Joe McCarthy

“I’m very glad I’m not coming up against Joe, and that he’s on my team.”

“I was talking to Keith Earls, and he described him as a big child, full of energy and enthusiasm.” It is nearing the end of a Caelan Doris chat, with ourselves and a group of journalists, when someone brings up Joe McCarthy. The 25-year-old breaks into a big grin. “Yeah, he’s a great character. We […]

“I was talking to Keith Earls, and he described him as a big child, full of energy and enthusiasm.” It is nearing the end of a Caelan Doris chat, with ourselves and a group of journalists, when someone brings up Joe McCarthy. The 25-year-old breaks into a big grin. “Yeah, he’s a great character. We […]

2 years ago

Joe McCarthy’s class Man of the Match award gesture picked up by cameras

FRANCE 17-38 IRELAND Joe McCarthy justified all the faith shown in him by Andy Farrell, his coaches and his Ireland teammates as he moshed some big French operators on an historic night in France. The Leinster lock was given the No.5 jersey, ahead of James Ryan and Iain Henderson, when Ireland took on the 2022 […]

FRANCE 17-38 IRELAND Joe McCarthy justified all the faith shown in him by Andy Farrell, his coaches and his Ireland teammates as he moshed some big French operators on an historic night in France. The Leinster lock was given the No.5 jersey, ahead of James Ryan and Iain Henderson, when Ireland took on the 2022 […]

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

Joey Carbery returns as Ireland name 37-man squad for Italy game

Tough beat for Joe McCarthy but a welcome return for Kieran Treadwell. Johnny Sexton looks likely to sit out this Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Italy after Joey Carbery was called up as outhalf cover ahead of round three of the championship. Carbery is joined by Kieran Treadwell and the uncapped Leinster back-row Scott Penny […]

Tough beat for Joe McCarthy but a welcome return for Kieran Treadwell. Johnny Sexton looks likely to sit out this Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Italy after Joey Carbery was called up as outhalf cover ahead of round three of the championship. Carbery is joined by Kieran Treadwell and the uncapped Leinster back-row Scott Penny […]

3 years ago