“That’s such a nice compliment.” Asked, on the spot [by me, admittedly] to ponder the best back rows in world rugby, Josh van der Flier went through the hit-list but was careful not to leave out the three players pushing hard for starting Ireland roles. Van der Flier put in another fine performance in a […]

2 years ago

The Ireland head coach also revealed Calvin Nash had a blip in the build-up to the match. Andy Farrell cleared up the situation over Josh van der Flier after the 2022 World Rugby Player of the Year did not return to the field after going for a Head Injury Assessment. The openside took a hefty […]

2 years ago

Nigel Owens was asked to chime in on the incident. Josh van der Flier was pure Duracell bunny at Stade de France, on Saturday night, as he kept going, going, going, going and going. The Leinster flanker came up with another barnstorming performance as he and his Ireland teammates dug deep to defeat the Springboks. […]

2 years ago

“He’s certainly bullish within himself and so are the medics, as well.” Johnny Sexton and his Ireland team were given a rousing welcome by 12,000 rugby fans during an open training session at Stade Vallée du Cher in Tours, on Saturday. Jamison Gibson-Park led the way with Icelandic ‘thunder claps’, Sexton jokingly posed with Craig […]

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Some big name omissions

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