Category: Sport

  • Analysis: Ireland win classic in Paris

    RTÉ Rugby analyst and Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea analyses Ireland’s historic victory over France in Paris to win the 2014 RBS 6 Nations: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0317/602804-analysis-ireland-win-classic-in-paris/ TP

  • Wales v Scotland

    Scotland have only beaten Wales once in Cardiff since the advent of the Six Nations. Can they change that tomorrow? http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0314/602408-six-nations-preview-wales-v-scotland/ TP

  • Bernard Jackman on France versus Ireland

    Grenoble defence and collision coach Bernard Jackman gives his views on Ireland’s battle with France.   http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0314/602243-rbs-6-nations-analysis-france-v-ireland/ TP

  • Can Ireland shine in the City of Light?

    Ireland face France in Paris on Saturday looking for only a third win over Les Bleus in the City of Light since 1972. Will they get it? I examine some of the key areas: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0314/602321-six-nations-preview-france-v-ireland/ TP

  • O’Connell prior to battle at le Stade de France

    Ireland captain Paul O’Connell shed some light on Ireland’s preparations for their final battle of the 2014 Six Nations today. Read what he said here: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0313/602150-oconnell-interview/ TP

  • Healy: Being clinical & accurate is how to beat France

    Cian Healy has spoken about Ireland’s need to be clinical and accurate against France at Stade de France on Saturday: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0313/602138-healy-it-isnt-about-bod-against-france/ TP  

  • Schmidt gives insight into Les Bleus

    Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt gave a typically fresh and honest insight into his team’s opponents this weekend when speaking at Carton House. I was there to listen to his words of wisdom: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0313/602066-schmidt-omahonys-physicality-key-to-selection/ TP  

  • Analysis: Ireland bare their teeth against Italy

    Ireland dismantled Italy with seven tries and a hugely convincing display in the Six Nations. Why were they so good against the Azzurri? And can they beat France in Paris next Saturday? http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0310/601375-analysis-ireland-bare-their-teeth-against-italy/ TP  

  • More Monday morning Six Nations news

    Some other Six Nations news for you this Monday. Louis Picamoles and Dimitri Szarzewski are back in the France squad to face Ireland next Saturday: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0310/601239-france-squad/ Cian Healy’s ankle is an injury concern for Ireland: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0309/601133-ireland-update/ Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says sports psychologist Enda McNulty can help Ireland overcome France next weekend: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0310/601197-schmidt-we-can-break-paris-hoodoo/ Email,…

  • Italy vanquished, next up France

    RTÉ Rugby analyst and Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea looks back at Ireland’s victory over Italy in the RBS 6 Nations, and casts an eye ahead to next Saturday’s battle with France: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2014/0310/601231-anaysis-italy-vanquished-next-up-france/ TP