Ireland

Zebo would answer Ireland’s call if it came

By John Keogh / February 5, 2019 / Comments Off on Zebo would answer Ireland’s call if it came

Former Munster player Simon Zebo said he would return to the Irish setup at the drop of a hat if asked. “My phone is always on. I’ve two phones and…

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WATCH: John Aldridge impressed by Annacotty club development

By Adrian Finnin / February 1, 2019 / Comments Off on WATCH: John Aldridge impressed by Annacotty club development

Former Liverpool and Irish soccer star John Aldridge was the special guest at Castletroy Park Hotel on Thursday evening at the launch of the Aisling Annacotty patronage scheme. The former…

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Six Munster players named in Irish squad to face England

By John Keogh / January 31, 2019 / Comments Off on Six Munster players named in Irish squad to face England

Joe Schmidt has included six Munster players in his squad that will kick off the Six Nations against England on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium. Keith Earls, Conor Murray, Peter…

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Will Fitzgerald and Karl O’Sullivan named in homegrown Irish U-21 squad

By Adrian Finnin / January 24, 2019 / Comments Off on Will Fitzgerald and Karl O’Sullivan named in homegrown Irish U-21 squad

Ireland under-21 manager Stephen Kenny has named his first squad since taking the job two months ago. Limerick FC duo Karl O’Sullivan and Will Fitzgerald have been named in the…

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Beirne to miss opening Six Nations game due to knee injury

By John Keogh / January 21, 2019 / Comments Off on Beirne to miss opening Six Nations game due to knee injury

Munster second row Tadhg Beirne is set to miss Ireland’s Six Nations games against England and Scotland as a result of an injury he picked up during the Champions Cup…

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WATCH: Andrew Conway believes there is plenty more to come

By John Keogh / December 3, 2018 / Comments Off on WATCH: Andrew Conway believes there is plenty more to come

Munster and Ireland back Andrew Conway believes he is a more mature player than the one that joined the province six years ago. Speaking at event for Lifestyle Sports in…

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Big names return for Munster’s game against Edinburgh

By John Keogh / November 29, 2018 / Comments Off on Big names return for Munster’s game against Edinburgh

Munster Head Coach Johann van Graan has made 11 changes from his side’s victory over Zebre last time out for tomorrow’s clash with Edinburgh at Musgrave Park. Conor Murray and…

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Kenny confirmed as Ireland U-21 manager

By John Keogh / November 26, 2018 / Comments Off on Kenny confirmed as Ireland U-21 manager

The Football Association of Ireland today announced Stephen Kenny as the national U-21 manager and as expected they also confirmed that he will take over from Mick McCarthy as the…

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Galvin returns to 7s squad for Dubai series

By John Keogh / November 26, 2018 / Comments Off on Galvin returns to 7s squad for Dubai series

UL Bohs star Louise Galvin is one of four Munster players named in Ireland’s squad for the second leg of the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series in Dubai this coming…

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Savour the moments as they may not come again

By Tom Savage / November 21, 2018 / Comments Off on Savour the moments as they may not come again

Perspective can wait. In this sports media game, I’ve learned that looking too far ahead of yourself can lead to a joyless experience. It wasn’t long after Ireland’s Grand Slam…

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