Tributes pour in for O’Mahony, Healy, & Murray, from rugby world & beyond
“They have each played a huge role in the success of Irish Rugby over the course of their careers” Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy, and Conor Murray will retire from Ireland duty following the conclusion of the ongoing Six Nations, which ends on March 15. O’Mahony and Healy will retire from all professional rugby at the […]
1 year ago
Peter O’Mahony, Conor Murray, and Cian Healy all announce retirement
“It goes without saying that Peter, Cian and Conor are legends of not just Irish Rugby, but Irish sport.” Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy, and Conor Murray will retire from Ireland duty following the conclusion of the ongoing Six Nations, which ends on March 15. O’Mahony and Healy will retire from professional rugby at the end […]
1 year ago
Ireland legend praised by fans for ‘quality’ speech after Leinster teammate breaks all-time record
A heartwarming moment between two legends of the province. Former Ireland and Leinster second-row Devin Toner has received tons of praise from fans after he gave an impassioned speech to mark his ex-teammate Cian Healy’s record-breaking night at Aviva Stadium. Leo Cullen’s side beat Newport Gwent Dragons 34-6 in Dublin last night as Healy donned […]
1 year ago
Cian Healy set to break Leinster record this weekend
A huge milestone for the loosehead prop. Cian Healy will break the Leinster all-time appearance record this weekend when he lines out against Dragons at Aviva Stadium for their United Rugby Championship clash. The 36-year-old will move past Devin Toner in the province’s all-time appearance list when he makes his 281st appearance tomorrow evening. View this […]
1 year ago
Andy Farrell offers Cian Healy injury update ahead of World Cup squad announcement
Healy was carried off the field by the Irish medical team following a nasty looking injury against Samoa. Andy Farrell’s Ireland overcame Samoa in an unconvincing 17-13 victory in Bayonne on Saturday evening, as they maintained their place atop of the World Rugby rankings. However, in what was a bruising encounter with the islanders, there […]
2 years ago
Player ratings: Ireland squeeze past Samoa in costly World Cup warm-up
Between the ‘Battle of Bayonne’ in ’07 and tonight’s injury list, maybe Ireland should just avoid World Cup warm-ups in the French town… Ireland 17 – 13 Samoa Ireland made sure they head into next month’s Rugby World Cup as the world’s number one ranked side with a physically bruising win over a resolute Samoan […]
2 years ago