Tadhg Peavoy

Tag: sport rugby

  • Leinster schools rugby system

    Leinster schools rugby system

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    What’s the background story on the Leinster schools system producing so much rugby talent? I provided consultancy to OnRugby.It for these analysis articles. You’ll need Google translate for this two-parter in Italian.

  • What options lie at Joe Schmidts’ disposal?

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    The Rugby World Cup is just just three days away. How far can Ireland go? How good are they? What are the options available to head coach Joe Schmidt? Read all about it. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup/2015/0915/728006-column-what-options-lie-at-joe-schmidts-disposal/ TP

  • 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

  • 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/

  • Ireland get job done in Rome

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    It was very attritional, and Italy made Ireland work every step of the way, but Joe Schmidt’s team come away from Rome with a 26-3 victory. Read my match report from Stadio Olimpico. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0207/678594-ireland-off-to-winning-six-nations-start-in-italy/ TP

  • Six Nations profiles

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    With the Six Nations kicking-off this Friday, myself and Brendan Cole profile the nations: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/profiles/ TP

  • Can Leinster reach the Champions Cup last four?

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    Four English, three French and one Irish team in the quarters of the Champions Cup. Four great ties down for decision. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/champions-cup/2015/0125/675490-leinster-quarter-final/ TP

  • European rugby – round four

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    #Leinster and #Connacht are the first of the Irish provinces in @EPCRugby action this weekend: http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/european/2014/1213/666632-big-european-tests-for-leinster-and-connacht/ TP

  • Pro12 is back

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    After a few weeks off for the international window, the Pro12 returns this weekend. Ulster, Connacht and Munster are all in action this Friday. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/pro12/2014/1121/661578-munster-connacht-and-ulster-all-in-friday-action/ TP

  • Rugby tips for the weekend

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    This weekend’s international Tests look a lot more clear cut. I’d say we’re looking at South Africa > Italy Scotland > Tonga Ireland > Australia New Zealand > Wales England > Samoa France v Argentina Ireland-Australia definitely looks the hardest to call, while NZ will surely be far better than they were last week against…