Farrell reveals ‘pain in the ass’ Paddy McCarthy had bust-up with Johnny Sexton
‘He spoiled our session on many occasions’ Andy Farrell has revealed he first took notice of Paddy McCarthy because of a full-blown row he had with Johnny Sexton as an Under-20. The uncapped McCarthy is on the bench for Ireland’s clash with New Zealand in Chicago on Saturday evening. In his pre-match press conference, Farrell […]
4 months ago
Ireland’s summer tour will see them take on world champions South Africa
The Boks re-set the clock in Paris and are world champions until the big show rolls around, again, in Australia. The new Nations Cup will officially get underway in 2026, the year after the Lions travel to Australia and the year before the next World Cup. Before all that, Ireland will get a chance to […]
2 years ago
The rising Irish coach in contention to take over at Crystal Palace
Paddy McCarthy is under consideration by the Eagles’ board to become their next manager. Former Ireland underage international Paddy McCarthy is set to take charge of Crystal Palace’s daunting trip to face table-topping Arsenal on Sunday afternoon. The 39-year-old had been coaching the South London club’s Under 21 side, but has been instated as interim […]
3 years ago