Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

"The bragging rights and direct competition for places ahead of the upcoming Six Nations camps gives the festive fixtures added spice."

Premiership provides contrast in interpros' absence

Irish rugby was forced into a weekend of rest due to Covid-19 cases in Ulster and the continuing concern in Leinster, but the situation was different in the Premiership, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 28 Dec 21

Pat Lam: 'The reality is there are a lot of wealthy people who are losing money'

Clubs may not survive another lockdown - Pat Lam

Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam said Premiership Rugby clubs may struggle to recover from the financial hit of losing matchday revenue in the event of another Covid-19 lockdown.

Rugby • 22 Dec 21

Van Bronckhorst led Feyenoord to their first Dutch title in 18 years in 2017 and also enjoyed two KNVB Cup triumphs and he was available after ending a 12-month spell in China at the end of last year

Van Bronckhorst looks forward to 'new era' at Rangers

Giovanni Van Bronckhorst looked forward to a "new era" at Ibrox after returning to Govan as Rangers manager.

Soccer • 18 Nov 21

Bath are confident that their Premiership game with Bristol on 29 January will go ahead

Bath fall victim to coronavirus testing error

Bath have emerged as the victims of an alarming error in coronavirus testing that resulted in all players and staff being forced into self-isolation in fear of a significant outbreak at the Recreation Ground.

Rugby • 21 Jan 21

Callum McGregor believes that Celtic are getting back to their best

McGregor claims Celtic are getting back to their best

Callum McGregor believes Celtic are getting back to their best as they prepare to begin 2021 with a trip to fierce rivals Rangers.

Soccer • 01 Jan 21

It was Exeter's fifth successive appearance in the English club final

Exeter complete double with win over Wasps

Exeter Chiefs completed a momentous double when they beat Wasps 19-13 in a rain-lashed arm-wrestle of a Premiership final in a near-empty Twickenham.

Rugby • 24 Oct 20

Wasps players gather after their victory during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby first semi-final match

Wasps cleared to play in Premiership final

Wasps have been given the all-clear to take their place in Saturday's Gallagher Premiership final against Exeter.

Rugby • 21 Oct 20

Pat Lam: "We absolutely believe that Wasps and Exeter should be contesting this final."

Bristol ready to play final if Wasps can't - Pat Lam

Bristol Bears Director of Rugby Pat Lam has said they are ready to step in and play in the Premiership final if Wasps are unable to do so due to an outbreak of Covid-19.

Rugby • 20 Oct 20

Celtic left it late to score the only goal of the game at Tannadice

Ajeti proves an inspired substitution for Celtic

Albian Ajeti scored his first Celtic goal to give the Hoops a 1-0 win and three valuable Premiership points against newly-promoted Dundee United at Tannadice.

Soccer • 22 Aug 20

Frimpong scored his side's second goal against Hamilton

Frimpong not worried about Rangers in tilt for 10

Celtic defender Jeremie Frimpong insisted he is paying no attention to what Rangers do after the Hoops began their quest for 10 in a row in style.

Soccer • 03 Aug 20

Itoje latest key player to commit future to Saracens

Lock Maro Itoje has become the latest England international to commit his future to Saracens despite the team's relegation to the Championship.

Rugby • 17 Jul 20

'It wasn't all too difficult for me as I could see the group we had and the strength of the club'

Vunipola commits to relegated Saracens' cause

England prop Mako Vunipola has committed his future to Saracens, despite the club's relegation to the English Championship.

Rugby • 14 Jul 20

Manu Tuilagi has penned a one-year deal with his new club

Manu Tuilagi keeps England career alive with Sale move

England centre Manu Tuilagi has joined the Sale Sharks until the end of next season after leaving Leicester Tigers.

Rugby • 13 Jul 20

England's top-flight domestic competition has been halted since March

Premiership clubs get green light for contact training

Premiership Rugby clubs can return to contact training on Monday in "significant milestone" towards the league's planned resumption on 15 August.

Rugby • 03 Jul 20

Officials at Pittodrie have made significant changes to the set-up of the football club

Aberdeen answering financial challenges posed by crisis

Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack has declared the club have offset half of their predicted £10m coronavirus hit.

Soccer • 21 Jun 20

Rugby Players' Association chairman Mark Lambert: 'Players are the lifeblood of the game and should be treated with respect'

Premiership stars could strike over reduced salary cap

Premiership rugby stars could go on strike over contractual issues arising from the league's expected confirmation of a reduction of next season's salary cap by up to 25%.

Rugby • 10 Jun 20

Jerry Flannery: 'I'm very excited to be joining the Quins family'

Flannery excited to join 'sleeping giants' Harlequins

Former Munster and Ireland international Jerry Flannery has joined English side Harlequins as their lineout coach.

Rugby • 09 Jun 20

English rugby clubs to resume non-contact training

Premiership and Championship rugby clubs in England have been given provisional authorisation to begin non-contact training amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Rugby • 02 Jun 20

"I am extremely excited and honoured to take on this new challenge and chapter in my career," says Kruis

England and Saracens lock Kruis heading to Japan

England lock George Kruis will end a 12-year association with Saracens at the end of the 2019-20 season and head to Japan after agreeing a switch to Panasonic Wild Knights in the Top League.

Rugby • 25 May 20

Billy Vunipola, Alex Goode, Nick Isiekwe, Sean Maitland and Josh Ibuanokpe met up in St Albans, clearly flouting UK Government rules during the current lockdown.

Five Sarries players breach social distancing rules

Five Saracens players have apologised after they were pictured breaking social distancing rules on Monday.

Rugby • 07 May 20

Van Rensburg punished for signing with two clubs

Rohan Janse Van Rensburg has been fined and banned for two weeks after signing playing contracts for both Sale and Gloucester, while the Sharks have been handed a suspended five-point deduction for their role in the saga.

Rugby • 24 Apr 20