Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is weighing up significant selection changes following his side’s bruising opening night defeat in Paris, insisting there must be a response as Italy suddenly loom as a serious test.Farrell did not shy away from criticism after the loss, questioning Ireland’s “intention” and “fight” during a disastrous first half that left […]
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A frustrating situation. Since Connacht’s rise from the ashes during the late 2000s, one of the many pleasing aspects – alongside silverware, support and a new stadium – has been the rise in homegrown talent. Players such as Denis Buckley, the Murray brothers, Jack Carty, Robbie Henshaw and Tiernan O’Halloran have all starred for the […]
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It’s not great. The Six Nations’ opening game is just a few weeks away, with Ireland taking on Les Bleus at the Stade de France on February 5. And it is still a three-horse to who will wear the number 10 jersey. Kicking % of Crowley, Byrne, Prendergast There are arguments for and against Jack […]
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He looks the real deal. There was huge excitement in Ireland when it was first understood that South African underage star Josh Neill was looking at moving to Europe. The backrower starred for Rondebosch Boys’ High School in Cape Town as well as the South Africa U18s and Western Province. It was reported in April […]
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Ireland’s Six Nations countdown gets an unwanted twist If Andy Farrell had a stress-free Sunday planned, Leinster’s trip to France likely put an end to that. Ireland’s Six Nations 2026 preparations took an early hit as Leinster Rugby saw Tadhg Furlong, Robbie Henshaw, and Tommy O’Brien all forced off injured during their Champions Cup clash […]
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Potential superstars. The time is ripe for blooding new Ireland internationals, given their ageing squad and the upcoming Six Nations. Those below have proven, without doubt, that they have the capability to play international rugby and be world-class options in the coming seasons. A couple of them could see game time in the Six Nations, […]
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