'Whatever happens, happens' - Ulster's Kiwi winger relaxed with future plans up in the air
Matt Faddes: ‘I’ve turned off social media and I’m not looking at what’s going on in New Zealand.’
Matt Faddes: ‘I’ve turned off social media and I’m not looking at what’s going on in New Zealand.’
He’ll be free to play again when the sides meet in round three.
Mathieu Raynal will take charge of two Ireland games, including the final round clash with England.
The new competition will kick-off in April after the 2020/21 Pro14 final in March.
Ulster have had suffered two defeats in the Champions Cup over the past fortnight.
The Bulls, Stormers, Sharks, and Lions will bring some world-class players with them.
Loosehead prop Paddy McAllister has defended captain Paul Boyle on Twitter.
The 23-year-old was formerly part of the Ulster academy.
The 34-year-old escaped punishment for the 70th-minute incident during which contact was made between his shoulder and the Leinster back row’s head.
The restrictions, which come into effect on Christmas Eve, could have little impact on sport.
The 32-year-old prop hasn’t featured since August after undergoing surgery on an ankle injury.
The Welshman is looking forward to a quieter life away from the international spotlight.
A total of 407 games were included in the analysis.
Rob Kearney recalls the end of an era with the Irish team.
Better news for Leo Cullen is that Jack Conan and Ed Byrne will both return to full training this week.
Peter McCabe was considering applying for the guards or focusing on the family strawberry farm when a phonecall from Pat Lam breathed new life into his first-choice career.
Ireland’s call will surely come soon enough for the powerful lock.
Billy Burns shares his side’s disappointment after their gut-wrenching Champions Cup exit.
Connacht captain Paul Boyle regrets the decision not to take a last minute kick at goal and secure a losing bonus point last night.
Connacht coach Andy Friend says he is annoyed by the mistakes which led to his side losing 27-18 in Galway tonight.
Pat Lam’s team win 27-18 in the Sportsground leaving Connacht effectively out of the Champions Cup.
Racing have achieved maximum points from the first two rounds.
23-year-old Paul Boyle captains Connacht against Bristol in the Champions Cup today.
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Scarlets were awarded a 28-0 bonus-point victory after Toulon did not fulfil last night’s fixture due to covid concerns.
Munster come from 28-9 down to win 39-31 against Clermont in the Champions Cup.
Tom Wood’s clear-out attempt caught the Ireland flanker full in the face.
George Barton’s try on the last play of the game consigned Ulster to back-to-back defeats in Europe.
Leo Cullen’s side notched another bonus point win despite a spate of pre and post kick-off injury issues.
His side are boosted by the return from injury of their captain Steven Luatua, who makes his first appearance this season.
The English side have brought back most of their frontliners for the clash at Kingsholm.
Leo Cullen’s side will see off their English challengers today to move a step closer to the Champions Cup quarters.
Munster’s new kids on the block face a French exam today in Clermont but Eddie O’Sullivan and Marcus Horan believe they can pass it.
La Rochelle, Lyon and Toulouse have been given bonus-point victories after their opponents were deemed unable to safely field teams.
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The French club said the health of their players and staff is of the utmost importance.
Leinster coach Leo Cullen admits it was a hard call deciding which Byrne brother to pick for tomorrow’s Champions Cup tie against Northampton.
Andy Friend’s men hope to deliver more of the good stuff from Paris last weekend.