Andrew Brace

Hats off to Ireland, the team and the coaches. It was a controlled and strong performance in all areas – and Wales could not resist it. We can be posi(...)

I bumped into an old friend the other day. “How come rugby has arrived at where it is today, and what will happen in the Six Nations?” he asked. So, (...)

Connact 14 Munster 19 The Sportsground has become a special place in recent times, practically unrecognisable from times past. Connacht have engender(...)

Connacht 14 Munster 19 Munster will be top of the tree at Christmas after successfully quelling the fervour of the home team and the home crowd alike(...)

South African referee Jaco Peyper will take charge of Ireland’s clash against England at Twickenham on Sunday, February 23rd . Peyper was ruled out o(...)

EPC Rugby has announced the referee appointments for rounds three and four in the Heineken Champions Cup. France’s Alexandre Ruiz will take charge o(...)

Ulster 21 Connacht 13 The scoreline certainly doesn’t flatter Connacht, who gave it their all in a throbbing and vibrant Guinness Pro14 quarter-final(...)

Leinster 40 Ulster 7 The post-match inquisition was brief and perfunctory. Next week’s Champions Cup game against Toulouse at the RDS was greater in (...)

Bath’s controversial Champions Cup tie with Toulouse will not be replayed, European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has announced. Bath lost 22-20 to (...)

As ever, a Heineken Champions Cup weekend never fails to deliver its truckload of moments and talking points, whether it be vexed red cards (or lack o(...)