Ronan O’Gara quick to address any talk of him joining Andy Farrell’s Lions coaching ticket
“It’s something that you have to completely rephrase.” Ronan O’Gara took some time out, earlier this year, to record a version of his infamous Cork/French team-talks, but his focus is straight back on life with La Rochelle. The reigning European champs are experiencing a middling 2023/24, so far, but have reached the Round of 16 […]
2 years ago
If Andy Farrell had to do it right now, here’s how the strongest Lions XV would look
Hand to heart, this is a one-time only deal for the 2023/24 season. Andy Farrell is the new British & Irish Lions head coach for the 2025 tour to Australia and that is all the reason we need to spark another debate. We promise, no more Lions XV speculation until the end of this season. Farrell […]
2 years ago
“Having been brought up and schooled in England, I always knew I wanted to play for Ireland”
The former flanker has been with Ireland since 2014. As apprenticeships go, Simon Easterby has more than served his time. Following the November Tests run, he should be handed the keys to this highly-tuned Irish team. With Andy Farrell confirmed as British & Irish Lions head coach for the 2025 Tour to Australia, the biggest […]
2 years ago
All Blacks and Australia set to field combined XV against Lions in 2025
Hold onto your hats/caps/beers. The British & Irish Lions could play a combined All Blacks and Wallabies team during their 2025 tour to Australia. The two rugby nations have opened talks on forming an ANZAC XV for a game that, if it does take place, is already being tipped to sell out the Melbourne Cricket […]
3 years ago