Category Archives: International Rugby

Ringrose: We Won’t Be Distracted By What’s At Stake Garry Ringrose left a frustrating, injury-affected season behind him by delivering an outstanding display against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon. A convincing 28-8 victory has put Ireland on the … Continue reading →

Stander Focused On Task At Hand As Ireland March On To Twickenham With a NatWest 6 Nations title already secured, Ireland number 8 CJ Stander has his sights set on a shot at Grand Slam glory against England at Twickenham … Continue reading →

Farrell: There’s Always An Extra Bite Against Scottish Sides Ireland centre Chris Farrell felt that Bundee Aki’s try on the stroke of half-time played a massive part in their 37-27 NatWest 6 Nations victory against Wales at the Aviva Stadium … Continue reading →

We Have To Make These Home Games Count – Porter Following his first Six Nations start for Ireland in yesterday’s thrilling 37-27 win over Wales, young prop Andrew Porter reserved special praise for the guidance provided by Rory Best and … Continue reading →

Donncha O’Callaghan: ‘The Wales lads are brilliant craic but for 80 minutes you despise them’ Daire Walsh  Munster legend Donncha O’Callaghan has issued a warning to Ireland about the potential ‘banana skin’ that awaits them at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow … Continue reading →

Williams: Ireland don’t have many faults but Gatland finds a way By Daire Walsh  With 58 tries from 87 test appearances for Wales, Shane Williams has an unquestionable reputation as one of rugby union’s most lethal finishers. As well as … Continue reading →

Stockdale Still Learning As He Continues Stellar Scoring Form With six tries from six Test appearances so far, Ulster winger Jacob Stockdale has enjoyed an explosive introduction to life as an Ireland international player. In addition to scoring tries in … Continue reading →

Aki Praises ’16th Man’ As Ireland Make It Two Wins Out Of Two Try scorer Bundee Aki paid tribute to the home fans that flocked to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon for Ireland’s comprehensive 56-19 bonus point victory over … Continue reading →

Sexton’s Drop Of Magic Seals Dramatic Paris Win For Ireland Jonathan Sexton’s sensational last-gasp drop goal, at the end of 41 exhaustive phases, delivered a dramatic 15-13 win for Ireland over a new-look France side in the Parisian rain. Jonathan … Continue reading →

Byrne revels in special occasion By Daire Walsh IRELAND’S final game in the Guinness Series last Saturday against Argentina was a particularly special one for Kill’s Adam Byrne, who made his senior international debut in a 28-19 victory for the … Continue reading →