
The full, inspirational Ian McKinley interview that has won him so much praise
“I stood up and all I could see was black”
9 years ago
Patrick McCarry
Pat McCarry has been working in journalism since 2003 and, before coming to JOE, has written for outlets such as The Guardian, Sunday Tribune, Press Association, Irish Independent, The42 and more. He has been covering sport extensively since 2009, with particular focus on rugby, football and golf.

The full, inspirational Ian McKinley interview that has won him so much praise
“I stood up and all I could see was black”
9 years ago

The one Irish player who’s the missing ingredient for each province
Wishlist stuff
9 years ago

Peter O’Mahony’s comments on James Ryan suggest he is primed to make an impact
A do-er, not a talker
9 years ago

Oscar Pistorious has prison sentence increased to 13 years
Up from six
9 years ago

Three simple words effectively secured Ronan O’Gara his dream job in New Zealand
The next crusade for ROG
9 years ago

Three numbers that prove Joe Schmidt is preparing Ireland to make history
One goal in mind
9 years ago

Three huge calls in Ireland team to face Argentina
Joe Schmidt forced into some big changes
9 years ago

Rugby legend makes huge Lions claim about Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose
You wouldn’t put it past them
9 years ago

Marty Moore makes smart move by signing two-year deal with Ulster
Good business all round
9 years ago

CJ Stander’s first duty as Ireland captain certainly got to the point
Part business, part pleasure
9 years ago

Sam Warburton got a glaring perspective on life pretty early in his rugby career
Speaks superbly here
9 years ago

Ireland’s team to face Argentina may contain one surprise call
Don’t put this past Joe Schmidt
9 years ago

Chris Farrell said exactly what needed to be said after his bruising Ireland debut
First cap of many, he hopes
9 years ago

Ireland compared to All Blacks again but keenly aware what they need to do next
Highest of praise
9 years ago

BBC show asks why Conor McGregor was not arrested at Bellator Dublin
“Good luck being a police officer, IN DUBLIN, arresting Conor McGregor on a Saturday night”
9 years ago

Four players may well have forced themselves into Ireland’s team to face Argentina
‘That’s exactly what we wanted,’ said Schmidt
9 years ago

Jack Conan’s comments on playing with CJ Stander open whole new world of possibility
What a lethal back row that could be
9 years ago

You had to feel for Shane Lowry after his absolute heroics in Dubai
Just short. Just shy.
9 years ago

Joey Carbery was great to watch but he has not answered the biggest question about him
“Needs must,” said Joe Schmidt
9 years ago

Sean Maguire’s season to remember leads to massive Fifa 18 ratings boost
Proper order
9 years ago

Michael Conlan’s post-fight words to Jamie are everything about boxing, and family
Lovely words
9 years ago

Andrew Conway will definitely start against Argentina… but where?
Rip-roaring
9 years ago

Joe Schmidt comments on Joey Carbery’s arm fracture take shine off Ireland win
What a shame
9 years ago

Two Irish players emerge with credit after Fiji run us damn close
Pulled away
9 years ago

“I can remember him saying to me, ‘Are you telling me I can relax over Christmas with my kids?'”
Wonderful tales from rugby agent Niall Woods
9 years ago

Irish cult hero finally says what we’re all daring to believe about Sean Maguire
“I’ve watched a lot of him”
9 years ago

Ultan Dillane and three other Irish players with a lot to prove against Fiji
A lot to gain too
9 years ago

Sam Warburton take on Sean O’Brien’s contribution to the Lions needs to be heard
Well said by Warburton
9 years ago

Leading rugby writer feels Conor Murray unlucky after world player of the year nominations
Hard to argue with this
9 years ago

‘Rugby is no longer that romantic sport… rugby needs money’
Interesting Welsh perspective on World Cup 2023
9 years ago

Joe Schmidt makes a great point about two Irish legends after unveiling mammoth midfield
Never a truer word…
9 years ago

Sean O’Brien predicted Joey Carbery’s meteoric rise before most of us
That’s what we’re talking about
9 years ago

Joe Schmidt names seriously exciting Ireland team to face Fiji
We like the looks of this
9 years ago

Eben Etzebeth gives new Munster coach Johann Van Graan a heartfelt farewell
Lovely words
9 years ago

Here’s how Ireland should line up against Fiji after the latest injury updates
Three men down
9 years ago

Sam Warburton on his Lions relationship with Peter O’Mahony
Respect, but with an edge in training
9 years ago

Denmark have a pragmatic reason for not practising for an Irish penalty shoot-out
Each to their own
9 years ago

The proposed date for Katie Taylor’s first title defence is a school night
To sleep or not to sleep?
9 years ago

Rhys Ruddock to face Fiji and may prove hard to shift from Ireland’s back row
Finally getting his reward
9 years ago

South African legend raves about Jacob Stockdale and it is hard to disagree
Jean De Villiers is a fan
9 years ago

Updated match stats don’t do justice to Bundee Aki’s outstanding debut achievement
Truly incredible
9 years ago

This is the Ireland team we want to see start against Fiji
We’s back these lads 100%
9 years ago

Darren Sweetnam didn’t forget his Cork GAA roots after winning Ireland debut
Great comments from the Dunmanway native
9 years ago

Danish star Pione Sisto had some unflattering things to say about Ireland
It’s turning nasty
9 years ago

Danish midfielder sensibly compares Ireland to can of baked beans
FBI – Finest Beans (in) Ireland
9 years ago

Ireland’s players and coaches in awe of Iain Henderson’s seismic flattening of Eben Etzebeth
Bulldozed by ‘Man-child’
9 years ago

What CJ Stander did in Ireland’s victory should not be soon forgotten
Doubt him now
9 years ago

Two Ireland stars top player ratings as South Africa handed record beating
Some performance
9 years ago

Ronan O’Gara confirms he is in talks about New Zealand coaching switch
“The horse has bolted”
9 years ago

Conor McGregor set for costly sanctions after losing the plot at Bellator Dublin
Dana White must be fuming
9 years ago