House of Rugby

Seven changes in our ridiculously strong Ireland team to face Wales

“Capuozzo looked like a guy just out of his confirmation suit. Ridiculously small.” Italy went up against a much-changed but fully focused Ireland team, in round two of the Six Nations, and got sent packing in emphatic fashion. The likes of Ange Capuozzo, Paolo Garbisi and Stephen Varney all got dinged up by an Irish […]

“Capuozzo looked like a guy just out of his confirmation suit. Ridiculously small.” Italy went up against a much-changed but fully focused Ireland team, in round two of the Six Nations, and got sent packing in emphatic fashion. The likes of Ange Capuozzo, Paolo Garbisi and Stephen Varney all got dinged up by an Irish […]

2 years ago

Assessing Ireland’s back three options as Kiwi pundit praises “real find” Tom Ahern

While Ireland’s back three options are being stretched, their second and back row stocks are looking healthy. Who starts blindside for Ireland in the opening round(s) of the 2024 Six Nations? Peter O’Mahony is technically the man in possession, but Ryan Baird, Tom Ahern, Cian Prendergast and Tadhg Beirne could all slot in. If Andy […]

While Ireland’s back three options are being stretched, their second and back row stocks are looking healthy. Who starts blindside for Ireland in the opening round(s) of the 2024 Six Nations? Peter O’Mahony is technically the man in possession, but Ryan Baird, Tom Ahern, Cian Prendergast and Tadhg Beirne could all slot in. If Andy […]

2 years ago

Leinster announce RG Snyman signing as astronomical salary details reported

“I want to stay on in Ireland if possible.” RG Snyman will switch provinces, from Munster to Leinster, starting in the 2024/25 season. The double World Cup-winning Springbok forward has been with Munster since 2020 but two knee injuries and a shoulder issue have restricted him to just 10 matches [268 minutes] since then. He […]

“I want to stay on in Ireland if possible.” RG Snyman will switch provinces, from Munster to Leinster, starting in the 2024/25 season. The double World Cup-winning Springbok forward has been with Munster since 2020 but two knee injuries and a shoulder issue have restricted him to just 10 matches [268 minutes] since then. He […]

2 years ago

“It would be mad to say no to him” – Johnny Sexton linked with swift Ireland return

“I don’t think ROG would like that, kind of second-hand, but it might be a way to get back in with Ireland.” Ronan O’Gara and Johnny Sexton dicing for another prime position in Irish rugby? We’ve been here before. Back in 2017, Ronan O’Gara was invited to join Joe Schmidt during an end-of-season tour to […]

“I don’t think ROG would like that, kind of second-hand, but it might be a way to get back in with Ireland.” Ronan O’Gara and Johnny Sexton dicing for another prime position in Irish rugby? We’ve been here before. Back in 2017, Ronan O’Gara was invited to join Joe Schmidt during an end-of-season tour to […]

2 years ago

HOUSE OF RUGBY: Munster sipping on victory juice and some big World Cup calls

“It’s a great day, and I think we should start off with a sing-song!” Munster are the 2022/23 United Rugby Championship top dogs and both Greg O’Shea and Jason Hennessy were howling about it from the rooftops. Graham Rowntree’s champions arrived back in Limerick this morning and had a rousing reception from the Munster supporters […]

“It’s a great day, and I think we should start off with a sing-song!” Munster are the 2022/23 United Rugby Championship top dogs and both Greg O’Shea and Jason Hennessy were howling about it from the rooftops. Graham Rowntree’s champions arrived back in Limerick this morning and had a rousing reception from the Munster supporters […]

2 years ago

‘Johnny Sexton is always whinging, always bickering… there need to be some serious repercussions’

“Pretty ugly look for the game, up north.” For all his undoubted qualities, steel and match-winning moments, Johnny Sexton is someone that gets under the skin of the opposition, and their fans. The Leinster and Ireland captain has been known to loudly remonstrate with the opposite team, his own teammates and match officials as he […]

“Pretty ugly look for the game, up north.” For all his undoubted qualities, steel and match-winning moments, Johnny Sexton is someone that gets under the skin of the opposition, and their fans. The Leinster and Ireland captain has been known to loudly remonstrate with the opposite team, his own teammates and match officials as he […]

2 years ago