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Returning internationals can help Connacht put home struggles behind them Andy Friend’s team have lost their last four home games in all competitions. By Ciarán Kennedy Saturday 20 Feb 2021, 7:30 AM Feb 20th 2021, 7:30 AM 4,834 Views 2 Comments Bundee Aki makes his first start since December. Image: James Crombie/INPHO Image: James Crombie...

After a blunt performance against France, the Mike Catt-coached Ireland attack needs to improve.

); His ability to see space and put the ball there is probably the best Ive seen Jack Carty will be hoping to catch Andy Farrell’s eye when Connacht host Cardiff Blues this weekend. By Ciarán Kennedy Wednesday 17 Feb 2021, 12:10 PM Feb 17th 2021, 6:31 AM 41,568 Views 49 Comments Connacht out-half Jack Carty. Updated Feb 17th 2021, 12:10 PM...

Naturally enough if your calendar year features 10/11 Tests then you’re not going to flog the same players in every game, but neither do you feature fellas whom you hope – at some point in the future – might look the part. Otherwise known as, the World Cup cycle. Post RWC 1999, and the shock to the system in Lens, Irish rugby have been fundamentalists on this front. It hasn’t worked. Still, folks bang on about France 2023 as if it should be our guiding light. So they look at Johnny Sext...

); Papali’i handed latest chance to prove his worth as Connacht look to find clinical edge Andy Friend’s team are looking to get back to winning ways against Dragons following back-to-back defeats. By Ciarán Kennedy Friday 5 Feb 2021, 6:30 AM Feb 5th 2021, 6:30 AM 6,452 Views 5 Comments Connachts Abraham Papali’i. Image: Laszlo Geczo/IN...

Updated / Saturday, 30 Jan 2021 16:42 There will be a lot of unhappy people if we dont take at least one of those big scalps at home Former Ireland hooker Shane Byrne says that further pressure could come on Andy Farrell if his side fail to register a victory in either one of their home Six Nations games against England or France.  Farrells second tilt at the spring tournament commences in eight days time, with Ireland opening their campaign in Cardiff against Wayne Pivacs struggling Wales ou...

Good news, and bad for Connacht representation on this years Six Nations rugby squad.

Who is Jonathan Sexton’s heir apparent? A Set the default text size A Set large text size Replay A Set the default text size A Set large text size Jonathan Sexton. No name has been more synonymous with Irish rugby over the last ten years. There have been incredible milestones. Sexton has played over 100 Test matches, 95 times for Ireland and six times for the British and Irish Lions. There have been the highs: a win over the All Blacks in Chicago in 2016 and a grand slam with...

The Ireland depth chart: Big names back and two exciting prospects Andy Farrell has a few players short of game time in his 36-man squad for the Six Nations. By Murray Kinsella Tuesday 26 Jan 2021, 3:00 PM Jan 26th 2021, 3:00 PM 20,301 Views 38 Comments ANDY FARRELL YESTERDAY named his 36-man Ireland squad for the 2021 Six Nations. They kick o...

Tom OToole. Photo: Sportsfile A powerful presence in the loose, the 22-year-old has a bright future ahead of him and having regularly nudged Marty Moore out of the Ulster team, OToole is highly rated within the northern province. With only three tightheads in the squad, much will depend on Furlongs fitness, but a debut for OToole could be soon around the corner. Andrew Conway It has been a difficult few weeks for the Munster man, who hasnt played since the Champions Cup win over Harlequins on D...