Dupont

Galthie: Irish ruck clear-out on Dupont was 'reprehensible, we are angry'

France head coach Fabien Galthie has labelled the Irish clear-out on Antoine Dupont which caused a suspected “serious knee injury” as “reprehensible”, calling for Tadhg Beirne and Andrew Porter to be cited.  France captain and talisman Dupont limped off in the first half of Saturday’s 42-27 Six Nations victory over Ireland in Dublin, with referee…

Premiership

London Irish administrator: Matter of time until next Premiership club goes bust

London Irish administrator Lee Manning has told Sky Sports it is only “a matter of time” until the next Premiership Rugby club goes bust, saying the game’s financial model needs to be “radically changed”. Last month, news broke that a consortium led by former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan had bought London Irish out of administration….

Leinster withstand Connacht comeback to maintain winning start

Leinster withstand Connacht comeback to maintain winning start

Jamie Osborne and Charlie Tector cross for first-half tries as Leinster beat Connacht 20-12 at Aviva Stadium; Oisin Dowling and Shane Jenning cross in second half to set up big finish but Leinster hold on to make it 10 wins from 10 in all competitions this season Last Updated: 21/12/24 10:26pm Charlie Tector is congratulated…