RG Snyman during a Leinster Rugby squad training session at Thornfields in UCD, Belfield, Dublin. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile RG Snyman looks set for another long spell on the sidelines as fears grow that he has suffered another Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury. The South African lock is not expected to play for Leinster again … Read more
Johnny Sexton exchanges words with New Zealand’s Rieko Ioane during the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile From the moment he announced the move via his own social media channels early one morning last April, Leinster signing Rieko Ioane has been one of Irish rugby’s more unusual transfers. Perhaps when the chance to … Read more
There’s a lack of consistency across the board but head coach will be comfortable with what he has as he hones in on Australia Ireland head coach Andy Farrell (centre) with, clockwise from top left, Tom O’Toole, Robert Baloucoune, Caelan Doris, Edwin Edogbo, Bryn Ward, Craig Casey. Squad depth is an obsession in rugby and … Read more
With six matches left, there are play-off positions and European spots at stake Juarno Augustus is making a timely return to action for Ulster. Photo: Sportsfile If you’ve been following the provinces on social media this week, you’ll have spotted plenty of Ireland’s Six Nations stars back in training. Those who started against Scotland will … Read more
Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Calls for return to England are loud but the IRFU can convince Andy Farrell to stay beyond 2027 The Irish Independent Lancaster ‘pretty hopeful’ Aki will stay with Connacht RTE.ie ‘You know that I love this!’ – Farrell on Ireland future BBC Andy Farrell to hold talks over Ireland contract extension The Irish Times Andy Farrell speaks … Read more
Ireland’s Stuart McCloskey celebrates after the Six Nations win against Scotland – the Ulster centre had a tournament to remember. Photo: Getty Our team of rugby experts deliver their verdicts on one of the most exhilarating Six Nations ever witnessed. Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Just about. Ultimately, they made their dominance count on their good days and … Read more
Ireland captain Caelan Doris lifts the Triple Crown trophy after his side’s victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile Andy Farrell would have loved to have gone back to the Aviva Stadium with his team to watch Caelan Doris lift the Six Nations. A veteran of professional sport, he won’t define the … Read more
A general view of Twickenham Stadium in London, England. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile Tickets have gone on sale for the Nations Championship finals weekend in London next November, with the Ireland fan’s package which guarantees a ticket to see Andy Farrell’s side costing €190.80. The Nations Championship is a new competition being run by the organisers … Read more
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell (left) and La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara are likely to be on England’s wish list should they part company with Steve Borthwick. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) England’s game of thrones is set to have a distinctly Irish feel as they consider whether to stick or twist … Read more
Scotland’s chief conductor Russell comes to town and battle of the rival No 10s makes for interesting sub-plot ‘Jack Crowley is currently in the second chance saloon after Sam Prendergast failed to take his opportunity.’ Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Last summer, we got a reminder of what the Andy Farrell gameplan looks like with a world-class No … Read more