Marty Moore
Former Ireland rugby star retires on medical advice

Former Ireland rugby star retires on medical advice

The 33-year-old has taken the decision to “prioritise his mental wellbeing”. Ex-Ireland and Ulster prop Marty Moore has announced his retirement from professional rugby after receiving medical advice to do so. The 33-year-old earned 10 international caps during Joe Schmidt’s tenure as coach of Ireland, and was a member of the Six Nations winning sides […]

1 year ago

Injuries to three form players cause Six Nations concern for Andy Farrell

Injuries to three form players cause Six Nations concern for Andy Farrell

CONNACHT 7-21 TOULOUSE Three weeks out from the start of the Six Nations, Andy Farrell will not have enjoyed Saturday’s viewing. Connacht started brightly against the four-time champions before being swept away in the second half. Injuries have blighted Connacht’s 2019/20 and so it proved again today at The Sportsground as Toulouse left Galway with […]

6 years ago

More Irish players should consider following in Jordi Murphy’s footsteps

More Irish players should consider following in Jordi Murphy’s footsteps

Self-awareness is probably the most overlooked quality in professional sport. The ability to recognise and understand your place in an environment and envision where you see yourself in one, three and five years time, may ultimately be the difference between a career of self-fulfilment and a career of self-regret. Jordi Murphy still has a lot […]

9 years ago