Date of birth 1 November 1995. Country IrelandGripping stuff: Joey Carbery playing for Ireland v Australia. (Photo: Inpho)You were born in New Zealand. Did you start your rugby there? Yes, at my school St Joseph’s in Dargaville. …Continue reading »
The statement wins of Ulster, Leinster and Munster over Clermont, Northampton and Leicester have proved the Irish provinces' resolve remains in tactGood day at the office: Rob Herring celebrates a deserved win over Clermont AuvergneBy Alex Shaw Four proud provinces. That’s the mantra of Irish rugby and it certainly lived up to that billing …Continue reading »
The action is hotting up as we reach the mid-point of the pool stages in the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. Who excelled themselves and who had a weekend to forget?Park run: Jamison Gibson-Park sprints in for Leinster's bonus-point try (Photo: Inpho).The Saints Jamison Gibson-Park Leinster’s Kiwi scrum-half is a hero for his province after he conjured their bonus-point try out …Continue reading »
Stuart Lancaster is on the other side of the water after walking the plank with England last year and has got a smile on his face againThe smile is back: Stuart Lancaster is enjoying life with LeinsterJust over a year ago Stuart Lancaster’s world fell apart and judging by his expression as England exited their own …Continue reading »
The sudden and extremely sad death of Munster coach Anthony Foley cast the darkest of shadows over the opening weekend of the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. His loss is felt in his home province and across all the nations – but the highs and lows of the weekend’s on-field action still deserve to be acknowledged.Top clash finish: Sean Maitland about to touch down under pressure. (Photo: Getty Images)The Saints Sean Maitland and Saracens Only a top-class finisher can touch down a try when the combined power of …Continue reading »
