“He’s going to be a real find, not just for Irish rugby but for world rugby”
While Ireland’s back three options are being stretched, their second and back row stocks are looking healthy. Who starts blindside for Ireland in the opening round(s) of the 2024 Six Nations? Peter O’Mahony is technically the man in possession, but Ryan Baird, Tom Ahern, Cian Prendergast and Tadhg Beirne could all slot in. If Andy […]
2 years ago
What Jimmy O’Brien can learn from Andrew Conway to get to the next level
“Absolutely gutted for Andrew.” One of the toughest parts about Andrew Conway having to retire from professional rugby at 32 is the fact that he had the sort of game that would have stood to sides for the next three or four years. Conway was be-set with knee issues in his final two seasons as […]
2 years ago
Looking like a straight shoot-out between Earls and McCloskey for final World Cup spot
If this was his final game for Ireland, Keith Earls has passed the baton in style. Even though Ireland, and even World Cup side, have two extra squad places to allocate, there are set to be some tough calls for Andy Farrell. Keith Earls got his dream send-off at Lansdowne Road, on Saturday, but will […]
2 years ago
Jimmy O’Brien on Johnny Sexton ban and Andrew Conway training with the squad
“I’ve not let myself [think about France]. I’m waiting until the squad is picked.” It is July 20th but we are almost at the part of Ireland’s World Cup preparations when it is time to start asking about the opposition. At present, though, Jimmy O’Brien says the squad are finding time to check out another […]
2 years ago
“I don’t see why he is not in Andy Farrell’s plans” – Ireland’s back three options for the World Cup
‘I think one of those three Ulster lads should be in the World Cup squad’ On Saturday, at Aviva Stadium, Andy Farrell took his seat in the stands to watch the country’s two best provinces tear into each other, in the Champions Cup. Leinster ended up doing what they do every week [barring a share […]
3 years ago
Three ruthless calls Ireland may take to clinch Grand Slam against England
“Front row is front row in my opinion… at the end of the day you just have to hit and push and strike.” If the IRFU were looking to douse the Grand Slam fervour that is growing in Ireland, they did well to select Tadhg Furlong and Cian Healy for Tuesday media duties. Mack Hansen […]
3 years ago