Dan McFarland links up with Ulster

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With the announcement on Sunday that the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) had reached a mutual agreement, Dan McFarland began his role as Head Coach with Ulster Rugby last Monday. McFarland signed a three-year contract as Ulster’s new head coach back in April however, the SRU insisted that he […] READ MORE





Joe Schmidt’s Ireland claim historic series win in Sydney

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A rocky start to the final and deciding test for Joe Schmidt and Ireland team, as the Sydney traffic delayed the Irish arrival by over 30 minutes! Not the ideal start, the unease visible on Schmidt’s face obvious as he dismounted the bus. The 2016 Six Nations posed the same issue for Schmidt in Scotland, […] READ MORE


50 caps for Peter O’Mahony as Ireland look for series win

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Peter O’Mahony wins 50th cap as Joe Schmidt makes 5 changes to his starting side that beat the Wallabies last weekend. History seeking Ireland go in search of a first series win on Australian soil since 1979. Forced changes After a bruising opening two Tests and a long season for the Irish, injuries have forced […] READ MORE


Furlong try sends Ireland into Sydney series decider

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A 54th minute try from Tadhg Furlong sends a dominant Irish side to Sydney with a chance of snatching the series after a first Test loss. The 5 point victory was a first on Australian soil since 1979 and a much needed performance from Joe Schmidt’s side. Ireland Physicality There was a noticeable increase in […] READ MORE


Johnny Sexton and Leavy return as Ireland aim to level series

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Johnny Sexton returns as Joe Schmidt makes eight changes to his starting line up that is looking to bounce back following their first Test loss of the season in Brisbane last Saturday. Reshuffled Backline adds Johnny Sexton at 10 Rob Kearney, Robbie Henshaw, Conor Murray, and Keith Earls all keep their starting spot with Earls […] READ MORE


David Pocock shines as Ireland suffer first defeat of 2018

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A much deserved victory for the Wallabies occurred Saturday, and a first over Ireland in Michael Cheika’s reign. A thrilling test match which had it all; brutal physicality, sensational aerial play from Israel Folau, tenacious defence and of course, a breakdown masterclass from the returning David Pocock. Joe Schmidt thrust some of Irish Rugby’s brightest […] READ MORE


Joey Carbery starts for Ireland against Australia

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An intriguing selection from Joe Schmidt as he named his squad for the first of three tests in Australia, kicking off in Brisbane this Saturday (KO 11.05am Irish time). The most noticeable selection of all, is Joey Carbery at 10. Joey Carbery starts at fly half Joey Carbery starts at 10, with Johnny Sexton wearing […] READ MORE