Person: Leone Nakarawa

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2018 European Player of the Year Nakarawa sacked by Racing

"The team is the only star," said Racing 92.

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Prendy’s done plenty of bóithríns to get to the Champs-Élysées

rugby

Are Rennie’s Warriors just flat-track bullies?

rugby

Rennie's Glasgow legacy comes down to Champions Cup campaign

rugby

Three Leinster players among five nominees for European player of the year award

The scary thing? Leinster capable of getting better

Leinster v Racing 92 - European Rugby Champions Cup Final

Tackle on Teddy Thomas ‘was legal and it was low but it was on the verge’, says Leinster's Jack Conan

Routine is everything to players.

Mon, 14 May, 2018

Remi Tales misses a late drop goal 12/5/2018

Four-star Leinster ready to kick on once again

Leinster - 15 Racing 92 - 12

Mon, 14 May, 2018

Nacewa kicks Leinster to record-equalling fourth Champions Cup victory

Nacewa was the Leinster hero in his final game for the province.

Sat, 12 May, 2018

How do you stop Teddy Thomas?

He’s the Racing 92 wing who broke Munster hearts in Bordeaux and who has the firepower to do the same to Leinster in Bilbao on Saturday, so just how do you stop Teddy Thomas?

Fri, 11 May, 2018

Leinster players dominate shortlist for Anthony Foley Memorial Trophy

Leinster have three nominees for the European Player of the Year award.

Tue, 24 Apr, 2018

Carter, Zebo on bench for semi-final clash

The team news ahead of Sunday’s Champions Cup semi-final.

Sat, 21 Apr, 2018

Shortlist for European Player of the Year award includes four Irish players

Tadgh Beirne is one of four Irish players nominated for the European Player of the Year award.

Tue, 23 Jan, 2018

Courageous Munster pay the penalty for breaking golden rule

The positive spin on all things Irish rugby continued unabated this weekend with all three Irish provinces sitting pretty on top of their respective Champions Cup pools heading into the final week of action, despite the fact that Munster came up just short in a captivating game against Racing 92 in Paris.

Mon, 15 Jan, 2018

Munster aiming to put brakes on big spenders Racing’s gallop

Racing’s vast resources are best illustrated by the options available to their management in the second row alone compared to Johann van Graan, writes Donal Lenihan.

Wed, 10 Jan, 2018

Tadhg Furlong named among world's top 10 rugby players

Ireland's Tadhg Furlong has been named among the best rugby players in the world.

Tue, 02 Jan, 2018

Win moves Racing 92 level with Pool 4 leaders Munster

Racing 92 kept alive their European Champions Cup quarter-final hopes by claiming a comfortable Pool Four victory over Castres in Paris.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2017

Scotland v Ireland - RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship

Fiji a tricky test for Joe Schmidt’s rookies

Joe Schmidt knows the risks he is taking by selecting such an inexperienced side to face Fiji this evening but if it means Ireland are better prepared at the 2019 World Cup then the end will have justified the means.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

The Fijian free spirit who'd walk onto the Irish team

Bring up the subject of Fijian rugby and the name Leone Nakarawa will not take to long to get an airing.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

Scotland kick off international season with six point win over Samoa

Scotland survived a second-half fightback to kick off their international season with a 44-38 win over Samoa at BT Murrayfield.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

Munster v Racing 92 - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 4 Round 2

Manic Munster refuse to give an inch to French visitors

Dan Carter looked a little shook when forced to depart the scene early in the second half, having taken a knock on the knee early in the contest. Manic days in Limerick tend to have that effect on even the best of players, writes Donal Lenihan.

Mon, 23 Oct, 2017

Axel factor presents difficult concoction of emotions

Anthony Foley’s aura will be all around Thomond Park tomorrow, says Ronan O’Gara.

Fri, 20 Oct, 2017

Peter O’Mahony: Munster leaders must stand up and be counted during critical spell

As Munster’s well-established captain and one of the most respected players in the game, Peter O’Mahony appreciates more than anyone the critical position in which Munster now find themselves.

Thu, 19 Oct, 2017

Erasmus warns a repeat of Castres will mean no points for Munster

Rassie Erasmus last night laid the significance of Saturday’s European Champions Cup clash of Munster and Racing 92 at Thomond Park firmly on the line.

Wed, 18 Oct, 2017

Fiji earn World Cup spot in Group with Wales and Australia

Fiji have secured their spot at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Sat, 08 Jul, 2017

Paris prepares for a ‘monster’ next season

French giants Stade Francais and Racing 92 will merge next season, forming an “absolute monster” Top 14 Paris super club.

Tue, 14 Mar, 2017

England v Fiji - Autumn International - Twickenham Stadium

England win easy against Fiji, but they will be worried about their defence

England swept aside Fiji 58-15 to extend their triumphant run to 12 Tests, but the defensive frailties evident at Twickenham will have concerned head coach Eddie Jones.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2016

Pat Lam: ‘I said to the boys: Channel what Connacht means to you’

Connacht 16 Glasgow Warriors 11: It has been the season of all seasons for Connacht —and the best may be yet to come.

Mon, 23 May, 2016

Connacht make it an All-Ireland final in the Pro12 decider in Scotland

Connacht's dream season continued at the Sportsground where they dethroned reigning champions Glasgow Warriors 16-11 to reach their first Guinness PRO12 final.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

Pat Lam: Desire, hunger and character got us through

Connacht 14 Glasgow Warriors 7: Connacht’s players will have a bounce in their step when they return to the Sportsground after three days rest to prepare for yet another seasonal first.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Connacht have secured a home play-off semi-final in the Pro 12

Connacht earned a home Guinness PRO12 semi-final courtesy of a 14-7 win over Glasgow Warriors at the rain-soaked Sportsground.

Sat, 07 May, 2016

Paddy Jackson chalks up century for Ulster in crunch with Glasgow

Ireland’s Paddy Jackson will chalk up a century of appearances for Ulster in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 clash with champions Glasgow, (Scotstoun Stadium, 7.45pm, TG4).

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

Dan Carter kicks a conversion 12/12/2015

Racing tighten grip on Champions Cup pool with emphatic win over Glasgow

Dan Carter kicked 12 points as Racing 92 maintained their unbeaten run in the Champions Cup against Glasgow Warriors.

Sat, 09 Jan, 2016

Rhys Patchell penalty wins derby at death for Cardiff Blues

Full-back Rhys Patchell landed a dramatic last-gasp penalty to secure a 21-20 derby day victory for Cardiff Blues over Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2015

Munster fans want silver lining for Paulie

Guinness Pro12 final 

Sat, 30 May, 2015

Glasgow Warriors show their mettle to spoil Ulster party

Glasgow 16 Ulster 14: Glasgow left it late to book a place in the Guinness Pro12 final after a nail-biting 16-14 win over Ulster at Scotstoun.

Sat, 23 May, 2015

O’Mahony up for tough Glasgow test

In-form winger Ronan O’Mahony is looking forward to contributing to a team performance good enough to secure the win against Glasgow.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2015

Hanrahan the fall guy for Munster

Glasgow Warriors 21 Munster 18

Mon, 22 Dec, 2014

Munster lose after second-half comeback from Glasgow

Glasgow came from behind to beat Munster 21-18 to move above the Irish province in the battle at the top of the Guinness PRO12 table.

Sat, 20 Dec, 2014

Second win on the bounce for Ulster

UIster inflicted the first defeat of the season on table-toppers Glasgow and duly returned to third place in the Guinness PRO12 table.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

Leinster retain title as O'Driscoll bows out early

Four-try Leinster overcame the early departure of Brian O’Driscoll to beat Glasgow Warriors 34-12 and become the first team to retain the RaboDirect PRO12 title.

Sat, 31 May, 2014

Munster lose out on Rabo final slot

Glasgow 16 Munster 15

Fri, 16 May, 2014

Gilroy hat-trick a highlight for rampant Ireland

Ireland A 53-0 Fiji, Thomond Park

Sat, 17 Nov, 2012

Fiji notch convincing first win

Fiji 49 Namibia 25

Sat, 10 Sep, 2011