“I could feel that connection at Soldier Field. Axel was there, 100%” – CJ Stander
“I’ve been trying to get on your show for a while!” CJ Stander meets House of Rugby Ireland and, for 20 minutes at least, all is right with the world again. Ever since the show started, getting CJ Stander on for a chat has been high on the list of goals. We’ve had Tana Umaga, Victor […]
5 years ago
“When I was struggling, I knew I was doing it for more than me” – John Cooney
“I like your stance. It looks like you’re trying to chat me up!” John Cooney misses nothing. He can spot from a country mile off that I don’t usually conduct interviews standing up and leaning against a door-frame. Locked in the front room of a house with three young children prowling the corridors with mischievousness […]
6 years ago
“The sacrifices they are making to save people’s lives is heroic” – Jack Carty
Already missing the craic with the Connacht boys. Jack Carty has not been out of the cosy Connacht circle for too long and he’s already missing it a sight. Like the rest of the island, the Connacht outhalf is settling in for the next stretch of weeks in the confines of his home. Luckily for […]
6 years ago
“Nothing we could do was going to bring him back” – Eimear Considine on coping with loss and finding support
“I didn’t plan on playing football at all this year but I ended up coming home from a holiday early and being home for two weeks of championship. And, sure, when you’re at home… “ So it goes down in West Clare. When there is a county championship on the horizon and the Considine sisters […]
6 years ago