Not a good look…. Dan Sheehan’s reputation as the world’s best hooker was cemented during the recent Lions series in Australia, showing a rounded game with no weaknesses, and a knack for showing up in the biggest of games. However, his Tour has ended on a sour note, with the Leinster man banned for four […]

8 months ago

He did not hold back! While the Lions were comfortable winners on Saturday, beating the Western Force 54-7, there was a particular element of their game that was not up to scratch. They struggled hugely with the Australian side’s restarts, which gave them field position and put the Lions under massive pressure straight after their […]

9 months ago

A revelation for the Leinster hooker. Despite a large cohort on social media still seemingly bemused at the enduring popularity of the Lions, it is fairly obvious why it continues to draw eyes to this day. Its uniqueness, like golf’s Ryder Cup, is what sets it apart from all other competitions in the sport and […]

9 months ago

Ever the controversial pundit. Ever since his return in January following a lengthy injury, Ireland and Leinster hooker, Dan Sheehan, has been in sensational form. In nine matches since his comeback the 26-year old has scored 12 tries. To put that into perspective, the try-machine, wing-wizard, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, only has ten tries in his last […]

11 months ago

Every other country had more players than Ireland. Sports publications all over the web have been releasing their Six Nations teams of the tournament and Ireland players have been few and far between after a disappointing third-place finish. It was looking good for an unprecedented third title in a row, but a heavy loss to […]

1 year ago

A big loss Ireland are set to lose Dan Sheehan for an extended period of time following fears that he may have suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Sheehan was involved in the first test of the South Africa tour as Andy Farrell’s men fell to a 27-20 defeat in Pretoria. The Hooker suffered the […]

1 year ago