Tag Archives: Joe Schmidt

O’Connor favourite to succeed Schmidt

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

Leicester Tigers coach Matt O’Connor is now favourite to succeed Joe Schmidt in Leinster. Schmidt’s move to Lansdowne Road will be confirmed by the IRFU tomorrow, and O’Connor is in pole position to take over in time for pre-season training … Continue reading →

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O’Driscoll Open to One More Season

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

Brian O’Driscoll may well continue with Leinster and Ireland for another season, despite widespread opinion that the Lions tour to Australia is shaping up as his last act on a rugby field. I understand from sources close to the former … Continue reading →

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Bent setback needs some explaining

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

You many wonder why the storm that greeted Michael Bent’s arrival two months ago has withered to a whimper now that he has slipped off the radar. All depends on your agenda I guess. And we all have an agenda. … Continue reading →

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Sexton saga takes another twist

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

It’ll be interesting to see what the IRFU make of the comments last night of Racing boss Jacky Lorenzetti on the prospect of Jonny Sexton coming to Paris next season. Lorenzetti is quoted on Rugby 365 ( http://bit.ly/WeQ69R ) to … Continue reading →

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Cowman leaves Leinster for higher calling

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

Joe Schmidt will soon have to factor Jason Cowman out of the Leinster equation after the strength and conditioning coach accepted an offer to move up to the Ireland job. Gradually, the IRFU are filling the gaps around the national … Continue reading →

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McFadden now needs more than a good game

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

I hope that while Fergus McFadden at last is getting a start at 13, his first in any class of  jersey since 2010, it doesn’t coincide with the odds lengthening on his going to New Zealand next month. It is … Continue reading →

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IRFU need to rethink their U20s reverse

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

Any time one of the heads in IRFU-land tells you something is still under consideration you should ring the bookies and get the children’s allowance on it being a done deal. So the idea that they are only ‘thinking’ about … Continue reading →

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No World Cup hat trick for Horgan

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

Shane Horgan’s prospects of making it to a third World Cup sank when the preliminary training squad of 43 was announced earlier today. Horgan was ruled out on the basis of a knee injury which was operated on shortly after … Continue reading →

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McFadden Needs More Time at 13

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

It’s hard to argue with Leinster’s record in the New Year, where winning in Newport yesterday took them to eight from nine. It is huge for the confidence and togetherness of the squad that they can continue coming first when … Continue reading →

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