Lets go! Our Ireland player ratings as they just about beat an out-of-form Wales side, 27-17. Tom O’Toole – 7.5 He had a lot to prove in this game and delivered. The scrum was the best it’s been in good while and he won a brilliant turnover with Kelleher in the second half. Has moved […]

2 weeks ago

Can Ireland make it three on the trot? Welcome to SportsJOE’s live hub for Ireland v Wales in the fourth round of the Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland, who recovered from their thumping opening-night defeat in France, edged past Italy in round two and then put in a fantastic display at Twickenham to […]

2 weeks ago

Andy Farrell has named his troops Andy Farrell has named his XV and replacements for Ireland’s round four Six Nations clash against Wales at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night (8.10pm kick off). Ireland, who recovered from their thumping opening-night defeat in France, edged past Italy in round two and then put in a fantastic […]

2 weeks ago

Another toughy! It’s Six Nations season, and that means two things, more rugby content and lots more quizzes. We have already given you our top Ireland appearances quiz and our top try scorers quiz. Our latest teaser, however, is a tad trickier, with a few older names on the list. Only hardcore Irish rugby aficionados […]

1 month ago

Brilliant insight! The introduction of Jack Crowley to the field yesterday triggered not only the biggest cheer of the afternoon (rivalled by Edogbo’s entry to the field), but an immediate improvement in the Irish attack, which had been lagging since their opening try. Obviously, this is mainly down to Crowley’s skill and athleticism as a […]

1 month ago

Interesting take. The Irish out-half debate took a few more twists and turns this afternoon. Sam Prendergast produced what was his worst performance in green, before being hauled off in the second half with the game at 10-10. Jack Crowley made an immediate impact off the bench, with huge energy and speed, as he threw […]

1 month ago