Leading candidates for Ireland’s No.10 jersey as Johnny Sexton undergoes cheekbone ‘procedure’
“Our talisman, Johnny Sexton was off getting an x-ray.” Irish rugby supporters are used to the sight of Johnny Sexton down and clutching some part of his body – he puts himself through the wringer – but images of him leaving the RDS pitch, on Saturday, were unsettling. Sexton went too high on Connacht captain […]
3 years ago
Peter O’Mahony gave Tomas Lavinini a right earful after red card tackle
The Argentina lock could have no complaints. Tomas Lavanini may be set for a spell on the sidelines, after a red card cruncher on Cian Healy. It was a challenge that upset stand-in Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony, and the home fans. Ireland were already coasting, mid-way through the second half, when the Argentina forward went […]
4 years ago
“It can be cruel at times” – Sean O’Brien on Peter O’Mahony red card fall-out
“It can be cruel at times.” Ireland go into their next three games in the 2021 Six Nations without the services of Peter O’Mahony. Given the head injuries sustained by James Ryan and Johnny Sexton in Ireland’s loss to Wales, last weekend, O’Mahony would have been next in line as Ireland captain. As it is, […]
5 years ago