The Boks re-set the clock in Paris and are world champions until the big show rolls around, again, in Australia. The new Nations Cup will officially get underway in 2026, the year after the Lions travel to Australia and the year before the next World Cup. Before all that, Ireland will get a chance to […]

2 years ago

“There’s a lot more eyes on you, as a young player, when you come in to a championship-winning team.” Munster were left reeling at the news of Joey Carbery having to go under the surgeon’s knife again, but a dominant win over Dragons lifted spirits somewhat. The reigning United Rugby Championship champs made light work […]

2 years ago

“He’s going to be a real good player for Munster and hopefully Ireland in the next couple of years.” When Stephen Ferris gets excited about a back-row prospect, you circle the name in red pen. When that prospect is Brian Gleeson, you circle around the circle you already made, a few months back. Ahead of […]

2 years ago

The Munster back row only turned 19 back in February. Ireland are off to the U20 World Championship finals and Brian Gleeson logged another immense performance to help get them there. The Munster No.8 was a colossus for Richie Murphy’s men as they defeated the hosts, South Africa, in Athlone to reach the final. Winger […]

2 years ago

IRELAND 30-10 AUSTRALIA James Nicholson and Gus McCarthy were great, but Munster back-row Brian Gleeson was on another level as Ireland beat Australia in their World Rugby U20 Championship clash. Having opened their tournament with a high-scoring draw against England, Richie Murphy’s side fell 10-3 behind against the Aussies but responded superbly. Paddy McCarthy put […]

2 years ago

Backed up by the young guns, who would no doubt love another crack. For the first time in this country’s sporting history, the Ireland U20s and senior Test sides brought home Six Nations Grand Slams. Johnny Sexton and Gus McCarthy had the dual honour of lifting the Six Nations trophies aloft. The closest any side […]

3 years ago