McGann hat-trick as Ireland thrash Italy in Women's Six Nations

McGann hat-trick as Ireland thrash Italy in Women's Six Nations

Eight-try Ireland claim first away win in Women’s Six Nations in four years; Anna McGann’s hat-trick and seven conversions from Dannah O’Brien enough to overcome spirited Italy in Parma; Ireland host England on April 12 with Italy travelling to Scotland on April 13 Last Updated: 31/03/25 8:07am Anna McGann scored a hat-trick as Ireland beat…

Smith kicks last-gasp winner against Bath in Premiership classic

Smith kicks last-gasp winner against Bath in Premiership classic

Josh Kemeny, Fraser Dingwall, James Ramm, George Hendy scored tries for Northampton Saints before Fin Smith struck a winning penalty with final kick of game vs Bath at Franklin’s Gardens in Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership action; Bath recovered from 19 down to lead late on Last Updated: 05/01/25 5:59pm Fin Smith won the game for Northampton…

England hopeful Willis stars as Saracens beat Bristol

England hopeful Willis stars as Saracens beat Bristol

Tom Willis scores two tries as Saracens beat Bristol to bolster claims for an England debut at No 8 in the Six Nations opener against Ireland on February 1; Wales’ Max Llewellyn also scores twice in Gloucester win over Sale, with Leicester victorious against struggling Exeter Last Updated: 04/01/25 8:23pm Tom Willis scored twice in Saracens’…

Harlequins snap Premiership losing streak at rock-bottom Newcastle

Harlequins snap Premiership losing streak at rock-bottom Newcastle

Harlequins run in five tries as they win at bottom-side Newcastle to end three-game losing streak in Premiership; Marcus Smith crosses the line and also kicks 13 points; Newcastle suffer eighth defeat in 10 top-flight matches; table toppers Bath play Northampton on Sunday By PA Sport Last Updated: 03/01/25 10:12pm Harlequins ran in five tries…

Kevin Nolan

Former Premier League star Kevin Nolan appointed Northampton Town manager

Former Premier League midfielder Kevin Nolan has been appointed the new manager of Northampton Town, the club have confirmed. Nolan, now 42, made more than 400 Premier League appearances, scoring 69 goals, for the likes of Bolton Wanderers, Newcastle and West Ham. After managerial stints at Leyton Orient and Notts County, Nolan was most recently…

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…