Three Red Kings

Leinster surplus in the back row could be just the ticket for all

By Tom Savage / February 12, 2020 /

WHEN YOU owe the bank €1000, you’ve got a problem. When you owe the bank €100,000,000, they’ve got a problem. I love that phrase. It encapsulates the balance of power…

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The Breakdown EP128 Ireland Slay Dragons to Set Up Triple Crown Decider in Twickenham

By Raffaele Rocca / February 11, 2020 /

Ireland made it a clean sweep as the men’s senior XV, 20s and club sides all won while the women also made it two wins from two. We breakdown the…

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The Breakdown EP125: Farrell Looking to Hit Ground Running

By Jack Neville / January 31, 2020 /

On Saturday Andy Farrell’s reign as Ireland Head Coach begins when they welcome Scotland to the Aviva in the opening round of the Six Nations. Not much is expected of…

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WATCH: Six Nations Predictions with Flannery, Horan, Reidy & Neville

By Jack Neville / January 29, 2020 /

The 2020 Six Nations kicks off this weekend with much intrigue surrounding Ireland heading into the campaign. Andy Farrell will take the reigns for the first time after Joe Schmidt…

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Balance of youth and experience needed for Six Nations

By Tom Savage / January 29, 2020 /

EVERYONE wants to develop new stars until it coincides with losing one too many games. Ireland are at a point where, realistically speaking, we’re in need of a bit of…

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European exit may turn out to be a blessing in disguise

By Tom Savage / January 23, 2020 /

MUNSTER have some space now. It isn’t space they want but it’s space they have all the same. Not being in the Champions Cup knockout stages frees up at least…

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The Breakdown EP129 Last Chance Saloon for Munster as Saracens face Relegation

By Raffaele Rocca / January 18, 2020 /

Munster face into their final game with the Ospreys need massive favours from other teams to have any hope of progression. The final home game at Thomond Park kicks off…

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OPINION: Want and desire is not an issue in Munster

By Tom Savage / January 15, 2020 /

One a great wind came and began to tug at the walls of the farmer’s new cottage.  First, the eaves started to rumble. Then the walls shook. Then the windows…

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The Breakdown EP128 Racing Ruthlessly Punish Munster Failings

By Raffaele Rocca / January 13, 2020 /

Munster’s 39-22 loss against Racing 92 on Sunday means Johann van Graan’s side are in need of a sporting miracle of results are to go their way in round 6…

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OPINION: Pressure on van Graan is no surprise given run of form

By Tom Savage / January 8, 2020 /

Any Head Coach or Director of Rugby is going to have to take that criticism at some point or another and this is the same with every team sport where…

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