Lets go! Our Ireland player ratings as they just about beat an out-of-form Wales side, 27-17. Tom O’Toole – 7.5 He had a lot to prove in this game and delivered. The scrum was the best it’s been in good while and he won a brilliant turnover with Kelleher in the second half. Has moved […]

1 week ago

Not ideal. The Six Nations trophy has been destroyed after the vehicle it was travelling in in Ireland caught fire. Irreparable damage has been done to it according to tournament officials, and a replica version will now be given to the winners of this year’s tournament. Materials salvaged from the wrecked trophy will be used […]

2 weeks ago

Not ideal. The Six Nations trophy has been destroyed after the vehicle it was travelling in in Ireland caught fire. Irreparable damage has been done to it according to tournament officials, and a replica version will now be given to the winners of this year’s tournament. Materials salvaged from the wrecked trophy will be used […]

2 weeks ago

A man who often speaks sense. A prevailing narrative heading into Ireland’s Six Nations clash with the French, was the sheer amount of injuries among Andy Farrell’s charges, which left him with third and fourth choice players in some positions. At loosehead: Andrew Porter, Paddy McCarthy and Jack Boyle were all missing; meaning the fourth […]

1 month ago

A cracking story. On March 19, 2000, in the first year of the competition, Ireland produced one of their most iconic Six Nations wins. Coming off of a bleak run in the ’90s, without a victory away to France since 1972, they were not given much of a chance in Paris. However, had they known […]

1 month ago

Potential superstars. The time is ripe for blooding new Ireland internationals, given their ageing squad and the upcoming Six Nations. Those below have proven, without doubt, that they have the capability to play international rugby and be world-class options in the coming seasons. A couple of them could see game time in the Six Nations, […]

2 months ago