Articles by Colin Newboult

Leinster boss issues response to fierce criticism of province following ‘gold dust’ Jordie Barrett signing

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has responded to the criticism they received after signing Jordie Barrett.

‘We can’t let it fade’ – Cheslin Kolbe ‘embracing’ new Springboks ‘pressure’ after World Cup double

Cheslin Kolbe opens up on his life and responsibilities after their back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins.

Bulls escape sanction for Champions Cup controversy as Jake White’s EPCR revelation confirmed – report

Jake White and the Bulls will be relieved after EPCR decided not to take it any further.

Bernard Jackman: Leinster ‘harshly treated’ by IRFU as ‘strange’ decisions slammed

Respected pundit Bernard Jackman has an alternative take on the IRFU and Leinster situation.

WATCH: Trademark TJ Perenara reaction after chirpy Fijian Drua half-back baffles referee with confusing scrum call

TJ Perenara had a brilliant reaction to Fijian Drua scrum-half Peni Matawalu confusing both teams and the referee during a Super Rugby Pacific clash.

Jordie Barrett reveals All Blacks boss Scott Robertson’s reaction to surprise Leinster move

Jordie Barrett had a discussion with All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson before signing for Leinster.

‘Money a serious component’ – All Black Jordie Barrett confirms ‘top’ reasons for Leinster move

All Black Jordie Barrett has opened up on his move to Leinster.

Nigel Owens weighs into controversial disallowed URC try debate after Cardiff ‘robbed’

Nigel Owens has reacted to the incident which led to Ulster’s winning penalty in the United Rugby Championship clash against Cardiff.

Steve Borthwick addresses England’s controversial overseas policy in light of Jack Willis’ ‘mind-blowing’ Toulouse form

Jack Willis has been tearing it up for Toulouse, but the flanker is not eligible for England.

Jake White: ‘Unfair’ Champions Cup scheduling to be rectified after bigwigs ‘privately agree’ 

Jake White has provided a significant update following the Bulls’ Champions Cup quarter-final saga.

Ireland star opens up on ‘freak’ injury and reveals potential return date

Ireland and Leinster second-row James Ryan has discussed his recovery from a nasty injury sustained in the Six Nations.

Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies options boosted as ex-England international makes Super Rugby Pacific switch

Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt will have another option at his disposal later this year.

Keith Wood: IRFU creating ‘discontent’ with contracting model but don’t blame Leinster for ‘unbalanced system’

Ireland legend Keith Wood admits that the current system in Ireland is flawed but that it is not Leinster’s fault.

South Africans snubbed as Ireland and England stars dominate Champions Cup player of the year nominees

The 2023/2024 Champions Cup player of the year nominees have been announced.