Kieran Marmion effectively ends his Ireland career as Bristol Bears move confirmed
“I’m really excited to have the opportunity Ireland international scrum-half Kieran Marmion will join Bristol Bears from Connacht ahead of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership campaign. The 31-year-old, who has 28 caps for his country, links back up with Pat Lam having won the Pro 12 title together in 2016. Marmion has made 222 appearances for […]
3 years ago
“Very hard to see any other colour but red” – Referee disagrees with Brian O’Driscoll on crucial call
“There’s no doubt, he’s very lucky. Another referee in the same position could easily have given a red card.” There was a big moment of controversy in the middle of the second half, between Connacht and Leinster, and Brian O’Driscoll was not the only one feeling Jamison Gibson Park was fortunate not to be sent […]
4 years ago
Kieran Marmion sends reminder to Andy Farrell as two young guns front up
Some needless niggle from the Connacht scrum-half, but nice to see that fire. Kieran Marmion has only played once for Andy Farrell, since he took over as Ireland head coach, but he is showing signs of the player that Joe Schmidt relied on for a stretch. Connacht defeated Munster at Thomond Park, on Friday, for […]
5 years ago
Joe Schmidt: dropping Toner and Marmion was “miserable”
Joe speaks out on the biggest calls. The news that Joe Schmidt would be releasing a book about himself, written by himself, caught everyone by surprise in the last few weeks. Arguably the most influential Irish rugby coach in history, Schmidt has always been somewhat enigmatic and keen in interviews to keep the spotlight on […]
6 years ago
Ireland confirm three additional players have stayed on with World Cup squad
Joe Schmidt has praised the “unbelievable” professionalism of three Ireland players that have stayed on to train with his World Cup squad. On Monday morning, six days ahead of schedule, the IRFU announced its 31-man squad to travel to Japan, later this month, and represent Ireland at the World Cup. There were four big omissions […]
7 years ago
Kieran Marmion has every right to be pissed off after World Cup omission
Back in November 2018, Kieran Marmion and Devin Toner started Ireland’s first ever home win over reigning world champions New Zealand. Many Irish fans would contend that Kieran Marmion should be Ireland’s starting No.9 at the World Cup. Instead, this September and October, he will be battling with Caolin Blade for the Connacht No.9 jersey. […]
7 years ago