Category Archives: European Rugby

We Need To Back That Performance Up Now’ – Farrell By Daire Walsh Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has challenged his side to become a model of consistency after their outstanding 29-20 victory over New Zealand in the Autumn Nations Series. For the … Continue reading →

Aki: It’s A Special Occasion, But The Approach Doesn’t Change By Daire Walsh Ireland centre Bundee Aki is hopeful the return of a full crowd to the Aviva Stadium can be the catalyst for another memorable home performance against New Zealand tomorrow. … Continue reading →

Farrell: We Want To Be At Our Best And Challenging Ourselves By Daire Walsh Having faced them on multiple occasions throughout his time in rugby league and rugby union, Ireland head coach Andy Farrell expects New Zealand to pose a threat from … Continue reading →

‘I support Cliodhna 100%. We all do. This whole team have her back’ Ireland captain Ciara Griffin has expressed disappointment at comments made by the IRFU’s Director of Women’s Rugby Anthony Eddy earlier this week. DAIRE WALSH Ireland women’s rugby … Continue reading →

It’s The Intensity That They Bring, The Physicality’ – Sexton By Daire Walsh While there was general satisfaction with the way they performed against Japan, Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton recognises there were a couple of areas that need sharpening up for the … Continue reading →

Keenan Relishing ‘Exciting’ All Blacks Showdown By Daire Walsh Saturday’s mouthwatering Autumn Nations Series clash with New Zealand is set to be another milestone in the burgeoning career of Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan. Despite having 14 caps and five tries to … Continue reading →

O’Connell: Johnny’s Like Shefflin Or Keane, They Just Want More By Daire Walsh As he prepares to join him on the exclusive list of international centurions, Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell has sung the praises of captain Jonathan Sexton. During an illustrious playing … Continue reading →

Farrell: Johnny’s A One-In-A-Generation Player By Daire Walsh Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has hailed Jonathan Sexton as a ‘one-in-a-generation player’ in advance of his 100th appearance for his country at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. As well as lining up alongside provincial team-mate Jamison Gibson-Park at … Continue reading →

Sexton Wants Ireland To ‘Hit The Ground Running’ By Daire Walsh When he made his debut against Fiji at the RDS back in November 2009, Jonathan Sexton could never have envisaged that he would become an Ireland centurion almost 12 years later. … Continue reading →