Jared Payne

Jared Payne takes up new role with Clermont

Ulster stalwart and current defence coach, Jared Payne, is set to commence a new chapter in his career as he heads to the Top 14 to join the ranks of Clermont next season.    Payne’s...

Five Under The Radar Lions Candidates Gatland Could Include In His Squad

Warren Gatland names his British and Irish Lions squad on Thursday.   The Lions boss is set to make a few surprising inclusions in the squad. While the likes of Danny Care, Sam Simmonds, Hugo Keenan...

Hear from Will Addison, Jared Payne and Tom O'Toole ahead of Ulster's clash with Munster

Potential British and Irish Lions Bolters 2021

A left-field pick. British and Irish legend Sir Ian McGeechan was well known for making surprising picks when it came to announcing his British and Irish Lions squads with the likes of Will Greenwood...

Four British and Irish Lions Bolters - Backs

A left-field pick. British and Irish legend Sir Ian McGeechan was well known for making surprising picks when it came to announcing his British and Irish Lions squads with the likes of Will Greenwood...

Schmidt and Best deserved more fitting finale, says Payne

Jared Payne has insisted Joe Schmidt’s record as Ireland head coach is beyond reproach and feels sorry his fellow New Zealander and Rory Best are not leaving on the high they deserved.

Payne says Ulster must replicate Munster approach

Ulster’s defence coach Jared Payne wants his side to take a leaf out of Munster’s book to get one of over Leinster on Saturday evening in Dublin.

When 14-men were enough

        We take a look back at side's that have claimed a win after going down to 14 men same.   The Sharks in 2014   The Sharks claimed a remarkable and historic...

Jared Payne admits attitude often irked Joe Schmidt

Jared Payne admits he sometimes got on the wrong side of Joe Schmidt, due to the former Ulster and Ireland star’s relaxed attitude. But Payne has paid tribute to Schmidt’s attention to detail...

PRO14 Preview: Conference B

With the PRO14 returning this weekend we preview Conference B and give a few predictions on how each side will progress throughout the season and identify a few players who are set for big seasons.   Benetton Rugby Last...