Jack Conan injury ‘nothing like’ foot problem which ruined last Rugby World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland insist Jack Conan’s latest foot injury is “nothing like” the issue which ruined his last Rugby World Cup and are optimistic he will be fit to feature in France. Andy Farrell’s...
Emerging Ireland Squad Named For South African Tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have named the 35-man squad that will travel to South Africa in late September to play in the Toyota Challenge. The Emerging Ireland panel will have a three...
Emerging Ireland Squad to Play Three Fixtures in South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn Emerging Ireland squad will play three fixtures in the Toyota Challenge hosted in Bloemfontein, South Africa this coming autumn. The Emerging Ireland squad will be led by Simon...
Dan Carter's fly-half brilliance made Farrell-style nitpicking impossible | Andy Bull
5 years ago by The GuardianThe just-retired former All Black mastered every aspect of fly-half play so never faced the criticism others have enduredNews of Dan Carter’s retirement sends me back to that match, the second Test against...
Easterby Backing ‘Resilient’ Ireland To Rebound From Opening Loss
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland defence coach Simon Easterby has acknowledged that Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations visit of France to the Aviva Stadium has a ‘cup final’ feel to it. Ireland’s 2021 campaign...
Easterby: Sexton, Ryan on track to play France
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyIreland skipper Johnny Sexton and vice-captain James Ryan are on track to feature in Sunday's "must-win" Six Nations clash with France, says coach Simon Easterby.
Six Nations 2021: Ireland in a 'good place mentally' says defence coach Simon Easterby
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland defence coach Simon Easterby says the players remain in "a good place" mentally despite Sunday's Six Nations defeat by Wales.
‘A Strong Start Is Key For Us’ – Easterby
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland defence coach Simon Easterby is expecting the team to face a highly-motivated Wales in the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations Championship this afternoon. Under the stewardship of Wayne...
O'Connell will have to move fast to stay afloat in the deep end
5 years ago by Irish IndependentAt 10.32am last Thursday a press release from the IRFU dropped into our inbox, announcing the appointment of Paul O'Connell to the Ireland coaching team. It had an interesting collection of quotes, seemingly...
Paul O’Connell joins Ireland Coaching Group
5 years ago by Munster Rugby NewsFormer Ireland and Munster captain Paul O’Connell has joined the Ireland national coaching group as forwards coach with Simon Easterby to focus on defence. Paul was capped 108 times by Ireland and captained...
