Category Archives: European Rugby

Murphy hopeful derbies can advance Six Nations claims By DAIRE WALSH ULSTER forward Jordi Murphy is hoping to use the forthcoming interprovincial derbies to put himself in the ‘shop window’ for next year’s Six Nations. Dan McFarland’s side host Munster … Continue reading →

“His Knowledge Of The Game Is Unreal” – Ludik Praises Jared Payne Daire Walsh Louis Ludik has lavished praise on Jared Payne for the seamless transition he has made into the role of Ulster defence coach. Ludik was previously a … Continue reading →

Second-Row Crisis Worsens For McFarland As Ulster Prepare For Munster Daire Walsh Ulster head coach Dan McFarland admitted yesterday the long-term injuries sustained by Iain Henderson and Matthew Rea have deepened the second-row crisis at the province. In a press … Continue reading →

Leo Cullen points out areas where Leinster can improve despite big win over Bath Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder felt his side’s failure to replicate last week’s positive performance played a big part in their heavy 42-15 defeat to … Continue reading →

BRIGHT FUTURE Conway hails Farrell as Reds star strives to make impression By DAIRE WALSH IRELAND wing Andrew Conway expects Andy Farrell to make a smooth transition to the role of Ireland head coach when he takes over from Joe … Continue reading →

Andy one to manage By DAIRE WALSH ANDREW CONWAY expects Andy Farrell to make a smooth transition to the role of Ireland boss. Farrell – Joe Schmidt’s current defence coach – will take the reins from the Kiwi after next … Continue reading →

BUSINESS AS USUAL AFTER JOE DEPARTS BY DAIRE WALSH IRELAND winger Andrew Conway expects Andy Farrell to make a smooth transition to the role of national team head coach when he takes over from Joe Schmidt after next year’s World … Continue reading →

  Farrell backed by Conway Daire Walsh Andrew Conway expects Andy Farrell to make a smooth transition to the role of Ireland head coach when he takes over from Joe Schmidt after next year’s World Cup in Japan. Following Schmidt’s … Continue reading →

“I Want To Go Out & Put My Stamp On Games” – Andrew Conway Daire Walsh  November 30, 2018 Ireland winger Andrew Conway expects Andy Farrell to make a smooth transition to the role of national team head coach when he … Continue reading →

Andrew Conway confident of a smooth switch to Andy Farrell By Daire Walsh Ireland winger Andrew Conway expects Andy Farrell to make a smooth transition to the role of national team head coach when he takes over from Joe Schmidt … Continue reading →