# Skipper

Last month

March 2023

# Goat

'When you stand next to Johnny Sexton, you feel pretty special'

The Ireland captain will play his last Six Nations game tomorrow in Dublin.

7.3k

Mar 17th 2023, 2:54 PM

# Final

Chance of a Grand Slam against England is 'stuff of dreams' for Sexton

The Ireland captain was proud of his side’s adversity in Murrayfield.

11.3k

Mar 12th 2023, 6:56 PM

This year

2023

# Back in action

'I don’t think I’ve ever been as nervous as I was before a game' - Sexton

The 37-year-old Ireland captain explained the confusion around his HIA in Cardiff.

15.7k

Feb 4th 2023, 6:39 PM

Last year

2022

# Skipper

Cullen hails Ringrose's 'calm, composed' leadership after big Leinster win

The Leinster boss was pleased with how his players managed their long journey yesterday.

10.6k

Dec 10th 2022, 4:26 PM

# Big call

'My brothers are giving me guilt, saying 'What are we going to do when you retire?''

Johnny Sexton remains as motivated as ever in a squad whose leadership group has developed.

48.0k

Nov 17th 2022, 7:15 AM

# Skipper

The relatable Tadhg Furlong is an inspired choice as Ireland captain

The 29-year-old Wexford man is not your stereotypical Irish rugby player.

4.8k

Nov 10th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Skipper

'I almost have to separate the opposition and the ref' - Sexton on captaincy

The 37-year-old will lead Ireland against South Africa this weekend in Dublin.

18.9k

Nov 1st 2022, 5:00 PM

# Skipper

'It’s a huge honour' - Jack Carty takes over as Connacht's club captain

The out-half succeeds Jarrad Butler in the top leadership role.

5.6k

Aug 23rd 2022, 4:10 PM

# Skipper

Declan Hannon says 'sheer stubbornness' got Limerick over the line

Hannon received the Liam MacCarthy Cup for the fourth time as captain.

8.4k

Jul 18th 2022, 6:35 AM

# Skipper

Wales captain Dan Biggar fit to start South Africa decider after shoulder injury

Wales are looking to back up their victory in Bloemfontein by winning the Test series.

2.4k

Jul 14th 2022, 1:11 PM

# Skipper

McNamee's late winner sees Finn Harps take spoils against Shelbourne

The Harps captain scored the only goal of the game in the 89th minute.

2.5k

Apr 29th 2022, 10:25 PM

# pride of offaly

'She's a fantastic person who encapsulates everything Ireland will stand for'

Nichola Fryday has enjoyed an impressive rise from Tullamore RFC to become the new Ireland captain.

18.5k

Mar 26th 2022, 8:00 AM

# goals

Sexton's mission for World Cup redemption with Ireland will be riveting

The Leinster out-half will play on until the age of 38 in his bid for further glory.

5.5k

Mar 9th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Leader

'The Triple Crown would be a great thing and it's guaranteed if we win the last three'

Johnny Sexton is back to lead Ireland’s push for silverware in this Six Nations.

5.1k

Feb 24th 2022, 1:01 AM

# Skipper

Harry Maguire to remain Manchester United captain for rest of season

Red Devils boss Ralf Rangnick has rubbished reports that suggested Maguire could be replaced as skipper by Cristiano Ronaldo.

5.2k

Feb 18th 2022, 3:27 PM

# Leader

'It’s like Sexto, he has a way with words... He's the right man for the job'

James Ryan captains Ireland in today’s Six Nations clash in Paris.

8.5k

Feb 12th 2022, 7:45 AM

# tribe talisman

Five-time All-Star Burke to captain Shefflin's Galway hurlers

Joseph Cooney has been named vice-captain.

6.2k

Feb 3rd 2022, 11:22 AM

# Captain

'You’re picking up the phone thinking, 'Is it going to be good or bad news?''

Johnny Sexton is reveling in leading Ireland as they aim for Six Nations success.

21.4k

Updated

Feb 2nd 2022, 8:40 AM

# Captain

Eddie Jones confirms that Owen Farrell will miss the entire Six Nations

The Saracens man has undergone surgery on an ankle injury.

6.5k

Jan 26th 2022, 9:53 AM

# Skippers

'I'm not sure the refs are going to be too happy having to deal with me and him!'

Johnny Sexton and Dan Biggar will face off as captains in their sides’ Six Nations opener.

48.0k

Jan 24th 2022, 12:00 PM

# Composure

'In other years, we could have struggled to get back into the game then'

Munster captain Peter O’Mahony was happy with his side’s resolve in the closing minutes in Castres.

8.3k

Jan 15th 2022, 12:00 PM

# Skipper

Moycullen defender appointed Galway football captain

Matthew Tierney will vice-captain the side.

10.4k

Jan 10th 2022, 8:57 PM

# Skipper

Coen takes over from Aidan O'Shea as Mayo captain for 2022 season

The 26-year-old previously captained Mayo to All-Ireland minor and U-21 titles.

9.9k

Jan 2nd 2022, 12:59 PM

All time

# Skipper

This has been one of POM's most interesting captaining challenges

The 32-year-old says it has been about keeping things as “cool and chilled as possible.”

5.1k

Dec 10th 2021, 8:44 AM

# coygig

Katie McCabe and Ireland happy to put smiles on faces with 'historic end to the year'

The skipper sparkled again as Vera Pauw’s side beat Georgia 11-0 last night.

11.2k

Dec 1st 2021, 7:15 AM

# Skipper

Katie McCabe: 'There's still a lot of football to be played'

The Ireland captain was keen to move on to the next one after last night’s disappointing result.

2.6k

Nov 26th 2021, 7:15 AM

# Unimpressed

Virgil van Dijk blasts 'awful, outrageous' Dutch performance

The Netherlands could only draw 2-2 against Montenegro.

13.4k

Nov 14th 2021, 4:21 PM

# Skipper

Ireland's US-born striker 'honoured and humbled' to captain Danish top-flight side

Kyra Carusa plays her club football with HB Køge.

4.4k

Aug 10th 2021, 12:34 PM

# Bouncing Back

'Everyone is well aware Gats will make changes' - Lions skipper Jones

The tourists have big questions to answer mentally, tactically, and in terms of selection.

11.7k

Aug 1st 2021, 10:00 PM

# Skipper

'When I was told there was a chance, it was bordering on the surreal' - AWJ

The Lions captain will start against the Springboks this weekend.

5.8k

Jul 21st 2021, 3:30 PM

# Skipper

Jones resumes Lions tour captaincy as Price puts pressure on Murray at 9

The 35-year-old made his return from a shoulder injury in the win over the Stormers.

16.3k

Jul 17th 2021, 8:25 PM

# Leader

'It's not an issue for me, I'm a player who wants to win the Test series'

Warren Gatland must decide whether Alun Wyn Jones is ready to start the first Test.

10.9k

Jul 15th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Skipper

Iain Henderson 'incredibly honoured' to captain Gatland's Lions

The 29-year-old will lead the tourists against the Sharks on Wednesday.

5.4k

Jul 5th 2021, 4:27 PM

# Update

Ireland confirm injury for Ryan as Lowry stays with Farrell's squad

The second row hasn’t officially been ruled out of this weekend’s clash with Japan.

14.1k

Jun 28th 2021, 12:16 PM

# Skipper

Gatland's shock call sees experienced Conor Murray lead the Lions

The Limerick man isn’t a captain for Munster or Ireland.

17.5k

Jun 26th 2021, 11:01 PM

Biggar impresses as Gatland looks to make big call on Lions captaincy

James Ryan and Jonny Gray appear to be the strongest options for a squad call-up.

11.9k

Jun 26th 2021, 6:55 PM

# Skipper

Jordan Henderson urges England to be fearless against Germany

Current Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate memorably missed a penalty as Germany at Euro ’96.

2.9k

Jun 25th 2021, 8:30 AM

# Skipper

Wright pokes fun at Keane's 'captain's armband' on the ITV panel

The pair were alongside Roy’s old foe Patrick Vieira for last night’s heavyweight meeting of France and Germany.

15.0k

Jun 16th 2021, 11:18 AM

# Skipper

Farrell hails Sexton's enduring influence after Ireland captain's return in Rome

‘His performance was excellent but it’s more than that.’

19.7k

Updated

Mar 1st 2021, 8:03 AM

# Skipper

'He's a very special player and a very special bloke. He wants an Irish jersey'

23-year-old Paul Boyle captains Connacht against Bristol in the Champions Cup today.

43.0k

Dec 20th 2020, 11:58 AM