Bernard Jackman believes that Rieko Ioane must improve or else he faces the prospect of not being part of the Leinster team for their big knockout matches. The 88-times capped All Black was their big-name addition for this season, effectively replacing Test team-mate Jordie Barrett, who took his six-month sabbatical in Dublin during the 2024/25 … Read more
Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman has provided insight into the spat between Munster’s Jack Crowley and Sharks scrum-half Jaden Hendrikse during the penalty shootout. The two sides could not be separated in regular or extra time during the United Rugby Championship quarter-final in Durban, meaning that the semi-finalist would be decided by a penalty shootout. … Read more
Ex-Ireland forward Bernard Jackman believes that 2025 is the year Leinster finally end their drought and win the Investec Champions Cup after embracing Jacques Nienaber’s methods. The Irish province, despite being stacked with Ireland internationals, have lost the last three finals, going down to La Rochelle twice before succumbing to Toulouse in 2024. They have … Read more
Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman believes that Jacques Nienaber’s true influence is being felt at Leinster this season after an impressive first half of the campaign. While the Dublin-based outfit might not be the swashbuckling side seen under Stuart Lancaster, they have excelled in other facets in 2024/25. Their defence has been particularly outstanding so … Read more