Matthew Devine

Connacht fans place blame on club bosses after young star looks set to be poached

A frustrating situation. Since Connacht’s rise from the ashes during the late 2000s, one of the many pleasing aspects – alongside silverware, support and a new stadium – has been the rise in homegrown talent. Players such as Denis Buckley, the Murray brothers, Jack Carty, Robbie Henshaw and Tiernan O’Halloran have all starred for the […]

Ronan O’Gara and La Rochelle interested in one of Irish rugby’s best talents

This would be a huge loss. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara is once again reportedly interested in one of Ireland’s young talents. Before Jack Crowley shot to stardom with Munster and Ireland, there was a contract on offer in the South of France for him, while former Roscrea College man, Richie Whelan, is currently […]

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