He did not hold back! While the Lions were comfortable winners on Saturday, beating the Western Force 54-7, there was a particular element of their game that was not up to scratch. They struggled hugely with the Australian side’s restarts, which gave them field position and put the Lions under massive pressure straight after their […]
6 months ago
“Connacht’s Jack Aungier has been called up to the squad.” It has been confirmed that tighthead Tadhg Furlong will miss Ireland’s Six Nations opener against England at the Aviva Stadium next Saturday. The Leinster man missed last year’s Autumn Nations Series and only returned to the field earlier this month against La Rochelle. A recurring calf injury […]
1 year ago
“Today’s announcement underpins the IRFU’s commitment to ensuring the best Irish players play at home.” Leinster and Ireland props Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Porter have both signed new two-year deals, contracting them to their country and province until the end of the 2026/2027 season. Under the IRFU’s new rules brought in by Director of Rugby […]
1 year ago
“It was a nice moment.” Not long after Peter O’Mahony was announced over the public address system, the music was building to a crescendo. The Ireland captain would not be rushed. O’Mahony waited before any trophy lift until all of the wider Ireland squad, including injured players Hugo Keenan, James Ryan and Ciáran Frawley, were […]
1 year ago
From ‘Bull’ Hayes to Mike Ross, then on to Wexford’s finest. For the past 24 years, Irish rugby has been blessed to have three brilliant tighthead props. John Hayes, Mike Ross and Tadhg Furlong have 239 Test caps for Ireland, between them, another nine for the British & Irish Lions and have played big roles […]
2 years ago
The long-standing No.1 has hung up his boots. Ever since we sat down, back in March 2021, to compile our Top 20 of most the important rugby players in Irish rugby, Johnny Sexton was top dog. The idea was simple – to look at the Irish rugby landscape and determine who the most important players […]
2 years ago