Munster’s Brian Gleeson announces himself to the world as Ireland rock Aussies
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
Johnny Sexton settles who won training match between senior side and U20s
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
Eddie Jones set to call up Ireland U20 star for England’s summer Tests
Kelly played three games in Ireland U20’s pandemic-curtailed 2020 Six Nations campaign. Dan Kelly is enjoying an impressive season with Leicester Tigers, and his form may soon be recognised with an international call-up, for England. Born in Manchester, and only turning 20 on June 16, Kelly played three times for Tigers last season but has […]
5 years ago
Some of rugby’s finest coaches on what makes them, and their teams, tick
“I’m putting my body on the line because I love what I’m playing for, I love the people around me.” Pat Lam, Mike Ruddock, Andy Friend, Adam Griggs, Andy Friend and that is only the beginning. When Jeff Neville set out to produce a podcast on coaching, he set his sights optimistically high. Requests were […]
5 years ago
14-man Ireland suffer crushing world championship heartache
IRELAND 17-45 AUSTRALIA Despite having only 14 men for most of the game, Ireland were well poised for a huge victory. A 20th minute red card for Ireland U20 lock Ryan Baird ultimately proved too much for his teammates as they ran out of steam in the final 20 minutes. Ireland led 17-10 after Stewart […]
7 years ago
“I’ve no choice but to give a red card” – Ireland U20s left to rue crucial call
The decision was branded “very harsh” by former Ireland Women’s captain Niamh Briggs. It was a tale of two high tackles in Ireland’s World Rugby U20 Championship encounter with Australia in Santa Fe. Ireland were looking to follow-up their opening match victory over England against the Junior Wallabies, but an early red card put them […]
7 years ago