Sam Simmonds

Three Leinster players on European player of the year shortlist

Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and James Lowe, included on five-man shortlist

Tue May 17 2022 - 15:32

England bring in fresh faces but Tuilagi cannot be ignored

Sale man the most significant inclusion in Eddie Jones’ England squad

Tue May 17 2022 - 15:03

Scotland’s clarity of thought shows the way for confused England

Clear game plan comes up trumps in contrast to England who hauled off Marcus Smith

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 05:17

Leinster trio in the mix for European Player of the Year award

Caelan Doris, Jimmy O’Brien and Josh van der Flier included on longlist

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 17:03

Josh van der Flier adds carrying string to his bow as Leinster gear up for Europe

Form says that changes the Leinster backrow made are working after impressive autumn

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 01:51

Vunipola brothers among big names left out of England squad

Eddie Jones also snubs Jamie George and George Ford from 45-man training group

Tue Sept 21 2021 - 12:33

South Africa 19 Lions 16 - How the Lions players rated

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks after the series decider

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 20:46

Gerry Thornley: Series success looks a bridge too far for the Lions

Warren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defence

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 07:05

Lions Tour: Gatland eyeing aerial security with new XV

British and Irish Lions head coach explains the six changes made for series decider

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 16:07

Plenty for Warren Gatland to mull as Lions prepare for Springboks test

Tourists look set to spend the rest of summer in Cape Town as the Test series looms large

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 06:00

Marcus Smith named at 10 in Lions XV for clash with Stormers

There are four Irish players in the starting team, with Robbie Henshaw at inside centre

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 12:05

Opportunity knocks for Lions’ all-Celtic starting XV

Japan’s high-tempo brand of rugby has capacity to trouble Warren Gatland’s side

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

Lions Tour pen pics: A look at Warren Gatland’s 37-man squad

Party to tour South Africa consists of 16 backs and 21 forwards

Thu May 06 2021 - 15:51

What should Gatland do? Our rugby writers pick their Lions squads

It’s nearly decision time for the Lions coach - who should make the South Africa tour?

Sat May 01 2021 - 09:00

Rugby Stats: Josh Van der Flier’s versatility keeps him out ahead of his rivals

The Leinster and Ireland openside has always been a quick learner in his career

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 08:29

Rob Baxter believes Lions stance on Premiership player release is ‘disingenuous’

Warren Gatland has called for ‘common sense’ to prevail over availability

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 17:52

Leinster find a performance right up with their best to see off champions Exeter

Leo Cullen’s side come back from early 14-point deficit to make semi-finals

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 20:18

Rugby Stats: Exeter’s patient and precise game will provide real challenge for Leinster

Sam Simmonds may have dropped off England radar but still operates at a very high level

Thu Apr 08 2021 - 08:56

Even with Europe conquered, Exeter remain hungry for more

Club’s thoughts turn immediately to Premiership final against Wasps

Sun Oct 18 2020 - 22:08

Zebo’s brace of tries in vain as Exeter Chiefs hold on to reach promised land

English side edged out Racing 92 in thrilling European Cup final at Ashton Gate

Sat Oct 17 2020 - 19:38

Champions Cup final the apex of the Exeter journey - but they aren’t finished yet

Chiefs and Rob Baxter have come a long way since Premiership promotion a decade ago

Sat Oct 17 2020 - 06:00

Exeter dare to dream of Champions Cup after semi-final victory

Grounded players unlikely to take anything for granted ahead of final with Racing 92

Sun Sept 27 2020 - 16:04

Rugby Stats: Boring, boring Ireland? The numbers don’t add up

Joe Schmidt’s side boast a better try-scoring record the Eddie Jones’ current England crop

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 07:00

Munster retain control of Pool Two as Exeter win at Gloucester

Chiefs breathe life into their Champions Cup campaign with bonus-point away victory

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 22:25

Nathan Hughes to miss England autumn Tests after tweet

Hughes will miss England’s matches against South Africa, New Zealand and Japan

Thu Oct 18 2018 - 08:41

Munster can learn from Leinster blueprint against Chiefs

Starving high-flying Exeter of possession will be a key objective in Sandy Park showdown

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 05:00

Hughes set to miss Leinster tie after disciplinary hearing delayed

England and Wasps number eight tweeted ‘What a joke’ while case was being heard

Thu Oct 11 2018 - 11:02

Gerry Thornley: Anglo-Irish battles have a special edge

Exeter have yet to prove themselves in Europe and desperately need a win against Munster

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 06:39

Saracens loom as biggest threat to Leinster’s crown

Gerry Thornley’s Heineken Champions Cup preview: All you need to know

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 06:00

Danny Cipriani starts for England for first time in 10 years

South Africa hold unassailable 2-0 lead over England in series ahead of final test

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 13:03

Gordon D’Arcy: What’s next? How about giving Sexton and Murray a rest?

Ireland are top of the mountain but can improve by giving fringe players their fling in Australia

Wed Mar 21 2018 - 05:45

Saracens could be without Billy Vunipola for Leinster clash

English number eight is still recovering from a fractured arm ahead of Champions Cup clash

Tue Mar 20 2018 - 18:16

Ireland’s Grand ambition realised against England

History made as Joe Schmidt’s Green Machine secure Grand Slam at Twickenham

Sat Mar 17 2018 - 17:25

Rugby Statistics: Dominance at the breakdown key for Ireland

Repetition of impressive figures to date will go a long way to securing ultimate prize

Thu Mar 15 2018 - 07:10