Rugby
January
January 2024
jack crowley
'I need to grow to understand myself and how I can impact this group'
If Jack Crowley is to become ‘the man’ at 10 for Ireland, he will be allowed to do so on his own terms.
post-world cup bleus
Easterby: No need for Ireland to start afresh as they eye up 'opportunity' in Marseille
On the box
Full Contact: Netflix rugby series delivers big impact but little insight
Eight-part documentary puts focus on the game’s brutal physicality and overlooks its more cerebral elements.
New Era
No Sexton, Dupont, Farrell - This year's Six Nations will feel different
France are favourites for the title as they face Ireland at home in Marseille.
Freerugby weekly extra
'We've made an absolute balls of it' - Jackman laments uncertainty over O'Mahony's future
‘We’ve left him in a very poor situation. His employers have done that.’
Not a New Start
'I don’t buy into the four-year cycle that comes around World Cups' - Farrell
The Ireland boss has moved on from the World Cup even if his team must learn from it.
Pole Position
Leinster get the job done on weekend of detours and disruptions
Leo Cullen’s side will have home advantage in the Champions Cup round of 16 but have yet to fully hit their stride.
Analysis Second best
How Munster succumbed to steely Saints in the second half
Graham Rowntree’s side had two strong winning positions but lost out.
marching in
Munster wilt in the wind and rain as Saints finally land their own Thomond miracle
A famous night for Northampton in Limerick left Munster with an increasingly familiar, sinking feeling.
saints go marching in
Rowntree's Munster limp into round of 16 after defeat to 14-man Saints
Graham Rowntree’s men gave up a prime winning position at Thomond Park.
