Wednesday 17 August 2022
Scrum coach John Fogarty and his pack also need to show they have found solutions.
The breakdown battle will be as crucial as ever at Twickenham this weekend.
Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell is currently helping the squad prepare for a 12 March date with England at Twickenham.
Andrew Porter has been ruled out of the remainder of this year’s Championship but Paul O’Connell is not fretting over his absence.
Twenty years ago, a young Paul O’Connell won his first Test cap in a Six Nations clash with Wales at Lansdowne Road.
Rónan Kelleher was impressive at hooker during Ireland’s superb November Test series.
The former Munster and Ireland lock has made a big impact since joining in January.
The Ireland lock is in good form after a difficult season last year.
New Zealand forwards coach John Plumtree was with Ireland for the 2013/14 season.
This time a year ago, O’Connell wasn’t keen on being in involved in the professional game.
The three other starters are natives of New Zealand.
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton thinks the Pro14 is making too many changes.
The Ireland forwards coach was at the helm for the Lions’ last series against the Springboks in 2009.
The Lions head coach said they ‘may bring someone else in a little bit later on.’
Ulster face Quins at The Stoop on Sunday.
Ireland have made 14 lineout steals so far in this championship.
James Ryan led the onslaught in what was perhaps the most crucial area of the game.
Iain Henderson says the Ireland squad have benefitted from having a fresh pair of eyes in the coaching team.
Speaking on The42 Rugby Weekly, Mike Sherry and Bernard Jackman detailed what Paul O’Connell will bring to Ireland.
Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell hopes Andy Farrell’s squad will see beyond any preconceived notions of him.
New Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell says he was surprised to be offered the job by Andy Farrell.
Munster and Ireland prop Dave Kilcoyne has outlined the impact the former Lions captain has had in Ireland camp.
‘I know the Stade Francais players who worked with him — the forwards — thought he was world-class,’ said Bernard Jackman of O’Connell on The42 Rugby Weekly.
‘I am really looking forward to working with Andy (Farrell) and the rest of the coaching group’, said the Irish legend.
James Ryan’s presence is being felt through the Ireland squad.
The 41-year-old isn’t looking to get back into the game in a permanent coacing role.
Paul O’Connell has been impressed by the likes of Ben Healy and John Hodnett.
The 26-year-old made his return from injury for Leinster last weekend.
Jordi Murphy has signed a new two-contract to keep him at Ulster until 2022 at least.
IRFU high performance referee coach John Lacey outlines what the country’s top refs have been learning.
Knowledge of Limerick, Munster and other teams with a prominent ‘M’ is essential.
The last two decades have been memorable in Irish sport in so many different ways. We have picked our stars of the century. Now tell us what you think.
23-year-old James Ryan was particularly aggressive as Ireland lost to England on Sunday.
Paul O’Connell has returned to Ireland camp this week.
U2 frontman and former Ireland captain, O’Connell, appear in Ireland’s camp ahead of Sunday’s showdown against England.
Johnny Sexton outlines how a conversation with Paul O’Connell turned him from the boy with a thorn in his side into this charming man.
2015 witnessed Joe Schmidt’s men secure a second championship thanks to their record win in Murrayfield on the final day.
The former Ireland second row was playing at the Irish Open pro-am in Lahinch today.
The Stade Francais coach said he must gather more experience before a potential return.
The former Ireland second row says he does not plan to join another club next season amid links to Toulon.
