# Jack McGrath

Last month

February 2023

# Wave Goodbye

Ex-Ireland and Lions prop Jack McGrath announces retirement at 33

The Dubliner has been without a club since being released by Ulster at the end of last season

27.6k

Feb 16th 2023, 11:08 AM

Last year

2022

# Jack's Back

Jack McGrath set for first start of the season after overcoming injury nightmare

The Lions prop made his comeback off the bench last month – and is now set for the Interpro at Thomond Park.

9.4k

Jan 7th 2022, 12:08 PM

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# Jack McGrath

Jack McGrath returns to Ulster squad after injury lay-off as Gilroy gets set for 200th cap

Ulster play Ospreys tomorrow with a record of five wins and one defeat from their six games this season.

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Dec 3rd 2021, 12:09 PM

# Road To Recovery

'His attitude is that of a serial winner' - McFarland hails Jack McGrath's response to injury blow

McFarland’s Ulster gear up for Challenge Cup semi-final against Leicester Tigers on Friday night.

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Apr 27th 2021, 9:46 AM

# New Deal

Ireland international Jack McGrath agrees new contract with Ulster

The 30-year-old was back in the Ireland squad for this year’s Six Nations.

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Mar 11th 2020, 2:51 PM

# Under the knife

Ulster pair McGrath and Carter to undergo surgery

Rob Lyttle and Marcus Rea are also set for spells on the sidelines, while Billy Burns has signed a contract extension with the province.

10.7k

Nov 19th 2019, 1:29 PM

# Tighthead

O'Toole grateful for McGrath and 'guru' McFarland as he looks for an edge in the scrum

The young prop could play an important role with Ireland in the years ahead after moving back from Australia to Drogheda.

4.2k

Oct 25th 2019, 6:30 AM

# fresh start

McGrath out to prove that Ireland's loss is very much Ulster's gain

The prop makes his debut for the northern province in tonight’s Pro14 opener against Ospreys.

7.1k

Sep 27th 2019, 7:20 AM

# player movement

McGrath's Ulster switch leaves Cullen with 'mixed thoughts, depending on the day'

The prop will leave Leinster at the end of the season after deciding to pursue greater opportunities in Belfast.

19.6k

Apr 6th 2019, 7:00 AM

# The42 Rugby Weekly

'We need to get away from the days of signing bit-part players from other teams'

Rory Best has described the acquisition of Jack McGrath as a statement signing from Ulster.

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Updated

Apr 4th 2019, 9:33 PM

# interprovincial

'We'll definitely miss him' - McGrath's Ulster move driven by Ireland ambition

The 29-year-old is making the move north from Leinster this summer.

6.6k

Apr 4th 2019, 7:30 AM

# Heading north

IRFU confirm Jack McGrath will join Ulster from Leinster next season

The 29-year-old has struggled for form and fitness this season with his native province.

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Apr 2nd 2019, 12:00 PM

# Setbacks

McGrath fights for Ireland spot while Ruddock and Leavy have injury frustrations

Leinster’s loosehead has had to watch on as Dave Kilcoyne has moved up the pecking order.

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Feb 19th 2019, 8:30 AM

# Stung

Ross Byrne to sit out Leinster's Pro14 clash with Scarlets

Dan Leavy will hope to overcome a calf injury in time for the clash.

11.0k

Jan 21st 2019, 12:58 PM

# looseheads

'It's up to me to pry the jersey from him': McGrath eyes his chance

With Cian Healy maintaining his excellent form, McGrath knows the onus is on him to perform every time he steps on the field.

7.0k

Oct 25th 2018, 5:01 PM

# Injury Update

Leinster lose McGrath to injury but welcome back more Ireland internationals

The Ireland international prop suffered a knee injury in training last week.

8.8k

Sep 10th 2018, 1:28 PM

# pro14

Carbery's rare chance at 10 an exciting backdrop to Leinster's big-game rehearsal

The province can take a big step towards a home Pro14 semi-final tonight.

9.6k

Apr 14th 2018, 8:30 AM

# mental skills

'When you're not able to do something, it becomes mental': McGrath ready to roar again

The loosehead prop took a look at his game in order to get back to enjoying himself on the field again.

3.5k

Feb 9th 2018, 7:15 AM

# Ready to go

Jack McGrath to lead Leinster as Rory Best returns for Ulster

Meanwhile, Academy player Josh Murphy makes just his second start for the hosts.

8.2k

Jan 5th 2018, 12:42 PM

# prop life

New Year, new focus: McGrath puts November behind him to regain form and fitness

2017 proved to be a mixed bag for the prop but he is now looking forward rather than back at a difficult end to last year.

4.4k

Jan 3rd 2018, 6:30 AM

# Team news

Jack McGrath to captain Leinster for first time in Stephen's Day Munster clash

The 28-year-old St Mary’s man will captain Leinster for the very first time as they make the trip to Thomond Park on Tuesday.

10.5k

Dec 23rd 2017, 12:57 PM

# Edge

'Nugget found it straight away': Leinster ready for bump from fired-up front rows

Leinster have a loosehead and a hooker eager to prove a point before the Six Nations rolls around.

9.8k

Nov 28th 2017, 7:02 AM

# November Tests

'I struggled with the selection': McGrath gearing up for return to number 1 after rare absence

Missing out on a big Test match was a new experience for McGrath.

10.7k

Nov 15th 2017, 6:22 AM

# fit and ready to go

Five Lions set to return for Leinster in Friday's clash with Edinburgh

Johnny Sexton, Tadhg Furlong, Sean O’Brien, Jack McGrath and Robbie Henshaw could make their seasonal debuts this week.

7.2k

Sep 25th 2017, 1:29 PM

# Big Jack

Jack McGrath must start the third Test, but not merely due to Vunipola's Wellington nightmare

Vunipola conceded four penalties, but that may not be too large a factor in McGrath’s inclusion.

15.9k

Jul 4th 2017, 5:18 PM

# Injury Update

McGrath all clear for Lions tour after x-ray and Sean O'Brien passes scan too

Johnny Sexton had a HIA after Leinster’s Pro12 semi-final defeat but will train tomorrow.

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May 22nd 2017, 5:47 PM

# blooper reel

'I'm not sure Jack will be trying that again any time soon!'

Tadhg Furlong admits his fellow front rower has received plenty of stick over his botched kick to touch on Friday night.

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May 1st 2017, 4:57 PM

# Heavyweights

Analysis: Ireland and England's scrum battle bodes well for the Lions

It was a true back-and-forth contest in Dublin on Saturday evening.

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Mar 21st 2017, 2:32 PM

# feed the scrum

Analysis: Ireland and Wales showed the way forward for the scrum in Cardiff

Both teams used the scrum for the right reasons on Friday night.

7.2k

Mar 15th 2017, 1:28 PM

# Scrum Analysis

Analysis: Ireland's scrum came good in the end after a very messy start

McGrath and Slimani’s tussle must have been a nightmare to referee.

7.1k

Mar 1st 2017, 1:00 PM

# eye of the tadhg-er

Analysis: Ireland's scrum dominance bodes well for trip to Rome

Saturday’s battle between Andrea Lovotti and Tadhg Furlong has the potential to be messy.

5.4k

Feb 8th 2017, 9:00 PM

# round four

'You're playing Australia, it's not time for rest': Ireland shaking off pain of defeat

Jack McGrath admits bodies are still sore all across Carton House, but promises the squad will be ready to go again on Thursday.

8.1k

Nov 22nd 2016, 4:38 PM

# true belief

Ireland out to avoid more 'blasphemy' in second meeting with All Blacks

Jack McGrath is in superb form for Joe Schmidt’s side.

6.2k

Nov 16th 2016, 6:00 AM

# sponsored by aware

'Rugby players are seen as macho, but we're all human': Ireland's Jack McGrath on opening up

The Leinster and Ireland player describes his journey with mental health.

13.6k

Nov 9th 2016, 12:27 PM

# Silly Season

Ireland prop McGrath the victim of mistaken identity in Chicago

Yesterday’s press conferences threw up some odd moments.

15.3k

Nov 4th 2016, 7:10 AM

# Test Class

Leinster boosted by return of four Ireland internationals for Edinburgh

Jamie Heaslip, Devin Toner, Jack McGrath and Sean Cronin are available.

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Sep 13th 2016, 6:30 AM

# Shave or Dye

Leinster rugby stars go blonde and bald in bid to raise funds for departing coach McQuilkin

Cian Healy, Mike Ross, Jack McGrath and Noel Reid were among those to embrace the Shave or Dye concept.

21.2k

Aug 30th 2016, 5:09 PM

# Analysis

Irish scrum couldn't cope with raw Bok power, but McGrath unlucky not to reap more reward

It was a dream debut for loosehead Steven “Red Bull” Kitschoff.

14.9k

Jun 30th 2016, 12:00 PM

# pure wexford beef

Analysis: Tadhg Furlong got a handle of The Beast, but just how legal was it?

On the other side, Jack McGrath was an exemplary powerhouse and Ireland can build on him again this weekend.

6.1k

Jun 23rd 2016, 8:14 PM

# Ruck Stats

Analysis: Who did what for Ireland in the rucks against South Africa?

Jack McGrath was superb post-tackle for Ireland, but many others dug in too.

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Jun 15th 2016, 1:23 PM