# Kieran Marmion

This month

March 2023

# Connacht

Connacht's Kieran Marmion to join Bristol Bears at end of the season

With 224 appearances over 11 seasons, Marmion is currently third in all-time appearances for Connacht.

30.5k

Updated

Mar 1st 2023, 7:40 PM

Last year

2022

# Hearing

Leinster's Jamison Gibson-Park cited for high tackle on Kieran Marmion

The scrum-half will face a disciplinary hearing this evening ahead of Friday’s Champions Cup clash at the Aviva Stadium.

11.8k

Apr 12th 2022, 4:17 PM

# tight calls

Five players unlucky to miss out in Andy Farrell's Six Nations squad

The Ireland head coach faced some interesting calls in finalising his 37-man group.

61.1k

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Jan 19th 2022, 7:29 PM

# stepping up

'He’s been outstanding all year' - Friend backs Marmion for Ireland recall

The scrum-half was last capped at Test level in November 2020.

5.0k

Jan 12th 2022, 7:15 AM

All time

# Master and Apprentice

Marmion praises Doak's progression but warns him to expect tough exam at Aviva

The two rivals could come face to face at the Aviva this Saturday.

14.2k

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Oct 22nd 2021, 8:47 AM

# Prospects

Connacht's young guns make impact and 'there's definitely more to come'

The likes of Jordan Duggan, Jack Aungier, Sean Masterson, and Cian Prendergast took their chances.

6.8k

Dec 18th 2020, 6:30 AM

# 9

'Conor Murray's pass is the best pass in Ireland' - Brian O'Driscoll

The former Ireland captain believes some criticism of the scrum-half has been unwarranted.

12.2k

Oct 21st 2020, 6:00 AM

# In The Mix

'It's one of our targets' - Friend hoping for strong Connacht crop in Ireland squad

Kieran Marmion and Jack Carty will hope to be back in the international fold.

6.2k

Oct 6th 2020, 6:30 AM

# talisman

'He's got genuine belief, Bundee. That's something other players feed off'

Connacht boss Andy Friend was pleased with how his side sorted out their discipline against Glasgow.

11.0k

Oct 3rd 2020, 8:15 PM

# mighty marms

'You know he's a competitor, but this is a new level for Kieran'

The first half of Kieran Marmion’s season was an emotional rollercoaster, but he looks like a player in his prime after the summer break.

11.2k

Aug 23rd 2020, 8:50 PM

# depth chart

Connacht's Marmion sets out to ensure he's not Ireland's forgotten man at 9

The scrum-half returns to the Connacht team for the first time since November against Montpellier today.

4.6k

Jan 19th 2020, 7:15 AM

# Updates

Marmion returns ahead of Connacht's final Champions Cup game, Fitzgerald ruled out for rest of the season

Head coach Andy Friend says the scrum-half is in back in full training before their showdown with Montpellier.

8.6k

Jan 14th 2020, 5:16 PM

# Extension

Connacht boosted as Ireland scrum-half Marmion commits future to the province

The 27-year-old has played more than 160 times for Connacht since his debut in 2011.

19.3k

Nov 19th 2019, 5:00 PM

# Injury Crisis

Marmion out for 3-4 weeks as depleted Connacht prepare for Montpellier

The return of Ultan Dillane is a welcome boost for Andy Friend.

5.8k

Nov 14th 2019, 6:40 AM

# home comforts

Marmion 'is very aware that we would like him to stay,' says Friend

The Connacht 9 was reportedly a target of Saracens last week, but their salary cap sanction will force a re-think of all their recruitment.

7.0k

Nov 7th 2019, 9:38 AM

# Marmite

Kieran Marmion back in starting role as Connacht welcome unbeaten Cheetahs

The international scrum-half has forced Caolin Blade onto the bench for the first time this season.

6.9k

Oct 25th 2019, 12:20 PM

# Debate

Schmidt deviates from the presumed plan with World Cup surprises

The Ireland head coach has named an athletic squad for the tests ahead in Japan.

21.1k

Sep 2nd 2019, 8:00 PM

# 9 problems

McGrath tenacity earns him the call over Marmion's past Test triumphs

The Connacht man had stepped up to deliver on some of the most impressive Irish performances in recent years.

12.0k

Sep 2nd 2019, 4:09 PM

# recharged

Marmion ready to run with Ireland after stint on the sidelines

The Connacht scrum-half required surgery on his ankle after helping Ireland beat the All Blacks in November.

7.3k

Mar 5th 2019, 6:00 AM

# experience

Marmion misses out on Ireland's Italy trip but set for 150th Connacht game

Meanwhile, the province feel Jack Carty is ready for a possible Ireland debut.

6.9k

Feb 20th 2019, 6:30 AM

# Go West

Marmion on the bench as Connacht get international injection for Cheetahs clash

Dillane, Blade, Carty and Farrell all start for Connacht on Saturday evening.

6.4k

Feb 15th 2019, 12:29 PM

# 6 Nations

Marmion set for Connacht return ahead of Ireland's trip to Italy

Marmion has shaken off the ankle injury which has hampered him through the early portion of the season.

7.1k

Feb 13th 2019, 6:56 AM

# On track

Marmion hitting the right markers on comeback trail from ankle surgery

The Connacht scrum-half hopes to return in the coming weeks ahead of the Six Nations.

4.8k

Jan 15th 2019, 6:00 AM

# making progress

Friend confident scrum-half Marmion will be fit for Ireland's Six Nations defence

The Connacht nine had ankle surgery in November, but has stepped up his recovery in recent weeks.

3.3k

Jan 11th 2019, 6:00 AM

# depth chart

Growth of scrum-half depth in Murray's absence a major positive for Ireland

Kieran Marmion got two big starts this month, while Luke McGrath and John Cooney have had exposure too.

11.8k

Nov 21st 2018, 8:52 AM

# Treatment Table

Setback for Marmion as Ireland scrum-half ruled out for three months due to injury

The Connacht player still managed to star in the win over New Zealand.

33.5k

Nov 20th 2018, 11:51 AM

# bundee ball

'I know he can’t wait to get out there and have a shot at these guys'

Kieran Marmion knows his room-mate and Connacht team-mate Bundee Aki will relish the challenge of the All Blacks on Saturday.

6.9k

Nov 16th 2018, 6:00 AM

# audition

'Hopefully I've put my hand up but that's for Joe and the coaches to decide'

Kieran Marmion hopes he gets the chance to start against the All Blacks next weekend.

19.5k

Nov 11th 2018, 7:15 AM

# Team-sheets

Marmion back from injury as fully-loaded Connacht go to Ospreys

The scrum-half has shaken off an ankle injury for the crucial Conference A clash.

4.3k

Oct 25th 2018, 12:39 PM

# Mixed news

Good news for Marmion, but Connacht's Ronaldson dealt cruel injury setback

Out-half Ronaldson is facing an extended period on the sideline as he undergoes knee surgery.

5.7k

Oct 24th 2018, 1:00 AM

# 9

Marmion keen to progress as Cooney and McGrath push for Ireland spots

The 26-year-old Connacht scrum-half made his first appearance of the season against Zebre last weekend.

5.9k

Sep 13th 2018, 6:00 AM

# sharpness

Marmion demands a return to 2016 standard from Connacht players

The scrum-half is frustrated at the inconsistencies in Connacht’s performances through the season, and says the players shoulder the burden for that.

3.8k

May 6th 2018, 7:15 AM

# Pen to Paper

Contract boost for Connacht as Ireland international Marmion signs new two-year deal

The 25-year-old will remain in Galway until the 2019 World Cup.

4.5k

Dec 14th 2017, 11:35 AM

# half measures

Marmion ready to bring energy and more from the start for Ireland

The Connacht man has started just four times at international level, but has impressed Schmidt throughout this year.

9.4k

Nov 16th 2017, 6:54 AM

# starting XV

Matt Healy among the Connacht big guns to return for Ulster battle

Kieran Marmion is set to make his 100th Championship appearance for the province while captain John Muldoon is also named to start.

6.0k

Oct 5th 2017, 12:40 PM

# fast start

'We need a few big performances under the new coach to hit the ground running'

Connacht scrum-half Kieran Marmion on a new era out west.

6.6k

Jul 21st 2017, 6:00 AM

# change is good

'The same teams have been in the league for a good few years': Marmion welcomes Pro12 expansion

South African franchises the Cheetahs and Southern Kings are expected to be added to the league for this season.

3.9k

Jul 20th 2017, 4:17 PM

# state of mind

Four years on from passenger's role in North America, Marmion intent on putting his stamp on tour

The Connacht scrum-half jokes that meeting JJ Watt was one the highlights of the last tour to the US as he was left out of both matchday squads.

6.5k

Jun 6th 2017, 6:15 AM

# Nine

Kieran Marmion explains how his Ireland and Connacht roles are different

Passing, sniping, kicking, defending and organising are all key parts of playing at nine.

9.7k

Apr 28th 2017, 6:55 AM

# Boost

Marmion and O'Halloran return as Lam makes seven changes for Connacht

The western province are looking to bounce back from defeat to Zebre against Edinburgh.

5.4k

Apr 6th 2017, 12:21 PM