Ulster’s rising star is enjoying rapid rise to top and training with Ireland Bryn Ward has only been with the Ireland squad for the last week and a half. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Bryn Ward was talking to his mother Wendy the other day when he suddenly remembered that his goal at the start of the … Read more
Under Andy Farrell, Ireland established a clear playing identity between 2021 and 2024 – but that’s long gone ‘Andy Farrell is a winner who doesn’t tolerate low standards, so the current run must be driving him up the walls.’ Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Joe Schmidt is in Dublin at the minute on a visit to see … Read more
Ireland XV squad that faces a strong English side at Thomond Park appear unlikely to win over Andy Farrell any time soon Connacht academy prop Billy Bohan was part of Ireland’s pre-Six Nations training camp in the Algarve as a replacement for the injured Jack Boyle. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Irish rugby’s strength can often be … Read more
It is 18 years since his era as Ireland head coach ended. He paved the way for future success but his final years in charge came with a cost and a few regrets Eddie O’Sullivan regrets he didn’t enjoy the high points he had with Ireland more than he did at the time. Photo: Ray … Read more
Breaking | Hugo Keenan arrives for Ireland training at the IRFU High Performance Centre on Sunday. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Andy Farrell has been left reeling by another blow, with news that Hugo Keenan is out of Ireland’s opening Six Nations game against France on Thursday week after suffering a fractured thumb in training yesterday. The injury … Read more
Breaking | Centre to miss France clash over repeated altercations with match officials after Connacht v Leinster game Ireland’s Bundee Aki. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile Bundee Aki has been sensationally dropped from the Ireland set-up ahead of the Six Nations opener against France. The IRFU has taken the decision to withdraw the veteran centre from their squad … Read more
Connacht star Mack Hansen being transported off the pitch after aggravating his foot injury against the Bulls in October – a setback which flared up playing for Ireland a month later and has now ruled him out for the entire season. Photo: Sportsfile Ireland and Connacht star Mack Hansen is set to miss the remainder … Read more
This week’s squad will tell us if Irish head coach is planning to stick with his gradual evolution, or whether he thinks the project needs a sharp shock Ireland’s head coach Andy Farrell. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile The international rugby landscape changed significantly on Wednesday night when Scott Robertson was removed from his position as All … Read more
Nathan Doak is one of the winners in Paul O’Connell’s Ireland squad. Photo: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile As expected, Paul Connell’s 32-man Ireland squad for the summer tour to Georgia (July 5) and Portugal (July 12) has a very fresh look to it. 11 uncapped players will hope to get a chance to wear the green jersey … Read more
Mike Tindall is leading the breakaway league A number of Ireland’s leading players are adopting a wait-and-see attitude after being approached by a breakaway league led by former England international Mike Tindall. The Irish Independent understands that none of Andy Farrell’s men have committed to R360 which reportedly plans to offer salaries north of €1m … Read more