Ireland coach says Gavin Coombes will be called up to squad after ‘groin-grab’ controversy
Good to hear! The dust is finally beginning to settle, following the ‘groin-grab’ controversy, which saw Munster’s Gavin Coombes allege that he was grabbed by Leinster’s Tadhg Furlong, during their match two weeks ago. Furlong was subsequently cleared by a URC disciplinary commission, with Munster Interim CEO Avan Lee releasing a statement backing Coombes and criticising […]
1 week ago
Caelan Doris takes over Leinster captaincy from Ringrose and Ryan
The Mayo native is one of the frontrunners to captain the British and Irish Lions next year. Ireland number eight Caelan Doris has been announced as the new Leinster captain. The 26-year-old from Ballina replaces co-captains James Ryan and Garry Ringrose, who were appointed just last season after Johnny Sexton retired. Doris will lead his province through […]
2 years ago
Leinster announce club captain ahead of new season
Leinster Rugby have announced that Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton will succeed Isa Nacewa as club captain following his retirement from rugby at the end of last season. Sexton takes over the captaincy after a historic double winning season where the province claimed both the PRO14 title as well as the European Champions Cup. Flanker Rhys […]
8 years ago