Person: Roman Poite

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James Haskell could miss Six Nations opener after Champions Cup dismissal

James Haskell is in danger of missing the start of England's 6 Nations title defence after being sent off in Wasps' dramatic 33-28 Champions Cup defeat by Harlequins.

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Wasps' European hopes all but finished; Alan Gaffney's Northampton beat Clermont

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Les Kiss rues slackness as Ulster make their exit

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Silvere Tian left enraged by Roman Poite decision

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Five controversies that sent Stuart Lancaster through the England exit

A long way back to the top for Munster

Saracens will be too strong for Ulster despite return of internationals

By Daniel Pilcher

Sat, 06 Apr, 2013

No hiding place for Ireland as All Blacks run riot

New Zealand 60 Ireland 0

Sat, 23 Jun, 2012

McLaughlin: This was my biggest day

More than ever, Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin could be excused for feeling miffed at his demotion to hand over to New Zealander Mark Anscombe at the end of June.

Mon, 09 Apr, 2012

Ulster come away with nothing from Tigers clash

Leicester 20 Ulster 9

Sat, 19 Nov, 2011

Joubert to officiate World Cup final

IRELAND’S Alain Rolland has been named an assistant for the Rugby World Cup final.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2011

O’Connell included in squad

PAUL O’CONNELL faces an ERC Independent Disciplinary hearing in Dublin today to account for his sending off in Thomond Park last Sunday, but Munster coach Tony McGahan must have some hope he can avoid a ban after naming him in Munster’s 28 man group (the match-day squad will be narrowed to 23) to feature in Saturday’s Heineken Cup away game to the Ospreys at the Liberty stadium.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2010

Northampton keep perfect Heineken Cup record

Northampton 23 Cardiff 15

Sat, 11 Dec, 2010

Ireland’s Rolland to referee Six Nations opener

ALAIN ROLLAND will help kick-off the 2011 RBS Six NationsChampionship when he referees the opening day clash between Wales and England at the Millennium Stadium on February 4.

Fri, 03 Dec, 2010

O’Driscoll concerned over scrum call delays

IRELAND captain Brian O’Driscoll has warned of an outbreak of confusion at scrum-time after the introduction of yet another ruling for referees to enforce.

Mon, 15 Nov, 2010

O’Connell and Poite: the freeze deepens

THE relationship between Ireland’s Paul O’Connell and French referee, Roman Poite (pictured), shows no signs of thawing any time soon.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2010

A night for Saints and winners

AN OCCASION that every player dreams of! Ben Foden may be on the brink of a long and distinguished career as the England full-back but the star of Northampton’s victory over Perpignan last Sunday has only one thought in his mind right now – to be a member of the Saints side that beats Munster in tonight’s crunch Heineken Cup Pool One decider at Thomond Park.

Fri, 22 Jan, 2010

Dragons end Glasgow's Heineken Cup hopes

Newport Gwent Dragons 22 Glasgow Warriors 14

Fri, 16 Oct, 2009

Lamb stuns sheepish Leinster

IT was what Leinster feared all week long, being the hunted rather than the hunter. So a stirring triumph over old rivals Munster in the dress rehearsal for this opening game in their defence of the Heineken Cup meant absolutely nothing; the champions fell victim to a sucker punch in the dying stages of a vigorously contested but disappointing match at the RDS last night.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2009

O’Driscoll so proud of Thomond tigers

HE was battered, he was bruised, but on a night when another slice of history was denied only by a harsh call from referee Roman Poite, Mick O’Driscoll couldn’t have been more proud of his men.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2008