# out-half

Last year

2022

# 10

Madigan gets his shot to show Ulster that class is permanent

The 33-year-old has had a rollercoaster of a career with some huge highs and tough lows.

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Oct 8th 2022, 6:15 AM

# Team news

Frawley starts at 10 in strong Leinster team for Benetton clash

Leo Cullen has brought back a big crop of Ireland frontliners.

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Sep 22nd 2022, 12:12 PM

# playmaker

Ireland see Frawley as 'a guy who can lead from the front at 10'

Emerging Ireland boss Simon Easterby also explained why Andy Farrell won’t be touring.

9.6k

Sep 14th 2022, 3:18 PM

# Talent

Ireland's newest Tullow star has 'something very special' at just 18

Dannah O’Brien starts at 10, as part of a very young backline, against Japan on Saturday.

8.2k

Aug 18th 2022, 3:00 PM

# Composed

Ciarán Frawley's promising showing at 10 bodes well for Ireland's options

The 24-year-old Leinster man delivered a composed display in tough conditions in Wellington.

33.2k

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Jul 12th 2022, 8:00 PM

# Fitness

Ireland hope key players Monaghan and Cronin will be fit for Scotland clash

There was a boost for Ireland with Sene Naoupu’s red card being rescinded.

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Apr 27th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Number 10

'Ronan and David's rivalry was as intense as the one with Johnny Sexton'

A new documentary on Ireland’s out-halves airs on BBC One Northern Ireland tomorrow night.

49.3k

Updated

Jan 29th 2022, 12:15 PM

# Jack Is Back

'I was so hell-bent on the end goal, maybe off the field I was a disaster to be around'

Jack Carty is enjoying his rugby and has returned to the Ireland squad a better player than before.

11.7k

Jan 28th 2022, 3:28 PM

All time

# kick connoisseur

Mind-boggling hours and maturity: Munster man Healy kicking on to next level

The 22-year-old Tipperary man has been working hard to round out his game.

15.2k

Dec 30th 2021, 6:00 AM

# The42 Rugby Weekly

'If he doesn't leave Leinster, he'll still end up playing a lot of good rugby'

Ross Byrne is out of contract with his native province next summer.

38.6k

Dec 9th 2021, 9:37 PM

# playmaker

Prime opportunity for Carbery to push Ireland career on against Argentina

The 26-year-old is set for his chance with Johnny Sexton out injured.

12.6k

Nov 16th 2021, 12:30 PM

# Succession

Farrell challenges Carbery and Byrne to knock Sexton 'off his perch'

The 36-year-old remains clear first-choice at out-half for Ireland.

6.6k

Nov 5th 2021, 10:01 AM

# 10

Stacey Flood settling into key out-half role with Ireland Women

The 25-year-old has shown her quality over the course of five caps so far.

4.2k

Sep 18th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Tactician

'We’ll be ready' - Return of influential Pollard a huge boost for the Boks

The 27-year-old out-half is out of Covid isolation ahead of the first Lions Test.

4.1k

Jul 19th 2021, 4:14 PM

# Potential

Lions call up 22-year-old Marcus Smith as out-half cover for injured Russell

Warren Gatland has added the Harlequins star to his squad.

11.7k

Jul 10th 2021, 4:18 PM

# Calm head

Leinster will have utmost faith in Byrne's ability to step up in La Rochelle

The 26-year-old was superb last time out against Exeter.

7.7k

Apr 27th 2021, 5:28 PM

# The42 Rugby Weekly

'The problem is the backlog... Some of these lads should be moved on loan'

Bernard Jackman put forward his theory on Ireland’s succession planning at out-half.

26.3k

Feb 11th 2021, 6:23 PM

# Irish Abroad

Glasgow confirm signing of Ian Keatley until end of the season

The experienced 33-year-old recently left Italian club Benetton.

8.9k

Jan 18th 2021, 1:10 PM

# Prospects

Crowley and Flannery hope for Munster chances over festive inter-pro season

The academy out-halves could be set for opportunities after Ben Healy’s injury.

11.5k

Dec 17th 2020, 7:00 AM

# playmaker

'I'd be really hungry to get back in the squad and be starting for Ireland'

28-year-old Jack Carty is determined to add to his 10 Ireland caps.

11.3k

Dec 17th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Positive

'I’m hungry to get more opportunities' - Burns aims to build on first Ireland start

The 26-year-old Ulster out-half had some nice touches before being forced off injured.

3.2k

Nov 30th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Number 10

'I don’t want to be a guy who plays once and then disappears' - Billy Burns

The 26-year-old made his Ireland debut against Wales on Friday night.

10.3k

Nov 16th 2020, 1:53 PM

'Putting my stamp on playing my game - that's been the biggest difference'

At the age of 28, JJ Hanrahan is comfortable in knowing what his game is all about.

26.8k

Aug 29th 2020, 8:00 AM

# 10

'He's a deep thinker on the game. Mentally he's very strong'

JJ Hanrahan is set to resume the season as Munster’s starting out-half.

27.6k

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Aug 18th 2020, 8:38 AM

# The42 Rugby Weekly

'There's potentially an embarrassment of riches for Munster in that position'

Ben Healy, Jack Crowley, and Jake Flannery will all be hoping for senior team action next season.

18.4k

May 21st 2020, 4:11 PM

# hotshot

The emerging stars of the 2019/20 season: Harry Byrne

The 20-year-old Leinster out-half trained with Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad before the Six Nations.

9.9k

Apr 19th 2020, 1:02 PM

# Toll

Spate of previous injuries means Carbery can benefit from lay-off

The out-half will hope to hit the ground running in pre-season and make up for lost time.

5.5k

Mar 3rd 2020, 2:31 PM

# 10

Hanrahan in line to make return for Munster for massive Racing clash

The Kerry man’s fitness is vital with Joey Carbery and Tyler Bleyendaal out injured.

9.8k

Jan 7th 2020, 8:12 PM

'My biggest issue is that I probably put too much pressure on myself as an individual'

JJ Hanrahan is having a strong season for Munster as the influence of Stephen Larkham shines through.

11.0k

Dec 4th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Frustrated

'We've got things in our own hands' - Sexton ready to rally against Russia

The 34-year-old found it very difficult to watch on from the sidelines as Ireland were beaten by Japan.

9.6k

Sep 29th 2019, 2:00 PM

# stepping up

'I’m not going to try to be Johnny or Joey' - Carty set for biggest test yet

The 27-year-old Connacht man has improved many aspects of his game in the past two seasons.

6.5k

Sep 27th 2019, 1:00 AM

# in the zone

Ireland confident that 'calm' Jack Carty will step up against Japan

The 27-year-old has been handed a huge starting opportunity at the World Cup.

6.8k

Sep 26th 2019, 10:00 AM

# playmakers

Ireland have 'utmost faith' in Carbery and Carty if Sexton sits out Japan game

The 34-year-old out-half sustained what Ireland called a ‘bang to the quad’ against Scotland.

10.7k

Sep 25th 2019, 1:00 AM

# Frustration

Ireland's shortcomings limit Byrne's chance to show his qualities

The 24-year-old Leinster man started well but struggled more as Ireland crumbled.

22.3k

Aug 25th 2019, 10:44 AM

# Options

'We can’t go into a World Cup with a situation where we’ve only got Johnny'

Jack Carty and Ross Byrne now have opportunities with Joey Carbery sidelined through injury.

14.6k

Aug 21st 2019, 1:00 AM

# Irish Abroad

'The dream is to get a professional contract, whether it be here or at home'

Irish out-half Seán Kearns has been in excellent form in the Shute Shield in Australia.

27.7k

Jul 27th 2019, 10:00 AM

# Homecoming

'I love it down here' - Carbery happily settled in Munster ahead of RDS trip

The 23-year-old out-half was wearing Leinster’s 15 shirt in this fixture a year ago.

8.5k

May 16th 2019, 6:45 AM

# resilience

'He's incredibly intelligent' - Bleyendaal primed to guide Munster from 10

The 28-year-old New Zealand native has been through a torrid time with injuries.

9.1k

Apr 17th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Composed

'Tyler did brilliantly' - Bleyendaal steps up after Carbery injury in Edinburgh

The 28-year-old slotted a crucial conversion after Keith Earls’ second try.

10.9k

Apr 1st 2019, 6:45 AM

# JC10

'He's a special player. He's a special footballer' - Carbery shines for Munster

Johann van Graan was pleased with how his out-half has settled with the province.

10.2k

Jan 14th 2019, 6:00 AM