Jonny Black

Jonny Black

Sports Journalist · 342 articles

Jonny is a former rugby player in Ireland's club system and is an Ulster and Ireland fan. He has spent a number of years writing about football and this was what brought him to the Dave Sport Group. As an expert in Irish Rugby, his expertise also stretches to Super Rugby having lived in New Zealand previously.

Saracens duo scoop top prizes at PREM awards despite a disappointing finish
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Saracens duo scoop top prizes at PREM awards despite a disappointing finish

Saracens have won big at the PREM end-of-season awards, which took place on Wednesday night.  Saracens players won the two main awards for the men’s game despite finishing outside the top four in the 10-team league.  The awards brought a positive finish to the season after an incident between the Saracens team and England cricketers after their […]

Hurricanes vs Blues Super Rugby Pacific semi-final: Confirmed lineups
Blues

Hurricanes vs Blues Super Rugby Pacific semi-final: Confirmed lineups

Home team Hurricanes Away team Blues Venue Hnry Stadium Competition Super Rugby Pacific semi-final Kick off time 8:05 am (UK and Ireland) Watch Live in the UK Sky Sports+ Hurricanes vs Blues Super Rugby preview as the sides meet in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final at Hnry Stadium. The Hurricanes were top of the table […]

Key Leinster player becomes an injury doubt ahead of URC final
Leinster

Key Leinster player becomes an injury doubt ahead of URC final

Ireland and Leinster captain Caelan Doris has become an injury doubt ahead of next Friday’s URC final against the Bulls.  The number eight sustained a knee injury against the Stormers and, despite playing the remainder of the game, may be unavailable for the final, according to the Irish Independent. Story of the semi-final  Leinster overcame […]

Chiefs vs Crusaders Super Rugby Pacific semi-final preview: Confirmed lineups
Chiefs

Chiefs vs Crusaders Super Rugby Pacific semi-final preview: Confirmed lineups

Home team Chiefs  Away team Crusaders Venue FMG Stadium Waikato Competition Super Rugby Pacific semi-final  Kick off time 8:05 am (UK and Ireland) Watch Live in the UK Sky Sports+ Chiefs vs Crusaders Super Rugby Pacific semi-final preview as the sides meet at the FMG Stadium Waikato.  This is a repeat of the 2025 Super […]

Antonio given emotional farewell after heart condition forces early retirement
France

Antonio given emotional farewell after heart condition forces early retirement

Uini Antonio has been given an emotional farewell from professional rugby. The tighthead prop was given a haka by three players at the conclusion of the La Rochelle vs Stade Francais game. It was announced that Antonio would retire from professional rugby in January in the lead up to the Six Nations after he suffered […]

EPCR Champions Cup 2026/27 teams finalised
Champions Cup

EPCR Champions Cup 2026/27 teams finalised

The end of the regular season in the Top 14 and PREM has meant that the Champions Cup 2026/27 lineup is now complete. The 24-team tournament features the top eight teams from the Top 14 (France), PREM (England) and the URC (Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Italy, South Africa) Top 14 Bordeaux Begles (Champions) Toulouse Montpellier Stade […]

Racing 92 vs Toulouse Top 14 preview: Confirmed lineups
Match Previews

Racing 92 vs Toulouse Top 14 preview: Confirmed lineups

Home team Racing 92 Away team Toulouse Venue Paris La Defense Arena Competition Top 14 Kick off time 8:05 pm (UK and Ireland)  Watch Live in the UK Premier Sports Racing 92 vs Toulouse Top 14 preview as the sides meet at the Paris La Defense Arena in the final round of the regular Top […]

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