Below is the list of all released fixtures for the Champions Cup 2017/18 season! Beneath the fixture list are details on the current standings in each of the 5 pools. Date Local Time Stg Home Score Away Venue TV 13-Oct-2017 19:45 P1 Ulster Rugby v Wasps Kingspan Stadium BT Sport 14-Oct-2017 13:00 P3 Leinster … Continue reading Champions Cup Fixtures 2017/18
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Thoughts on the new Pro14 format
Finally, confirmation has finally arrived regarding what our new Pro14 championship will look like. Change can be uncomfortable, stressful, and can cause panic which can manifest itself in an unwelcome attitude. It can also be a very positive thing which can instil excitement and hope. So, are we all panicking or are we all excited, … Continue reading Thoughts on the new Pro14 format
All Blacks v Lions: 3rd Test Review
First of all, I'd like to say I thoroughly enjoyed that Lions tour from start to finish. What a great 7 weeks that was!! It ends up being a draw and both teams will wonder what could have been. However, this was an incredible achievement for the Lions. If you look at it this way; … Continue reading All Blacks v Lions: 3rd Test Review
All Blacks v Lions: 3rd Test Preview
So here we are, at the penultimate stage of the Lions tour! It's been a great journey for the Lions with a lot of ups and downs, missed chances and great victories. Some belief was lost by some supporters and media outlets along the way but surely full pride has been restored by all for … Continue reading All Blacks v Lions: 3rd Test Preview
All Blacks v Lions: 2nd Test post match review
All Blacks 21, Lions 24. 1 all!! That'll do nicely. After 18 previous wins in a row at Wellington, the All Blacks fall to defeat. What a final test we have in store at Eden Park next weekend! The script was torn up for this game and it had some good, bad and ugly moments. … Continue reading All Blacks v Lions: 2nd Test post match review
All Blacks v Lions: 2nd Test preview
Kick off - 8:35am (Irish time), Saturday 1st July. After last week's heartache, you don't need to go to TMO to see how clear and obvious the All Blacks' intent is in terms of winning this series. However, do we need to check to see if there is any reason why the Lions can't go … Continue reading All Blacks v Lions: 2nd Test preview
All Blacks v Lions: First Test post match review
All Blacks 30 - 15 Lions Lessons learned? I hope the issues are identified and lessons are well and truly learned after the Lions taste first test defeat against All Blacks. The All Blacks have extended their Eden Park record to 38 wins, no defeats, since 1994! This match started very well for the Lions … Continue reading All Blacks v Lions: First Test post match review
All Blacks v Lions – First Test preview
So, after a lot of ups and downs for the Lions over the past few weeks, we've finally got to the main event, the Test matches against the mighty All Blacks! I won't go through those ups and downs in too much detail, that was outlined more in my previous report 'Maori All Blacks v … Continue reading All Blacks v Lions – First Test preview
Lions team to face the All Blacks announced!
Here is your Lions team to face the All Blacks this Saturday (KO 8:35am Irish time, Sky Sports 1): Some big calls in there. Firstly, it's great to see Peter O'Mahony captain the side for the first test. He will no doubt do us all proud and deliver the goods, while Warburton's leadership will surely … Continue reading Lions team to face the All Blacks announced!
Maori All Blacks v Lions post match report
This was more like it. 10,32 to the Lions!! Like what we mentioned in our match preview, the Lions needed a comprehensive, convincing win to get back on track and to focus the squad. And that's just what they did. There are some players from today's 23 that have played themselves into the first All … Continue reading Maori All Blacks v Lions post match report