Current Leinster star reveals his new coaching role for the province
Fascinating! Since breaking into both the Leinster and Ireland team back in 2022, Joe McCarthy’s rise has shown no signs of stalling in the years since. The abrasive lock has also been one of the country’s most consistent performers over the past 12 months, bringing a meanness to any pack he is part of. As […]
2 weeks ago
Four winners and losers as the Lions put Western Force to the sword
They are starting to find their groove. After the Lions’ 54-7 thrashing of the Western Force on Saturday, we have had a look at those who have moved up the pecking order and increased their chances of being involved in the tests, and those who have fallen off. Winners 1. Joe McCarthy The Leinster second […]
1 year ago
Munster legend hits back at ‘OTT’ Leinster comments from Joe McCarthy
He’s not wrong. Leinster looked back to somewhere near their best in Saturday’s URC semi-final win over Glasgow. It was a performance that was tinged with anger and frustration at their failure in this year’s Champions Cup, and indeed in Europe and the league over the past four seasons, where they have failed to win […]
1 year ago
Scott Barrett unimpressed by ‘below the line’ Joe McCarthy incident during All Blacks win
Scott Barrett took exception to some play by Ireland’s Joe McCarthy. Ireland versus New Zealand promised a whole lot more than what it delivered, but there were at least some flashpoints. One of which came just minutes into the game when Joe McCarthy and New Zealand second-row Scott Barrett found themselves in a fiery tussle. […]
2 years ago
Joe McCarthy leaves fans stunned with incredible piece of play as Leinster march on
LEINSTER 36-22 LEICESTER Leicester Tigers came flying out of the gates, at Aviva Stadium, but Jamison Gibson-Park, Dan Sheehan and Joe McCarthy had some swift, painful responses for them. Handré Pollard crashed over for a try after only five minutes of play, in Dublin. Ross Byrne responded with a penalty but Leinster were far from […]
2 years ago
The destructive impact of Joe McCarthy – ‘young fella on a mission’
“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