'Johnny's at the right stage in life to be the main man, the captain, the leader'
Jamie Heaslip on why Johnny Sexton was the right choice as Ireland captain, and the challenges facing Andy Farrell.
Jamie Heaslip on why Johnny Sexton was the right choice as Ireland captain, and the challenges facing Andy Farrell.
The former Ireland international also explained how he feels the demands of a back row player is changing.
A six-strong shortlist has been revealed, with works about Seamus Darby, the Skibbereen Rowing Club and the Dublin Marathon also included.
Jamie Heaslip looks back at the highs and lows of playing the All Blacks.
Jamie Heaslip and Brent Pope were reaching for the positives after a stuttering World Cup win.
There has been some highly-watchable tension between the ex-Irish star and Eddie O’Sullivan.
Former Ireland international Jamie Heaslip feels his ex-Leinster team-mate deserves his shot.
‘They’ve been in a hotel with the same guys, doing the same thing, day in, day out and Joe’s just cranking that up, cranking that up, cranking that up…’
From the low of being sent off in New Plymouth, to the career-high of Chicago in 2016, Jamie Heaslip has mixed memories of playing the All Blacks.
Marcus Horan of Rugby Players Ireland explains what the inaugural camp involved.
Jamie Heaslip called it “an accidental foam party”.
The former Ireland number eight talks Punchestown, retirement and Leinster’s pursuit of a fourth European star.
Joe Schmidt’s plans after 2019 remain uncertain but the All Blacks have been following his success with interest.
The retired Jamie Heaslip has become heavily involved with International Rugby Players.
Tony Smeeth tells The42 about the free-wheeling, big-carrying, ball-playing Jamie Heaslip he coached for four years in Trinity.
The careers of Jamie Heaslip and Andy Lee were eulogised last week, writes Tommy Martin.
‘People say, ‘Jeepers, Jamie was lucky there.’ Not according to Jamie, not according to us.’
“I got to play with him for four or five seasons, I never remember him missing a session,” says the eastern province’s backs coach.
The Leinster and Ireland player announced his retirement today.
The 34-year-old confirmed his retirement from the game after a superb career.
The 34-year-old won 95 caps for Ireland.
In-form Scarlets star Tadhg Beirne says he is hoping but not necessarily expecting to be part of Ireland’s Six Nations squad.
The Leinster and Ireland back row does not wish to offer up information about his injury, and that leads to more questions and concerns.
The 95 Test veteran has not played since March due to a back problem.
The province provided another no-update update on the number eight’s fitness but say the medical team ‘feel they are on top of it.’
The number eight remains out of action with a back problem.
This would only happen at The Ploughing Championships.
A groin issue for Dave Kearney makes the wing a doubt for Leinster’s Pro14 opener away to the Dragons.
Leinster’s marquee signing won’t be available for the early rounds of their Champions Cup campaign as he will finish out the season with Tasman.
The Ireland and Leinster number eight had enjoyed a remarkably injury-free career until he missed out on the Six Nations clash with England in March.
The trio remain sidelined as Leinster prepare to challenge for silverware.
Meanwhile, the unlucky Dominic Ryan picked up a bicep injury in tonight’s win against Glasgow.
The pair both underwent surgery in the last week of March, but no update has been given on their progress.
The Leinster number eight has been involved with the Irish set-up during the Six Nations campaign.
The Leinster man remembers trying to emulate Denis Leamy when he first came into the Ireland setup.
Heaslip wasn’t confident of even playing in Japan after the painful quarter-final exit to Argentina, but a lot has passed under the bridge since.
The 33-year-olds remain important players for Ireland.
The 33-year-old has agreed to remain in Ireland with native province Leinster.
An ill Rory Best missed the captain’s run.