Category Archives: International Rugby

GAST CRAIC Andy Farrell insists Sam Prendergast ‘deserves it’ as starlet set for landmark Ireland start against Australia Farrell spoke out about Jack Crowley’s place in the team Daire Walsh ANDY FARRELL declared that Sam Prendergast fully merits being selected … Continue reading →

JOE SHOW Josh van der Flier pays tribute to ‘brilliant coach’ Joe Schmidt ahead of reuniting with ex-Ireland boss vs Australia Schmidt was also Leinster head coach when the back row star joined the province’s academy set-up Daire Walsh JOSH … Continue reading →

Ireland winger Mack Hansen ‘definitely one that got away’ for Australia Australia assistant coach Laurie Fisher thinks Mack Hansen was given “freedom to play and be himself” in Ireland whereas Down Under, “there was more of a straitjacket on him”. … Continue reading →

POC PRAISE Paul O’Connell hails Joe Schmidt’s coaching clarity ahead of Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series clash with Australia Ireland boss Farrell takes a break to lead the Lions next year Daire Walsh PAUL O’CONNELL could be forgiven for feeling confused … Continue reading →

Isaac Kailea ready for battle with Irish pack he calls ‘one of the best in the world’ Australian prop says Joe Schmidt’s attention to detail has really helped the Wallabies Daire Walsh As his side prepare to do battle with them … Continue reading →

Australia’s Isaac Kailea preparing for battle against ‘classy’ Irish pack “They’ve got a couple of different options around the maul, the line-out and then their scrum is very powerful. Probably up there with some of the best in the world.” … Continue reading →

Jake Gordon: Australia needed to change and Joe Schmidt hasn’t let us off the hook “He’s very detailed. All the coaching staff are. They’ve done a really good job with preparing us every week.” DAIRE WALSH He was renowned for … Continue reading →

GOLD RUSH Andy Farrell praises Joe Schmidt’s progress with Australia ahead of Aviva Stadium clash And Farrell praised the former Leinster boss for the job he’s done with Australia Daire Walsh ANDY FARRELL reckons former Ireland chief Jose Schmidt has … Continue reading →

NEW IRE Andy Farrell shares update on Jacob Stockdale & Jamie Osborne injuries while singing praises of Ireland debutants He put Gus McCarthy’s incredible rise into its wider context Daire Walsh IRELAND head coach Andy Farrell was pleased with the … Continue reading →

EASY WORK Ireland debutant leads the way in demolition of Fiji as Bundee Aki, Caelan Doris & Craig Casey among try scorers There was an injury blow to one returning star though Daire Walsh PLAYER of the match Bundee Aki … Continue reading →