Solving Ireland’s Second Playmaker Problem
Ireland can ignore the second playmaker trend and stick with their direct approach, but the risk is that they get left behind as the new era develops. Ireland’s 41-phase end-game...
Author: Conor Quinn
Will The Real Peter O’Mahony Please Stand Up (And Fight)
It’s getting close to crunch time for O’Mahony if he wants to be Ireland’s next captain. As the first half of the current World Cup cycle draws to a close,...
Simon Zebo Could Be Back In Green Next Year
Here’s why Zebo’s exclusion for the Autumn Internationals doesn’t necessarily mean the end of his Ireland career. When Simon Zebo’s move to Racing 92 was first announced, I and many...
Joe Schmidt Should Take A Leaf Out Of Eddie Jones’ Book
Schmidt needs to leave some big names out of his November Internationals squad if he wants to build depth for Japan in 2019. Joe Schmidt is the best coach Irish...
Lions Test Team Comes Into Focus
We’ve been speculating for months about who will line up for the Lions against the mighty All Blacks, but Gatland’s announcement of the team to face the Blues on Wednesday...
Ireland Team Selection For Italy A Missed Opportunity
There are always contentious calls, but the team announced on Thursday isn’t just debatable; it’s a missed opportunity. Joe Schmidt has gone for a very conservative selection, keeping almost the...
Six Predictions For The Six Nations
With the tournament opener less than two weeks away, here are six predictions for this year’s six nations. England’s winning streak comes to an end It’s been a hell of...
2016 In Review: Joe Schmidt’s Report Card
With the mince pies eaten and the unwanted presents stuffed away in a drawer never to be seen again, it’s time to reflect on Irish rugby’s historic year. After a...
