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4 days ago | 
belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Ruaidhri O'Connor |Cian Tracey |Will Slattery |Michael Sadlier
As Andy Farrell and his squad touch down in Perth, our writers outline their hopes and expectations for this summer’s tour 1. Does the Lions fully float your boat or has the grand old tour lost its lustre in your eyes?
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4 days ago | 
independent.ie | Ruaidhri O'Connor |Cian Tracey |Will Slattery |Michael Sadlier
As Andy Farrell and his squad touch down in Perth, our writers outline their hopes and expectations for this summer’s tour 1. Does the Lions fully float your boat or has the grand old tour lost its lustre in your eyes?
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3 weeks ago | 
belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Ruaidhri O'Connor |Cian Tracey |Will Slattery |Michael Sadlier
1 – With so many players and coaches away with the Lions, what value do you place on Ireland’s summer tour of Georgia and Portugal? Rúaidhrí O’Connor: The decision to leave Paul O’Connell in sole charge with a support team drawn from the provinces diminishes the prestige, but this is a crucial window to freshen up a team that have lost momentum in the past year. As the Lions perform in Australia, the depth of Irish rugby will be tested and hopefully a handful of players can step up.
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3 weeks ago | 
independent.ie | Ruaidhri O'Connor |Cian Tracey |Will Slattery |Michael Sadlier
Rugby jury: Who should be captain, who should be rested and what actual value is there in Ireland’s summer tour? Paul O'Connell has plenty to ponder as he prepares to oversee Ireland's summer tour to Georgia and Portugal. Photo: SportsfileRúaidhrí O'Connor, Cian Tracey, Will Slattery and Michael SadlierToday at 03:301 – With so many players and coaches away with the Lions, what value do you place on Ireland’s summer tour of Georgia and Portugal?
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Feb 3, 2025 | 
belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Cian Tracey |Ruaidhri O'Connor |Sinead Kissane |Michael Sadlier |Will Slattery
Cian Tracey: The quality of their four tries was exceptional, as was the lineout. The way they withstood England’s predictable game-plan before the bench delivered the knockout blow was very encouraging, while the win coming with the added bonus point made it a dream start for Simon Easterby’s interim reign.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Ruaidhri O'Connor |Cian Tracey |Sinead Kissane |Will Slattery |Michael Sadlier
Ireland finished an up-and-down November window with three wins from four Tests following Saturday’s narrow success against Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies. The month began with an error-strewn defeat to the All Blacks, picked up with victories, in very different contests, against Argentina and Fiji, before it was rounded off with a messy yet gutsy success against Australia.
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
independent.ie | Ruaidhri O'Connor |Cian Tracey |Sinead Kissane |Will Slattery
Monday Jury: Our experts assess a mixed month and predict how Simon Easterby’s Ireland will line out in Six NationsJosh van der Flier was one of Ireland’s best performers across the four Tests. Photo: GettyRúaidhrí O'Connor, Cian Tracey, Sinéad Kissane, Will Slattery and Michael SadlierToday at 03:30Ireland finished an up-and-down November window with three wins from four Tests following Saturday’s narrow success against Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
independent.ie | Will Slattery
After claiming wins over England and Wales followed by a defeat in Scotland, this is the squad Schmidt is hoping can cause an upset in Dublin this weekend. 15 – Tom Wright (36 caps)The Brumbies fullback has been electric with the ball in hand over the last few weeks and one of Eddie Jones’ many mind-boggling decisions in 2023 was leaving the 27-year-old out of his World Cup squad. 14 – Andrew Kellaway (38 caps)The redhead is a distinctive figure on the right wing and can also slot in at fullback.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
independent.ie | Will Slattery
The Sevens sensation, 2015 veterans and inspirational captain – meet the Argentinians looking to stun IrelandRodrigo Isgro is a former World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/SportsfileIreland welcome an in-form Argentina to the Aviva Stadium on Friday as they look to bounce back from their defeat to New Zealand last weekend. This is the squad Felipe Contepomi is hoping can secure a first Argentina win in Dublin.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
independent.ie | Will Slattery
Ireland take on the All Blacks under Friday night lights at the Aviva Stadium in a rematch of last year’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final. Andy Farrell’s side will be out for revenge and this is the New Zealand squad that Scott Robertson is hoping can secure a first win in Dublin since 2016.15 – Will Jordan (38 caps)The 26-year-old Crusader is arguably rugby’s most lethal finisher. He has notched 36 tries in 38 Tests and has Doug Howlett’s 49-try New Zealand record in his sights.
