in the Top 14 table at the end of the regular season lifted the title in their…
Read moreAll Blacks recruit fashion’s ‘poet of black’ to create their new World Cup jersey
NEW ZEALAND’S ALL Blacks have teamed up with fashion’s “poet of black” Yohji Yamamoto to create their team jersey for this year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan. The defending champions, who hope to win a third-straight title in Yokohama in November, unveiled the Yamamoto-designed shirts on Monday, featuring a fusion of New Zealand and Japanese…
Read moreO’Driscoll: Carbery not a ‘genuine threat’ to Sexton as Ireland’s starting RWC 10
FORMER LEINSTER AND Ireland star Brian O’Driscoll believes Joe Schmidt still has an ‘easy selection’ decision at number 10 despite the Six Nations struggles of Ireland and Jonathan Sexton. Sexton and Carbery take in kicking practice in Murrayfield earlier this year. Source: Dan Sheridan/INPHO Sexton claimed the World Rugby Player of the Year award at…
Read moreNorthampton escape punishment over treatment of George North’s head injury
NORTHAMPTON WILL NOT be punished for the way they managed George North following the Welsh back’s recent head injury against Leicester. North, who has a history of head injuries, was tackled in the air by Adam Thompstone and appeared to be lying motionless on the ground afterwards. North was later allowed to return to the…
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