Ireland’s Grand Slam Dreams Are Still Alive
February 13, 2023 No Responses

Ireland’s Grand Slam Dreams Are Still Alive

By Jonathan Bowen In what has been described as one of the great Irish test matches of all time, Ireland claimed a valuable bonus point victory in Dublin against France winning 32-19. The game was full of tension with Ireland...
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Interview With IRFU High Performance Director David Nucifora
February 8, 2023 No Responses

Interview With IRFU High Performance Director David Nucifora

By Jonathan Bowen On my recent trip to Sydney for the World Rugby 7s tournament I had the chance to catch up and chat with the IRFU High Performance Director: David Nucifora. Many people in Irish rugby have credited David...
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Ireland Start Six Nations With A Big Win, Scotland Make Statement Of Intent
February 6, 2023 No Responses

Ireland Start Six Nations With A Big Win, Scotland Make Statement Of Intent

By Jonathan Bowen Ireland kicked off their Six Nations campaign with a big bonus point win against Wales 34-10. Ireland needed to start the competition with a bang and after Jamison Gibson-Park and Tadgh Furlong were ruled out of the...
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Ireland Announces Squad For Six Nations
January 24, 2023 No Responses

Ireland Announces Squad For Six Nations

By Jonathan Bowen Andy Farrell announced the Irish squad last week that he hopes will deliver Ireland only their fourth Grand Slam title. Backs (17): Aki (Connacht), R Byrne (Leinster), Casey (Munster), Crowley (Munster), Earls (Munster), Gibson-Park (Leinste...
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Munster Lift The Irish Women’s Interpro Championship
January 23, 2023 No Responses

Munster Lift The Irish Women’s Interpro Championship

By Jonathan Bowen The Munster women’s rugby team retained its Irish Interpro title over the weekend with a big 50-24 win in the final game of the season against Connacht at the Galway Sportsgrounds. In a dominant performance, the Munster...
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Ireland Defeats Australia In A War Of Attrition Game
November 21, 2022 No Responses

Ireland Defeats Australia In A War Of Attrition Game

By Jonathan Bowen Ireland finished the Autumn Series with a third victory against Australia. The game was full of ill-discipline, basic ruck errors and opportunities lost which made it a difficult game to watch but one the Irish team will...
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RWC2021: Blackferns Win The World Cup In A Classic For The Ages
November 14, 2022 No Responses

RWC2021: Blackferns Win The World Cup In A Classic For The Ages

By Jonathan Bowen Against all the odds, New Zealand’s Blackferns won the Rugby World Cup in Auckland last Saturday. In a game that the English team dominated, New Zealand’s self-belief and determination saw them defend the title they won five...
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Munster Defeats South Africa A In An Historic Encounter And Ireland Beat Fiji
November 13, 2022 No Responses

Munster Defeats South Africa A In An Historic Encounter And Ireland Beat Fiji

By Jonathan Bowen In what was a historic night at Parc Ui Chaoimh Cork. Munster created history with a 28-14 win against South Africa A. It was a win for the ages and against all the odds. The win meant...
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RWC 2021: England To Play New Zealand In The World Cup Final
November 8, 2022 No Responses

RWC 2021: England To Play New Zealand In The World Cup Final

By Jonathan Bowen In what will be described as the greatest day in women’s rugby history, two of the greatest rugby games of all time in all competitions took place on Saturday at Eden Park in Auckland. The semi-final matches...
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Ireland Shrug Off Injury Setbacks To Dig In For Tense Win Over South Africa
November 6, 2022 No Responses

Ireland Shrug Off Injury Setbacks To Dig In For Tense Win Over South Africa

By Jonathan Bowen Questions were asked before the game whether the Irish rugby team had the capability and depth to deal with a physical and tough team. Keep in mind when Ireland played France early this year in the Six...
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