Ireland aren’t on France’s level as ex-forward tables Crowley-Prendergast ploy

Alan Quinlan has conceded that Ireland just aren’t on the same level as France at the moment and has tabled a ploy to help Sam Prendergast thrive. The former Ireland and Munster back-rower states that Andy Farrell simply doesn’t have the same resources as his French counterpart Fabian Galthie, who had the luxury of omitting … Read more

Alan Quinlan slams ’embarrassing’ Harlequins and ‘overhyped’ Premiership : Planet Rugby

Munster great Alan Quinlan has absolutely hammered the performance of Harlequins in their defeat to Leinster and also questioned the overall quality of the Premiership. The Londoners were demolished 62-0 by the Irish giants as Danny Wilson’s men barely fired a shot at Croke Park on Saturday. It turned into an embarrassing afternoon for Quins … Read more

Scotland v Ireland: Brian O’Driscoll left ‘confused’ by crucial selection : Planet Rugby

Ex-Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll has expressed his confusion with Simon Easterby’s decision to select Robbie Henshaw at outside centre against Scotland. Easterby made just two changes to his starting XV from the team that defeated England in round one with Peter O’Mahony replacing Ryan Baird on the side of the scrum while Garry Ringrose and … Read more