Argentinian prospect with Derry roots added to Ireland U19s squad
An interesting call-up! Ireland U19s boss has Tom Mohan has named his squad for two friendlies against France, this Friday and next Monday. Included in the squad is Argentinian-born goalkeeper Patricio Schroeder, whose mother hails from Derry, and the same street in Kilrea as former Ireland boss Martin O’Neill. His father met his mother in […]
7 months ago
Lions analysis: Marcus Smith actually had a good game against Argentina
Don’t believe everything you read on the internet…. Venturing on to social media after a high-profile game is generally a fruitless endeavour, and it proved so once again after the Lions’ 28-24 defeat to Argentina last Friday. It’s not just the casual fan, but everyone who lets their biases get the better of them at […]
9 months ago
Lions star accused of illegal actions vs Argentina which he’s been at for years
Dodgy! Argentina came to play in Dublin last night, beating the Lions 28-24, with an array of clinical attacking passages lighting up the Aviva Stadium. The Lions were, however, extremely dominant in an area of the game that more often than not, leads to victory. At the scrum, props Ellis Genge and Finlay Bealham made […]
9 months ago
The four biggest winners and losers from the Lions loss to Argentina
Hope among the errors. Despite yesterday’s 28-24 loss to Argentina, there were a handful of Lions stars who seriously strengthened their credentials for a test start. But while it was only the first game of the tour, there are few opportunities to prove ones worth, and some may have scuppered their chances. Here are our […]
9 months ago
Player Ratings as the Lions edged by Argentina on a great night in Dublin
A great game! An engaging opener for the Lions, with the Aviva experiencing an atmosphere we rarely see at Ireland games. Andy Farrell’s side were error-strewn with ball in hand, dropping passes and handing the ball to the opposition at times. Los Pumas were clinical and magnificent in broken-field play, and deserved 28-24 winners. Lions […]
9 months ago
Three Irish players in Lions team to face Argentina in Dublin
An exciting team! The Lions kick off their 2025 Tour against Argentina on Friday, June 20, at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off, 8pm). Andy Farrell has selected his 23 for the Dublin clash, with 9 English, 3 Irish, 2 Scottish, and 1 Welshman in the starting XV. The Ireland players picked are Finlay Bealham, Maro Itoje, […]
9 months ago