Friday 12 August 2022
Johnny Sexton turns 37 today – the birthday boy has now won so much that he has to be recognised as the best we’ve had.
Ireland and Leinster legend O’Driscoll was a welcome visitor to camp ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations opener.
Will Genia was a guest on today’s episode of Rugby Weekly Extra for members of The42.
The ex-Ireland centre discusses what makes a good centre combination.
Brian O’Driscoll reflects on Ireland’s performance against Wales and looks ahead to the challenge that France will pose.
The 21-year-old centre bagged three wonderful tries in Ireland’s historic 27-25 win.
The former Ireland captain also warned it will be difficult for Andy Farrell to experiment during the Six Nations.
Brian O’Driscoll wants to see Irish rugby placing a greater focus on developing passing skills.
‘Look at what he’s done for Ireland over the past six or seven years,’ says Brian O’Driscoll.
The former Ireland captain empathised with Rory Best’s struggles last weekend.
O’Driscoll believes it can sometimes have a ‘negative knock-on connotation’ for the team as a whole.
Why does this 39-year-old man look so much like a child?
He won a handy €500 from a bet he put on for yesterday’s Grand Slam.
He won a handy €500 from a bet he put on for yesterday’s Grand Slam.
‘One word you associate with Joe Schmidt is detail. I have never known any coach to scrutinise a game like him.’
This is almost too cute.
The UCD clubman is an exciting prospect for the future.
The Ireland icon believes the gap between the southern and northern hemispheres has narrowed as the 2019 World Cup nears.
‘If people haven’t put it behind them then they never will,’ said the Blues head coach.
“The guys had respect for Brian and they didn’t want that to happen. I think they handled it pretty well.”
Brian O’Driscoll has been impressed with Garry Ringrose’s emergence at outside centre.
Brian O’Driscoll has been helping out with Ireland’s Rugby World Cup 2023 bid.
The former Irish captain relished the victory at Soldier Field.
O’Driscoll hopes to see Henry usher in tools which ensure “mediocrity won’t be acceptable.”
The rugby league legend’s role will start at this summer’s tour to South Africa.
After losing his caps record to Richie McCaw, BOD hailed the New Zealand legend’s achievement.
Kieran Donaghy, Jerome Boateng, Carl Froch, Sean Cronin and Noel Connors all make the cut as well.
The 35-year-old Ireland captain has ruled out a move to Toulon next season.
Not a plastic bag in sight.
He thinks Clermont are “the best team that have never won the European Cup” and the strongest of the four remaining sides.
Number one, number 13. Whatever.
There was some controversy around Jerome Garces’ decision in the final minute last Saturday.
Even they fight about… raisins.
Big news for those of you with the multichannel.
Here’s the comprehensive guide to bumbling your way through Ireland matches over the next couple of months.
