New addition. Ulster Rugby have today confirmed that Roddy Grant will join their coaching ticket as Forwards Coach from this summer. Grant was born in Botswana to Scottish parents, but...
Ruthless operation. Ronan O’Gara might be far away in New Zealand these days with the Crusaders, but he still keeps a close eye on everything to do with Irish Rugby...
Close eye. Joe Schmidt is a man for detail. His analysis is said to be up there with the very best and has helped him become one of rugby’s leading...
Attrition. Assistant coach John Mitchell reckons Ireland will try to “bore the shit” out England this weekend in their Six Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Ireland have...
Aerial battle. A key area for Ireland has always been their kicking game. Conor Murray is arguably the best box-kicker the game right now, while World Player of the Year...
Defence. Since the Five Nations became the Six Nations at the turn of the millennium, Irish rugby has played a crucial role in the success of the tournament. After arresting...
“I’ve already got him.” Which rival Six Nations player would you like to have playing for your country? A pretty easy and straightforward question if you’re a fan, but not...
Number one. Defending champions Ireland head into this year’s Six Nations with a chance of making even more history following an incredible 2018 under head coach Joe Schmidt. The men...
Three can go into two. One of the biggest decisions Joe Schmidt has to make this week ahead of the England game is who he selects in the centre to...
Really? Former England head coach Clive Woodward reckons England will win this year’s Six Nations. But not only that – he reckons they will automatically become favourites to win the...
