
Warren Gatland reveals how close Garry Ringrose was to making the Lions squad
Cold comfort
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.

Warren Gatland reveals how close Garry Ringrose was to making the Lions squad
Cold comfort
9 years ago

Ireland fans can’t believe two exciting talents have missed out on the Lions
Very, very unlucky
9 years ago

Warren Gatland makes two shock decisions in Lions squad announcement
We weren’t expecting this
9 years ago

Tomás O’Leary on the day he was named a Lion, and they botched his name
Nice try lads
9 years ago

Sneaky mobile phone snap confirms the Lions captain we all expected
Shock, horror
9 years ago

Garry Ringrose reportedly against former Leinster teammate for final Lions spot
Late-night debate
9 years ago

Brian O’Driscoll and Ronan O’Gara couldn’t get over one poor fan’s Lions picks
Relax there lads
9 years ago

Some absolutely massive names to miss out on British & Irish Lions selection
Warren Gatland is in a tough spot
9 years ago

Joe Schmidt settles on new Ireland captain as Rory Best expected to make Lions squad
But his first-choice may also make the squad
9 years ago

Ranking the selection chances of Ireland’s 15 Lions outsiders
Looking good for at least three men
9 years ago

It took a proud Kerry GAA man to truly capture what’s gone wrong at Arsenal
Said what everyone is thinking
9 years ago

Warren Gatland appears to have made his mind up about Sean O’Brien
Word from Wales…
9 years ago

We seriously doubt you’ll be able to identify all 11 Irish rugby players by their biceps alone
Anything over eight is great going
9 years ago

Conor McGregor recalls brief encounter with UFC star in Temple Bar before he was famous
Times have truly changed
9 years ago

Brilliant Ronan O’Gara response to anyone doubting CJ Stander’s Lion chances
Can’t argue with this logic
9 years ago

WATCH: Connacht produce stunning, evocative tribute to captain John Muldoon
‘Mr Connacht’ wins his 300th cap tomorrow
9 years ago

Ireland rocked by training ground injury to one of their most underrated players
Just when he was starting to be appreciated too
9 years ago

We stuck three Irish rugby stars in a room and made them agree on a Lions team
Feisty debate involving O’Gara, McLaughlin and Carr
9 years ago

Shock England and Wales names tipped to miss out on Lions
“I don’t think he gets on the plane”
9 years ago

Surprise Irish candidate emerges as Lions ‘bolter’ everyone can get behind
“He’s definitely the calibre of player needed to win a Test series down there”
9 years ago

Packie Bonner and Toto Schillachi are being reunited and it’s all for a great cause
Whatever will they talk about…
9 years ago

Dublin star reveals sharp response when he announced he was off to America for the summer
It was a short conversation
9 years ago

Warren Gatland tipped to make shock Lions call involving CJ Stander
“There may be riots on the streets of Limerick”
9 years ago

Kerry legend Marc Ó Sé’s story about WhatsApp groups is spot on
Nail on the head
9 years ago

Just about everyone agrees that eight Irish players are definitely going on the Lions tour
There’s always a dissenting voice
9 years ago

Johnny Sexton makes frank admission about trying to play on through injury
“I paid the price for that”
9 years ago

Mayo legend brilliantly explains why you never want to be marked by a ‘Bull’ or ‘Horse’
“Give it to him!”
9 years ago

Johnny Sexton responds emphatically to suggestion of six-month sabbatical
Strong words
9 years ago

Josh van der Flier has been fitted for a Lions jersey but he’s not getting carried away
He’s got previous against the All Blacks
9 years ago

WATCH: Ronan O’Gara was absolutely merciless in slagging Colm Parkinson
You’d almost feel sorry for Wooly…
9 years ago

Shane Williams continues to do down-to-earth yet legendary deeds
Stint in the GAA has obviously made an impact
9 years ago

Dana White has good news for UFC fighter after breast implant fiasco
What drama
9 years ago

WATCH: Rory McIlroy shows the crap you have to deal with when you’re too good at golf
This was just cruel
9 years ago

Kerry bring their last legend back to face Dublin
Just the one change to Kerry’s team
9 years ago

Ronan O’Gara shares heartwarming story about bringing his three sons back to Thomond Park
This is just marvellous
9 years ago

WATCH: Breast implant drama costs fighter her dream UFC debut
This is outrageous
9 years ago

Brian O’Driscoll has changed his mind about a Lions bolter and picked an Irishman
He has seen the light
9 years ago

Fair play to Geordan Murphy for being so honest about his Leicester Tigers future
This can’t have been easy
9 years ago

The perfectly good explanation why Daniel Cormier was allowed to weigh-in twice
High drama
9 years ago

Munster winger tipped for Ireland debut by no less than Ronan O’Gara
“I’m fully convinced”
9 years ago

Shane Lowry pulls out most Irish of curses as winds plays havoc at The Masters
Microphones picked this up
9 years ago

GAA player offers the most undeniably painful excuse to miss training
No arguing with this
9 years ago

Not many people noticed Donnacha Ryan’s emotional reaction after Munster’s latest victory
Landmark occasion
9 years ago

Ronan O’Gara can’t wait to work with one Irish youngster as he confirms coaching role
Great opportunity for him
9 years ago

It seems Harry Arter’s awful penalty miss has been vindicated
Justice
9 years ago

If you took a punt on Dustin Johnson to win the Masters, you may need to sit down
Ah Jaysus!
9 years ago

Leading pundit believes Peter O’Mahony’s Lions form is bad news for an Ireland teammate
Amazing what a run of form can do
9 years ago

Conor McGregor made a staggering amount of money last year
Crazy when compared to what he was earning in 2008
9 years ago

Michael Quinlivan’s description of his first Tipperary hat-trick is as GAA as you can get
You’ve gotta love it
9 years ago