Ireland star ruled out of Scotland game with last minute injury
Simon Easterby’s preparations for tomorrow’s clash have been disrupted. Mack Hansen has been ruled out of tomorrow’s Six Nations clash with Scotland due to a hamstring issue on his right leg. There had been speculation as to whether or not the Connaught star would be fit to play this weekend, after suffering a deep laceration to […]
1 year ago
Mack Hansen roasts Johnny Sexton with jersey at Ireland v Italy
Even when he’s not playing he’s the centre of attention. It’s been a great two weeks for Ireland fans with a monster win over France in the opening game and a brutal destruction of Italy yesterday afternoon. But there’s just one thing missing: Mack Hansen. Despite only being in the Irish national team for the […]
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 […]
2 years ago
Ireland hit with huge Mack Hansen blow ahead of 2024 Six Nations
A key player will miss the entire championship. Mack Hansen will miss the entire Six Nations after Connacht rugby confirmed the winger dislocated his shoulder in their recent United Rugby Championship win over Munster. The 25-year-old required oxygen before he left the pitch during that January 1 game at The Sportsground. Connacht head coach Pete […]
2 years ago
Three exciting talents get Andy Farrell’s attention as Leinster and Munster bag crucial wins
“They were beaten. They were done.” Jacques Nienaber got his first taste of what makes this set of Leinster lads so damned hard to beat [unless you play for La Rochelle] after a gripping finish in Galway, on Saturday. Leinster went from a 19-8 position of strength to trailing 22-19 with 10 minutes to go, […]
2 years ago
Mack Hansen makes post-match slip up in breathless, brilliant interview
“I swore, sorry.” Mack Hansen dropped the F-bomb during a live interview on ITV and it wasn’t the first time, but given what just happened it’s easy to understand why. Ireland defeated South Africa in a thrilling World Cup match, that saw the world number one team beat the reigning world champions. There was so […]
2 years ago