“It was just good to get back out playing a level of rugby again.” It has been a long time coming, but Ireland U20s are back in competitive action again. They are back winning again and, with a new crop, making folks sit up and take notice. Richie Murphy is the new man in charge, […]

5 years ago

WALES 0-45 IRELAND It was one-way traffic in Cardiff as Ireland kicked off their Women’s Six Nations campaign with an emphatic win over the Welsh. 19-year-old Beibhinn Parsons wasted no time reaffirming her status as one of the most exciting young prospects in rugby by scoring back to back tries early in the first half, […]

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This will be a big call for Andy Farrell. First off, the bad news. Ireland have to face England on Saturday without two players that stand a good chance of making the British & Irish Lions squad. Garry Ringrose (ankle) and James Ryan (concussion) will miss Saturday’s Six Nations clash with the outgoing champions while […]

5 years ago

“You don’t always get it right, as I showed today, and he covers me.” James Lowe started off brightly against Scotland, at Murrayfield this afternoon, as he kick-started a move that led to Ireland’s opening penalty. Ireland then stretched their lead but a Finn Russell try, after some defensive errors, gave the hosts a platform […]

5 years ago

Jamie Heaslip even touted the Leinster lock for the Lions… in 2025. Watch out the Wallabies, in four years’ time. Ryan Baird is only two Tests into his international career – both as a sub – but he is getting folks talking. The 22-year-old, who made his Ireland debut against Italy a fortnight ago, came […]

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“You’d love to have more time with the players… it’s a constant discussion with Andy about how much time you’re going to get.” You get the impression that Paul O’Connell would love nothing better than to chew the ears off the current Ireland players about lineout moves, set-plays and how to target the opposition. The […]

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