Steffan Thomas

Monday 12 April, 2021

# W6N

'They like to get in your face': Griggs' Ireland steel themselves for French pressure test

Apr 12th 2021, 6:30 AM 2,570 Views 1 Comment

After their flying start in Wales, Ireland are preparing for a much tougher examination against France.

Saturday 10 April, 2021

# W6N

Parsons shines as seven-try Ireland blow Wales away in Cardiff

Apr 10th 2021, 7:11 PM 26,224 Views 12 Comments

The visitors built up a commanding 31-0 lead in the first-half.

Monday 22 March, 2021

# Collapse

Connacht stunned by Scarlets comeback as 21-point interval lead slips away in Pro14 thriller

Mar 22nd 2021, 9:59 PM 15,596 Views 33 Comments

Andy Friend’s side coasted to a 33-13 lead by half-time but only scored three points in the second half.

Saturday 20 February, 2021

Argentina approach Pro14 over Jaguares potentially joining competition, but from Spain

Feb 20th 2021, 10:00 PM 21,471 Views 24 Comments

The UAR have hugely ambitious plans for the 2019 Super Rugby finalists to be based in Bilbao.

Friday 5 February, 2021

# Boost

Connacht keep alive slim hopes of reaching Pro14 final with bonus point win

Feb 5th 2021, 9:59 PM 12,669 Views 22 Comments

The Irish side overcame a resilient Dragons outfit in Newport.

Friday 21 February, 2020

# Winning Streak

Leinster continue winning run with hard-fought defeat of Ospreys

Feb 21st 2020, 9:50 PM 10,742 Views 22 Comments

The hosts recovered from a slow start to hold a surprise 10-7 lead at half-time.

Thursday 6 February, 2020

# IRewal

Wales aiming to 'come out of the blocks firing' against Ireland, warns new defence coach

Feb 6th 2020, 8:37 AM 6,462 Views 12 Comments

‘First and foremost we’ve got to stop the likes of Robbie Henshaw,’ says Byron Hayward.

Saturday 2 November, 2019

# Going Well

Connacht see off depleted Ospreys to continue winning run

Nov 2nd 2019, 7:33 PM 9,310 Views 15 Comments

Tries from Niyi Adeolokun and Peter Robb along with 10 points from the boot of Conor Fitzgerald was enough to seal an impressive victory.

Monday 14 October, 2019

# Playmaker

Friend thrilled to see Fitzgerald's 'immense skill-set come to the fore'

Oct 14th 2019, 7:58 AM 9,959 Views 10 Comments

The 22-year-old out-half is making the most of Jack Carty’s absence.

Friday 11 October, 2019

# Feeling 22

Fitzgerald's star continues to rise as Connacht thrash Dragons and return home with bonus point

Oct 11th 2019, 9:56 PM 11,695 Views 21 Comments

Gavin Thornbury, Matt Healy, Finlay Bealham, Cillian Gallagher and Kieran Marmion all ran in tries in Newport.

Saturday 28 September, 2019

# Defeated

Connacht's Pro14 campaign off to disappointing start with defeat to Scarlets

Sep 28th 2019, 7:52 PM 7,192 Views 4 Comments

All Connacht could muster was a single try from Eoghan Masterson and five points from Conor Fitzgerald.

Tuesday 5 March, 2019

# Join Forces

Scarlets and Ospreys set to merge in major Welsh rugby overhaul

Mar 5th 2019, 12:01 AM 18,036 Views 37 Comments

The two Welsh regions are set to amalgamate, potentially for as soon as the start of next season.

Friday 15 February, 2019

# Job Done

McCloskey shines and Henderson returns to help Ulster grind out valuable away win over Ospreys

Feb 15th 2019, 10:06 PM 8,452 Views 8 Comments

Man-of-the-match McCloskey’s try and John Cooney’s penalty got them over the line in Wales.

Saturday 26 January, 2019

# Guinness Pro14

Late Boyle try means Connacht make do with losing bonus point against gutsy Cardiff

Jan 26th 2019, 7:35 PM 11,884 Views 29 Comments

The replacement back row’s late try ensured the Irish province left Wales with a losing bonus point.

Friday 23 November, 2018

# Pro14

Ulster shoved aside by four-try Scarlets

Nov 23rd 2018, 9:46 PM 8,816 Views 8 Comments

David Shanahan and Jonny Stewart crossed the whitewash for Dan McFarland’s side, but it wasn’t enough to stop Scarlets overtaking them in Conference B.

Thursday 17 May, 2018

# Test Run

Beirne hoping to win Ireland cap in Australia while still a Scarlet

May 17th 2018, 5:42 PM 13,174 Views 58 Comments

The powerful forward could be an Ireland international when he officially becomes a Munster player in July.

Sunday 15 April, 2018

# Hard Bet

'If I had £20 spare I’d definitely put it on Scarlets beating Leinster and winning the whole thing'

Apr 15th 2018, 7:30 AM 19,275 Views 24 Comments

Confident Welshmen are dangerous Welshmen and Leinster will face plenty of them in the Champions Cup semi-final.

Saturday 7 April, 2018

# Keane To Improve

Connacht's Champions Cup hopes hanging by a thread after 'horrendous night'

Apr 7th 2018, 12:22 PM 9,703 Views 11 Comments

Western province fall six points behind Ospreys in play-off race having played a game more.

Friday 9 March, 2018

# Pro14

Sean O'Brien's comeback cruelly cut short by injury as Leinster held by Scarlets

Mar 9th 2018, 9:55 PM 13,291 Views 48 Comments

Tadhg Beirne wins vital penalty at the death to allow hosts escape with a draw.

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