“I can’t win!” Back in 2011, in the lead-up to the World Cup, Mike McCarthy made his Ireland debut at blindside in an away loss to Scotland. He was 29, and it was the realisation of a life-long mission to wear the green jersey. McCarthy had been playing with Connacht for four seasons, at that […]

4 years ago

“I burst a few stitches, doing that, and got in trouble for it.” Being a rugby player and copping a few bad injuries is a peril of the job, that comes hand-in-hand with the perks. Just ask Greg O’Shea and Megan Williams. While the Covid-enforced break in the 2019/20 rugby season afforded every battered and […]

4 years ago

“Delighted to be here. I’m not looking my greatest but, for now, you’ll have to deal with me like this!” Greg O’Shea joined up with the House of Rugby URC team for their latest episode, after signing on as a co-host, and brought an immediate talking point with him. The former Ireland Sevens star, who […]

4 years ago

The Leinster and Ireland Sevens star with some great tips

8 years ago

Perfect pick-me-up

9 years ago

Sevens stars

10 years ago