Stephen Jones makes surprising Ireland call in his Lions squad
“Osborne is a real talent” Sunday Times writer Stephen Jones is known for his controversial takes, and his ability to rile up fans on social media is still unmatched. Many feel that he often has a bias against Ireland, but his recent Lions squad includes a youngster that not many see as someone who will […]
1 year ago
Garry Ringrose on the two Ireland prospects that impressed him most in training
“They haven’t got me to do that yet!” It is the down-week of another Six Nations campaign and Garry Ringrose is helping promote the benefits of milk for the National Dairy Council. At the end of an engaging chat between Ringrose and a host of rugby writers, I ask if we might see any repeats […]
2 years ago
Three uncapped players could feature in Ireland squad for 2024 Six Nations
It has been 32 years since a nation won back-to-back Grand Slam titles. Andy Farrell is the heavy favourite to be named British & Irish Lions head coach, this coming Thursday. Once all that pomp and ceremony is done, he will get back to announcing his next Ireland squad and plotting a defence of their […]
2 years ago
Gavin Coombes and four Leinster stars nominated for European Player of the Year
The longlist has been announced, but there’s a ways to go yet. The EPCR has confirmed its’ long-list of nominees for the 2022/23 Player of the Year award and Gavin Coombes of Munster is joined by four Leinster stars. Each season, at the end of the pool stages, the tournament organisers assemble an elite panel […]
3 years ago