Andy Farrell has strongly backed James Ryan’s decision to kick for the posts late in the second half, following their 30-24 loss to France in Paris. At 27-21, and with nine minutes left on the clock, James Ryan’s decision was to kick for the posts (which was successfully landed by Joey Carbery) rather than to […] READ MORE
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British and Irish Lions watch: Ben Youngs has still got it
With the 2020 Six Nations eventually signing off over the weekend we took a look at who impressed Warren Gatland, the British and Irish Lions coach. In truth, the quality came in the France/Ireland match. Wales and Scotland played out a dour contest in a windy Llanelli and England were distinctly rusty in Rome against […] READ MORE
A first for Irish Rugby – leader of the Pack
As the top teams of World Rugby direct all their efforts on the ‘main prize in rugby union’ there is a new leader of the Pack. Irish Rugby stands at number one, and will look to make a challenge for the real World Championship crown. Real or not, the official World Rugby rankings see the […] READ MORE