The vast majority of Irish rugby fans would have settled in to watch the weekend’s excitement unaware of the tragedy that struck French rugby last Tuesday. Jordan Michallet, the starting out-half for Rouen in France’s ProD2 league, had taken his own life at 29 years of age. He recently signed a three year contract extension …
Why the death of Jordan Michallet has hit me hard Read More »
It was only over the weekend that the lunacy of the new Champions Cup format really dawned on me. How could it possibly be considered reasonable to place each team in a pool with 11 others, and then only allow games against two opponents over four rounds to determine the progression to the knockout stages? …
Why Connacht are my favourite Irish side to watch at the moment Read More »
On Saturday night, I enjoyed the merriment of a European Cup night in Thomond Park for the first time since I left the club almost four years ago. European nights in Thomond are special, and despite the fact there wasn’t the sellout crowd, you would hope to have greeting a travelling French side as they …
In depths of winter, you’re going to have to win ugly sometimes Read More »
Another season, another Munster coach heading for the exit. Or two I should say, and counting, as it’s probably a safe bet that JP Ferreira will follow Johann van Graan out the door. The new boss will be Munster’s fifth in 10 years. Equally alarming is the turnover of assistant coaches in the same period, …
Munster still do not have a recognisable, consistent playing philosophy Read More »
