Mack Hansen says Ireland “feels like home” after stunning hat-trick
The Return of the Mack. Mack Hansen produced a brilliant performance on his return to the Ireland starting team, scoring a first-half hat-trick in a 46-19 win. The Connacht star looked sharp from the opening minutes and delivered one of his best displays in green. Hansen struck three times inside 27 minutes, and each try […]
4 months ago
Ref at heart of Hansen controversy slams IRFU on Linkedin over disrespectful gift
He is not happy! Back in December, after Connacht’s URC loss to Leinster, Mack Hansen shocked reporters at the post-game press conference, calling the refereeing that his side faced during the match and in general as ‘bulls**t’. The Ireland winger subsequently released an apology to referee Chris Busby, who received a torrent of abuse in […]
9 months ago
Four winners and losers as the Lions put Western Force to the sword
They are starting to find their groove. After the Lions’ 54-7 thrashing of the Western Force on Saturday, we have had a look at those who have moved up the pecking order and increased their chances of being involved in the tests, and those who have fallen off. Winners 1. Joe McCarthy The Leinster second […]
9 months ago
Andy Farrell singles out Mack Hansen moment that shows why he’s a perfect Lion
Some work rate! A much improved and cohesive performance from the Lions, albeit against much weaker opposition than Argentina, gave them a 54-7 win over the Western Force in Perth. There were eight Irish in the starting line up, and they all put in positive shifts, with Joe McCarthy, who got Player of the Match […]
9 months ago
Scotland fans rage about selection of Mack Hansen over star wing
Many are unhappy with the Irishman’s inclusion over Darcy Graham The 2025 Lions squad has been officially announced by Andy Farrell. It contains a record 15 Irish players, as well as 13 English, 8 Scottish and 2 Welsh players. The squad announcement has received all kinds of reactions, particularly in relation to Mack Hansen. The […]
11 months ago
Mack Hansen had hilarious and emotional reaction at Lions announcement
One of the game’s great characters. Mack Hansen was one of a record 15 Ireland players selected for the 2025 Lions tour to Australia. After the live squad announcement, the Connacht winger was video called to get his reaction. When Lions head coach, and Hansen’s Ireland boss, Andy Farrell heard the news he quipped, ‘you […]
11 months ago