Hugo Keenan

Ireland vs. Wales: Raft of changes as Andy Farrell names strong starting XV

Seven changes made to the starting XV. Andy Farrell has named his Ireland team to face Wales in their Six Nations third round clash (Saturday, 2:15pm kick-off). His Ireland side toppled France 38-17 in the opening game of the 2024 championship and beat Italy 36-0 in their last game out. IRELAND TEAM 15. Ciarán Frawley 14. […]

Seven changes made to the starting XV. Andy Farrell has named his Ireland team to face Wales in their Six Nations third round clash (Saturday, 2:15pm kick-off). His Ireland side toppled France 38-17 in the opening game of the 2024 championship and beat Italy 36-0 in their last game out. IRELAND TEAM 15. Ciarán Frawley 14. […]

2 years ago

Two Munster stars join Ireland squad ahead of Six Nations clash with Wales

Two Munster men link up with the squad. Andy Farrell has named his revised Ireland squad for the third round of the 2024 Six Nations. After two opening wins, Ireland welcome Wales to Aviva Stadium this Saturday (2:15pm kick-off). The IRFU press release reads, “Prop Oli Jager has joined the squad and Thomas Ahern has […]

Two Munster men link up with the squad. Andy Farrell has named his revised Ireland squad for the third round of the 2024 Six Nations. After two opening wins, Ireland welcome Wales to Aviva Stadium this Saturday (2:15pm kick-off). The IRFU press release reads, “Prop Oli Jager has joined the squad and Thomas Ahern has […]

2 years ago

Antoine Dupont equals Brian O’Driscoll record with Six Nations ‘Best Player’ award

A fantastic achievement from a fantastic player. Ireland may have won a Grand Slam and dominated Team of the Tournament, but France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont has been named as 2023 Six Nations Player of the Championship. Dupont saw off competition from two of his France teammates and the Ireland trio of Caelan Doris, Mack Hansen […]

A fantastic achievement from a fantastic player. Ireland may have won a Grand Slam and dominated Team of the Tournament, but France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont has been named as 2023 Six Nations Player of the Championship. Dupont saw off competition from two of his France teammates and the Ireland trio of Caelan Doris, Mack Hansen […]

3 years ago

HOUSE OF RUGBY: Johnny Sexton’s Grand Slam gesture and Hugo Keenan on his big honour

“Fair play to you for offering, though.” Johnny Sexton may not have been too stunned to see Greg O’Shea at the coin toss, ahead of Ireland’s Grand Slam decider, but Owen Farrell did a double-take. O’Shea, the former Munster and Ireland Sevens flyer, had met Farrell at a UK airport, earlier this year, and had […]

“Fair play to you for offering, though.” Johnny Sexton may not have been too stunned to see Greg O’Shea at the coin toss, ahead of Ireland’s Grand Slam decider, but Owen Farrell did a double-take. O’Shea, the former Munster and Ireland Sevens flyer, had met Farrell at a UK airport, earlier this year, and had […]

3 years ago

Three Ireland stars nominated for Six Nations Player of the Championship

Why not all six spots, we say… The shortlist for the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship has been revealed, with Ireland and France splitting the nominations. Ireland, who claimed a Grand Slam on Saturday with a win over England, and second place France both got three nominations apiece. The six-man list is, […]

Why not all six spots, we say… The shortlist for the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship has been revealed, with Ireland and France splitting the nominations. Ireland, who claimed a Grand Slam on Saturday with a win over England, and second place France both got three nominations apiece. The six-man list is, […]

3 years ago