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Ian Cameron

A seasoned journalist with over two decades of experience in both news and sports journalism. He has broken front-page stories for national newspapers and his articles have featured in The Sunday Times, The Irish Mail on Sunday, NZ Herald, The Sun, UK Daily Mail, The Mirror, Film Ireland and Rugby365, among others. Outside of journalism, Ian holds a master's degree in Film Studies from UCD and has produced and executive produced several rugby documentaries. Based in Ireland. 

'It’s not like we’re a million miles away': Leo Cullen on the growing gap

Two days on from Leinster’s defeat, Leo Cullen’s assessment of Bordeaux following the Champions Cup final reads less like frus…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
25 May 2026, 4:42

A number of 'top South African players' linked with Stormers

Cheslin Kolbe’s return to the Stormers has been hailed as a major statement signing, with the Springbok winger set to rejoin the…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
25 May 2026, 4:14

'We can't undo it': Leo Cullen says Leinster tried to keep Ciaran Frawley

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen admits the province 'tried to keep' Ciaran Frawley from moving to Connacht, a move that feels ever …

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
24 May 2026, 1:13

Leinster's Leo Cullen pleased to be part of 'amazing event' despite heavy loss

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen was keen to emphasise the positives after his side were put to the sword 41-19 by a rampant Bordeau…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
23 May 2026, 10:33

Finger of blame quickly pointed after Leinster's Champions Cup beatdown

It's a bitter, bitter blow for Leinster rugby. The four-time winners were battered into submission by a Bordeaux side, walking off…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
23 May 2026, 9:42
Opinion

Leinster player ratings vs Bordeaux | 2026 Investec Champions Cup Final

Leinster player ratings: Leo Cullen's men were in search of their fourth Investec Champions Cup trophy, but they had their work cu…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
23 May 2026, 8:45
Opinion

Bilbao, 40 degree heat and the enduring romance of European rugby

Bilbao felt like it had been left out in the sun too long. Thursday hit 37 degrees and Friday pushed 40 at times. The heat just sa…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
23 May 2026, 3:50

Richie Murphy makes telling post-match admission as Ulster burn up in Bilbao

Richie Murphy admitted Ulster were given a harsh lesson in what it takes to win at the top level after their brutal Challenge Cup …

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
23 May 2026, 1:12
Opinion

Ulster player ratings vs Montpellier | 2026 EPCR Challenge Cup Final

Ulster produced a full-blooded 80-minute effort against Montpellier in the 2026 EPCR Challenge Cup final, with several standout di…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
22 May 2026, 13:45

The 7 surviving players from Leinster's 2018 Champions Cup win in Bilbao

Leinster return to Bilbao with more than just another Champions Cup final in their sights, they arrive with the chance to reconnec…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
22 May 2026, 8:07

The Leo Cullen verdict on rumoured Champions Cup shake-up plan

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has urged the EPCR to “protect” the Investec Champions Cup amid reports of a fresh shake-up to …

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
22 May 2026, 7:28

'Fundamental shift in the game': World Rugby outline new six-year strategy

World Rugby has unveiled a new six-year strategy running through to 2031, built around a vision of “powering rugby, uniting the …

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
22 May 2026, 0:55

Ulster pip Montpellier in our combined Challenge Cup final XV

Ahead of the EPCR Challenge Cup final in Bilbao, we’ve put together a combined Ulster–Montpellier XV that leans heavily on for…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
21 May 2026, 9:50

European rugby fans left sweating as temperatures soar in Bilbao

Reporting from Bilbao: Ulster and Montpellier are braced for extreme conditions in Bilbao as the EPCR Challenge Cup final arrives …

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
21 May 2026, 6:54

Wales savour 'absolutely special' Adelaide stop as World Cup countdown hits 500 days

Wales stepped inside Adelaide Oval last Friday as their Rugby World Cup 2027 venue visits continued, meeting AFL side Adelaide Cro…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
19 May 2026, 0:46

URC issue statement after player accused of vile on-field act

The URC has issued a statement confirming that no citing will follow the spitting allegation made during Munster’s 24-17 win ove…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
18 May 2026, 7:25

Leinster rookie's season over after answering SOS, doubt over Ireland star

Leinster rookie Hugh Cooney has seen his season come to an abrupt end after answering Leo Cullen’s late-season SOS, with the you…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
18 May 2026, 6:43

Scotland legend Scott Hastings dies aged 61

Scottish Rugby have paid tribute to former Scotland centre Scott Hastings following his death at 61.

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
17 May 2026, 9:47
Opinion

Sale Sharks player ratings vs Leicester | 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Sale Sharks player ratings: Slow out the blocks Sale looked one-dimensional at times and coughed up the ball far too much to remai…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
17 May 2026, 9:19
Opinion

Leicester Tigers player ratings vs Sale Sharks | 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Leicester Tigers player ratings: Tigers kept their season alive with a statement 47-33 victory over Sale Sharks at CorpAcq stadium…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
17 May 2026, 9:07
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