Interim Ireland head coach Paul O’Connell included a number of interesting selections in his 32-strong squad for this summer’s two Test matches, among them 11 uncapped players. Although Georgia in Tbilisi on July 5th and Portugal in Lisbon a week later represent Tier 2 nations, it will be a challenge for O’Connell to whip his … Read more
The so-called Ronan O’Gara derby lived up to its billing and then some, but even by Munster standards you could hardly have scripted its denouement. Then again, this is Munster. So, maybe it was preordained that the current occupant of the fabled ‘10’ red jersey would keep his cool as a titanic collision reached boiling … Read more
Mack Hansen, one of four returning Ireland internationals, has been named at fullback, for Connacht’s history making URC fixture against Munster in Castlebar. The 27-year-old has played the majority of his rugby on the wing for club and country but has plenty of experience in the 15-jersey dating back to his days in Australia. It … Read more
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