Tadhg Peavoy

Author: Tadhg Peavoy

  • The evolution of the Ireland lineout

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    A piece from a few weeks back about how Ireland’s lineout evolved at the start of the noughties to what it is today. Former Ireland hooker Frankie Sheahan the man with the info. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0306/684993-the-evolution-of-the-ireland-lineout/ TP

  • Concussion awareness education

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    The IRFU and the RFU have both launched concussion education awareness schemes, as both governing bodies attempt to highlight the seriousness of proper and correct player welfare. Read more here: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish/2015/0312/686545-irfu-release-series-of-concussion-education-videos/ TP

  • Strength and conditioning in professional rugby

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    Technique, ball skills and tactics are all crucial elements of modern rugby. But fitness and strength and conditioning have become absolutely crucial elements of making a pro rugby team click. I spoke to Munster S&C man Aled Walters and the province’s scrum coach Jerry Flannery about how they go about getting their team in the…

  • Preview: Ireland v England

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    These two sides have met 128 times previously and the latest instalment of this ancient rivalry has all the hallmarks of what could prove to be a classic. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0227/683347-six-nations-preview-ireland-v-england/ TP

  • Fred Cogley on the Irish success of the 1980s

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    The last time Ireland won back to back championships was in the 1983 Five Nations. Fred Cogley was in the commentary box for RTÉ in ’82 and ’83. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0227/683219-fred-cogley-ireland-1982-1983/

  • Turkey’s Turquoise Coast

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    If you’re looking for a stunning coastline, loads of history and culture, with a yacht trip thrown into the mix, then Turkey’s Turquoise Coast could be just the spot for you. http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/features/2015/0219/681372-turkeys-turquoise-coast/ TP

  • Ireland can draw plenty from win over France

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    The reaction to Ireland’s win over France was mixed. But on analysing the game, and the context of the result, this seems harsh. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0216/680638-irelands-can-draw-plenty-from-win-over-france/ TP

  • Conor O’Shea column

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    Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea feels Ireland can be pleased with victory in Rome. But that there is plenty more to come from them in the coming weeks. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0209/678913-column-attentions-turn-to-the-french-challenge/ TP

  • Quinlan: Ireland will open up against France

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    Ireland are going to unleash a box of tricks against France, Alan Quinlan told me this morning. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0209/678968-alan-quinlan-ireland-will-expand-gameplan/ TP

  • Job done by Ireland in Rome

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    It wasn’t pretty but Ireland have started their Six Nations defence with victory in Rome against a powerful and stubborn Italy team. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2015/0208/678739-column-ireland-functional-with-a-little-flair/ TP