Articles by Chris Evans
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Leinster great Brian O’Driscoll questions quality of PRO14
Brian O’Driscoll has launched an attack on the PRO14 and believes the lack of quality in the competition led to Leinster’s defeat to La Rochelle.
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Stuart Lancaster pushes for Johnny Sexton Lions call-up
Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster believes that Johnny Sexton has done more than enough to be selected in Warren Gatland’s Lions squad.
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Tommy Seymour calls time on his career
Glasgow Warriors and Scotland wing Tommy Seymour has announced his retirement after an 11-year spell as a professional rugby player.
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TJ Perenara undecided over possible rugby league move
All Blacks and former Hurricanes scrum-half TJ Perenara has revealed that he is genuinely considering a switch of codes to rugby league.
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Bristol boss Pat Lam wants more incentives in Premiership
Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam has urged Premiership Rugby to introduce more incentives into the top flight in the upcoming seasons.
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Peter O’Mahony admits he’s unlikely to be picked by Lions
Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony isn’t holding out much hope of being selected by the British & Irish Lions for their 2021 tour to South Africa.
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Moana Pasifika’s impact on Blues worries Patrick Tuipulotu
All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has admitted that he is happy but also worried when it comes to new Super Rugby franchise Moana Pasifika.
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Rainbow Cup forced into dual tournament approach
South African teams will not compete as planned in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup and will now play games against each other in a “dual tournament”.
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European Player of the Year nominees announced
Five La Rochelle players have been nominated for EPCR Player of the Year, while fellow semi-finalists, Leinster and Toulouse, have four each.
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Simon Zebo set for Munster return – report
According to the Daily Mail, Ireland flyer Simon Zebo is set to return to Munster, three years after leaving the Irish province to join Racing 92.
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Dave Rennie praises James O’Connor’s leadership skills
Dave Rennie has hailed James O’Connor’s leadership skills but Michael Hooper is still favoured to continue as the Wallabies’ captain in 2021.
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Exeter Chiefs post ‘significant’ financial losses
Exeter Chiefs have felt the financial impact of Covid-19 after recording a £2.26m loss, down from the £24.75m profit they had in 2018/19.
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‘Very slim chance’ Charles Piutau will switch to Tonga
Charles Piutau’s chances of representing Tonga are looking less and less likely, but Dan Leo has called for common sense from World Rugby.
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Scott Robertson ‘flattered’ by England rumours
Scott Robertson says it is “flattering” to be linked to England, with the soon-to-be out of contract Crusaders boss planning his next move.