SSports Read More Rugby has big problems but Irish legend’s advice can steer it back on track – The Irish TimesDecember 23, 2025 Ulster v Munster in Ravenhill, deep in the mists of time. The visitors were on the attack, chasing…
SSports Read More Rugby’s law makers must speed the game up or it risks losing its appeal – The Irish TimesDecember 15, 2025 There’s a recipe for winning when not playing well. It’s a tricky one, and head chef Leo Cullen…
SSports Read More Is rugby failing its supporters? – The Irish TimesDecember 9, 2025 “The Chatham House Rule applies,” said our very welcoming and humorous Master of Ceremonies. Those assembled then settled…
SSports Read More Owen Doyle: Referees need to take back responsibility to reduce plague of off-field reviews – The Irish TimesDecember 1, 2025 Owen Doyle: Referees need to take back responsibility to reduce plague of off-field reviews The Irish TimesConor Murray: The…
SSports Read More Lood de Jager red card was fully justified. World Rugby should say as much – The Irish TimesNovember 10, 2025 The location was Stade de France, Paris, about 9.50pm local time last Saturday. Had my eyes just deceived…
SSports Read More The frequency of nasty injuries in elite matches is a concern – The Irish TimesOctober 28, 2025 The Aviva Stadium is a total sell out – South Africa, world champions, are coming to town. There’s…
SSports Read More Why are we persisting with Mike Adamson and his perplexing decisions? – The Irish TimesOctober 21, 2025 Every match official must have a detailed plan, and prematch preparation of that plan is vital to success.…