Ireland player ratings as they take the Wallabies down in epic test match
What a contest! Ireland have beaten Australia by 33-31, after being behind for the majority of the game. It was a rusty performance with a lot of errors, but they dug deep. Tom O’Toole – 6 Scrum was solid, but that’s not saying much against the Aussies. Didn’t show his Six Nations form, but a […]
1 week ago
Connacht the big winners as Andy Farrell names Ireland summer tour squad
A strong selection! Head coach Andy Farrell has named his 36-man Ireland squad for their upcoming summer tour, with matches against Australia, Japan and New Zealand. As expected, it is a strong selection with few surprises. However, given injuries to key players, there are three new faces and a handful of more inexperienced men. Caelan […]
3 weeks ago
Ireland rugby out to poach huge Australian prospect in problem position
This would be some steal. It is being reported from Australia that Ireland are bidding to poach one of the brightest rugby prospects in the country. Daily Telegraph journalist, Jamie Pandaram, has said that the IRFU are looking to bring the Irish-qualified Massimo De Lutiis to these shores in an ‘eye-watering’ deal. The 22-year-old Queensland […]
3 months ago
Ulster sign Irish-qualified South African and Australian youngsters
Making moves. Ulster have announced the signings of two Irish-qualified youngster – Paddy Woods and Rynard Gordon – with both men joining as first-year Academy recruits. As per Ulster’s statement, Woods, 18, is a second row from Perth, with family roots in County Down. This summer, he lined out for both the Ulster U19s and […]
5 months ago
We have made eight changes to the Ireland team we want to see vs Australia
Another big one in store. Ireland take on Australia this Saturday at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off, 8.10pm), in the third game of their Autumn Nations Series. Andy Farrell will be picking a match-day 23 that is a lot closer to first choice than the one we saw against Japan, but hopefully a few faces looking […]
8 months ago
Dutch volleyballer and convicted child rapist denied World Championship slot
He has not been granted a visa. Dutch volleyball player, Steven van de Velde, 31, has been denied a visa by the Australian authorities, ahead of the Beach Volleyball World Championships in Adelaide, South Australia, next month. The then 21-year-old was convicted in 2016 on three counts of raping a 12-year-old girl in the UK. […]
9 months ago