Wednesday 2 December 2020
The Munster man showed he can win the gainline against France last weekend.
The Irish maul struggled to get going against Scotland last weekend.
Dan McFarland’s side have upfront and honest about their mental shortcomings in recent seasons.
The 26-year-old second row makes a timely return on Sunday in Galway.
Cian Healy says that Ireland are relishing the opportunity of taking on reigning World Cup champions New Zealand in their quarter-final on Saturday.
A superb set-piece and ruthless streak broke the Scots in Yokohama.
Jacob Stockdale has been overwhelmed by the support Ulster fans have shown him.
Ireland’s forwards were hammered in the tackle last weekend against England.
The 31-year-old will join Dan McFarland’s coaching staff next season.
James Ryan and his team-mates have a point to prove against Wasps this weekend.
It has been confirmed that the manager will attend the annual Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland banquet tonight.
Everton’s Mason Holgate was penalised after Adam Lallana took a tumble in the box and James Milner subsequently opened the scoring.
The likes of Jamie George, Jack McGrath, Maro Itoje and Kyle Sinckler all fronted up.
The Northampton hooker feels his red card and ban were down to technical shortcomings.
‘They haven’t dominated many teams. We’re planning to really take it to them.’
The Munster head coach praised the ‘good character’ of his side during the win over Sale.
“Munster definitely don’t want to be chasing a game and trying to fix problems as they go.”
They say you never know which France will turn up. Well, whoever shows up to play Ireland in Paris they’re usually good enough to win.
Leinster scrum coach Greg Feek admits that the battle up front in Saturday’s Heineken Cup tie will be demanding.
Ireland forwards coach John Plumtree says his pack has promised to do their talking on the pitch.
The Leinster prop has predicted a bright international future for teammate Jack McGrath.
The New Zealander is encouraged by the progress of the province’s home-grown talent.
Trap may have to plan without skipper Robbie Keane after the final session at Gannon Park before departure for Skopje this afternoon.
Former Wales rugby skipper tells American chat show giant how he came out.
