Ireland star calls out Leinster signings after sevens side is axed
He has laid into the IRFU. Former Ireland sevens star, Terry Kennedy, has blasted the IRFU over their axing of the men’s sevens program. Kennedy is considered Ireland’s best ever player in the short-format version of rugby, and won the World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player of the Year award in 2022, before taking time off […]
10 months ago
All Black star confirms shock move to Leinster to replace Jordie Barrett
“Will be back refreshed and ready to rock second half of 2026.” In a rather unexpected announcement, All Black Rieko Ioane and his club, the Blues, have confirmed that he will be replacing Jordie Barrett at Leinster next season. The 28-year-old partnered Barrett in the centre when New Zealand defeated Ireland at the 2023 World […]
11 months ago
Ronan O’Gara praises Jordie Barrett for post-match gesture to his son
“Thank you Jordie Barrett.” There has been plenty of niggle between La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara and Leinster over the past few years, with the sides meeting each other six times since 2021, including two finals won by the French side. Sunday’s 16-14 result made it three wins in a row for the Irish […]
1 year ago
Here’s how Leinster can fit all their stars into a match-day squad
With Jordie Barrett in town and playing out of his skin, how can Leinster keep all their stars happy? Rival fans were rightfully pissed off when Leinster announced the signing of Jordie Barrett back in April, months after their theft of RG Snyman from Munster. Given Leinster’s inherent advantages of population and private schools, along […]
1 year ago
Jordie Barrett singles out the two Leinster players who have helped him settle in
“I was actually chomping at the bit to get an opportunity with Leinster.” Jordie Barrett made his long awaited debut for Leinster on the weekend, and looked a class above most in his 40 minutes on the field. The 27-year-old All Black came on at half-time, and showed a range of skills as the Irish […]
1 year ago
Concern for Leinster fans as new signing Jordie Barrett seen wearing knee brace
The talented utility back is bound for Dublin in December. Leinster fans faced a worrying sight on social media today as footage of new signing Jordie Barrett emerged showing him limping through Sydney International Airport wearing a knee brace after suffering an injury during the All Blacks’ Bledisloe Cup win over Australia yesterday. The 27-year-old […]
1 year ago