Even with the latest injuries, it is a really strong XV. At Murrayfield, on Sunday, this Ireland team proved you could throw just about any obstacle in their way and they would find a way over, under, around or just straight through it. Ireland lost four of their forwards (three starters and a replacement) before […]

3 years ago

The ‘Team of Us’ vibe lasted a few, precious minutes. Jamie Heaslip teamed up with his old Ireland teammates, on Saturday, as part of the Amazon Prime coverage of a Bank of Ireland Nations Series classic at Aviva Stadium. Ireland defeated the world champion Springboks 19-16 in a tight, pulsating game and reaffirmed their position […]

3 years ago

“I have to do what I can to get the No.2 jersey.” 48 hours out from a trip to Portugal for some warm weather training with Ireland, Rob Herring is in top form and reflecting on the choices that brought him to where he is now. You talk to Herring of his 200+ caps for […]

4 years ago

“Lads will go off to the Lions and we’ll have a summer tour, hopefully.” Hugo Keenan is far too modest. The Leinster fullback had just come off the pitch after his 11th straight start for Ireland and another assured Test match performance. While some are now linking him with the Lions, Keenan was just hoping […]

5 years ago

“If you were to create a highlights reel, it would all be basic stuff but he didn’t put a foot wrong.” Andy Farrell was always going to need a new man to fill the Irish No.2 jersey but, that aside, the new head coach faced several tough decisions. In three men – Rob Herring, Jordan […]

6 years ago

Desperate news for the Leinster hooker who, at 33, is most likely competing at his last World Cup. News has emerged from Japan that Sean Cronin’s World Cup is over. The BBC is reporting that Cronin picked up an injury in training and that he is due to return home in the coming days. Cronin’s […]

6 years ago