Apart from defeat in Lyon for our footballers, the U20 rugby side lost a world title decider to England and Joe Schmidt’s senior team saw a series win in South Africa slip away.
There was plenty to reflect on with Shane Jennings this week; from a potential red card for the Boks and Andy Farrell’s role as well as looking ahead to facing an imperious All Blacks side in the autumn.
The42 Rugby Show: Series defeat to the Boks and where Irish rugby now stands
IT WASN’T A great weekend for Irish sport.
Apart from defeat in Lyon for our footballers, the U20 rugby side lost a world title decider to England and Joe Schmidt’s senior team saw a series win in South Africa slip away.
There was plenty to reflect on with Shane Jennings this week; from a potential red card for the Boks and Andy Farrell’s role as well as looking ahead to facing an imperious All Blacks side in the autumn.
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