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1 year ago

Ireland must not give Pumas of Argentina any weaknesses to pounce on This is a dangerous game for Ireland. If their performance levels don’t rise from last week’s alarming display against New Zealand, then Argentina are more than capable of taking advantage.

Ireland must not give Pumas of Argentina any weaknesses to pounce on #RuaidhriOConnor (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Sam Prendergast a real danger to Jack Crowley’s hopes of being Irish No.10 When Jack Crowley looks at Sam Prendergast, what does he see?

Sam Prendergast a real danger to Jack Crowley’s hopes of being Irish No.10 #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #RuaidhriOConnor (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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‘Some of them are lucky to get another chance’ – Andy Farrell wants to see a response from players Andy Farrell has admitted some of the players who have retained their places in the Ireland team are fortunate to do so and he wants them to repay his faith against Argentina.

‘Some of them are lucky to get another chance’ – Andy Farrell wants to see a response from players #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #RuaidhriOConnor (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Monday Jury: The looming questions for Andy Farrell and Ireland after sluggish start to November series After Ireland’s November international window began with a disappointing defeat to New Zealand last Friday, the pressing issues for Andy Farrell are assessed ahead of Friday’s Test against Argentina.

Monday Jury: The looming questions for Andy Farrell and Ireland after sluggish start to November series #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #RuaidhriOConnor (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

‘It’s amazing we’re talking about s**t like that’ – Andy Farrell defends Ireland squad after All Blacks loss Andy Farrell insists he is not worried about Ireland’s performance against New Zealand – rejecting the idea that his team’s confidence could be dented by the loss and may be in need of renewal.

‘It’s amazing we’re talking about s**t like that’ – Andy Farrell defends Ireland squad after All Blacks loss #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #RuaidhriOConnor (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Margin of defeat flattered an indisciplined and error-strewn Ireland who looked far from the world’s best Ireland fell from the top of the World Rugby tree at the Aviva Stadium and unless they address a myriad of issues that were exposed against the All Blacks, they’ll continue to hit branches for some time yet.

Margin of defeat flattered an indisciplined and error-strewn Ireland who looked far from the world’s best #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #RuaidhriOConnor (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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World Cup fallout will add spice but revenge over All Blacks not on our agenda: Andy Farrell Andy Farrell says Ireland are not out for revenge against the All Blacks on Friday night, but he accepted that the fallout from last year’s World Cup Quarter-Final defeat will add an extra edge to the Aviva Stadium atmosphere.

World Cup fallout will add spice but revenge over All Blacks not on our agenda: Andy Farrell #RuaidhriOConnor #AndyFarrell (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Johnny Sexton’s book spat with Rieko Ioane no issue to All Blacks: Scott Robertson All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has looked to defuse the idea that the ill feeling between his side and Ireland will seep into next month’s eagerly anticipated rematch in Dublin.

Johnny Sexton’s book spat with Rieko Ioane no issue to All Blacks: Scott Robertson #RuaidhriOConnor #JohnnySexton (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Munster boost as injured trio plus Emerging Ireland quintet back for South Africa tour Munster have been boosted by the return of three injured backs and their Emerging Ireland contingent for their two-match tour of South Africa.

Munster boost as injured trio plus Emerging Ireland quintet back for South Africa tour #RuaidhriOConnor #UnitedRugbyChampionship (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Connacht must not live in fear of Leinster or we’ll pay price, insists boss Pete Wilkins If Pete Wilkins was feeling good about life as he dialled into his weekly media conference, he was quickly brought down to earth.

Connacht must not live in fear of Leinster or we’ll pay price, insists boss Pete Wilkins #RuaidhriOConnor #UnitedRugbyChampionship (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Ronan Kelleher in fitness race for Ireland’s clash with New Zealand after ankle operation Andy Farrell is facing a major headache ahead of Ireland’s opening Autumn Nations Series game against New Zealand with Ronan Kelleher now a major doubt.

Ronan Kelleher in fitness race for Ireland’s clash with New Zealand after ankle operation #RuaidhriOConnor #ConnachtRugby #UlsterRugby (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

James Lowe on the ‘mutual hatred’ that fuels Leinster's rivalry with Connacht Even when the rivalry appeared to be at a low ebb and interest levels fell far below what we’re seeing this week, James Lowe was always able to get up for a Munster game.

James Lowe on the ‘mutual hatred’ that fuels Leinster's rivalry with Connacht #RuaidhriOConnor #UnitedRugbyChampionship (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

I don’t think I’d be ready for Lions coaching role under Andy Farrell, says Paul O’Connell Paul O’Connell has questioned whether he’d be ready to assist Andy Farrell on next year’s Lions tour to Australia if asked.

I don’t think I’d be ready for Lions coaching role under Andy Farrell, says Paul O’Connell #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #RuaidhriOConnor (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Ruaidhri O’Connor: Vancouver should be launchpad for new era for Ireland Women The only shame about Ireland’s win over New Zealand was that it happened while most of the nation was sleeping and wasn’t broadcast live on national television.

Ruaidhri O’Connor: Vancouver should be launchpad for new era for Ireland Women #RuaidhriOConnor (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

‘This is probably the last year’ – Cian Healy closing in on Brian O’Driscoll’s Irish record but admits end is near Cian Healy has unfinished business in rugby. But the man who broke Devin Toner’s Leinster caps record on Friday and is just two Ireland games away from joining Brian O’Driscoll on top of the Ireland all-time list admits that the end is not too far away.

‘This is probably the last year’ – Cian Healy closing in on Brian O’Driscoll’s Irish record but admits end is near #RuaidhriOConnor #LeinsterRugby (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Max Deegan: I could’ve moved on, but I back myself to shine at Leinster Max Deegan knows that many people have an opinion on where he should be playing his rugby, but he doesn’t much care about what they have to say.

Max Deegan: I could’ve moved on, but I back myself to shine at Leinster #RuaidhriOConnor #UnitedRugbyChampionship (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Andy Farrell will step away from Ireland completely to focus on Lions: Simon Easterby Ireland’s incoming interim coach Simon Easterby says Andy Farrell will “step away completely” during his sabbatical with the Lions.

Andy Farrell will step away from Ireland completely to focus on Lions: Simon Easterby #RuaidhriOConnor #BritishIrishLions #AndyFarrell (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Billy Burns: I loved it at Ulster but Munster move has given me a new lease on life Billy Burns is six weeks into his second act in Irish rugby, and on Saturday he’ll don the red jersey for the first time at Thomond Park against Connacht. Indeed, Tuesday’s open session at the stadium was his first run-out at the venue as a Munster player.

Billy Burns: I loved it at Ulster but Munster move has given me a new lease on life #RuaidhriOConnor #UnitedRugbyChampionship (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Munster must hit the ground running in new season, says Mike Prendergast New seasons offer fresh hope, but for the coaches in charge of the four provinces there’s an additional pressure on getting off to a good start in 2024.

Munster must hit the ground running in new season, says Mike Prendergast #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #RuaidhriOConnor (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Victory over South Africa showed Irish are in safe hands under Andy Farrell The players won the game for Ireland; it was the men in green jerseys who delivered a performance of relentless physicality and accuracy before losing their way and finding it all over again to deliver a moment of unbridled joy at the end of a long season.

Victory over South Africa showed Irish are in safe hands under Andy Farrell #RuaidhriOConnor #AndyFarrell (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Sinking Springboks marks happy end to a season of huge evolution for Ireland There’s a pool with a water slide behind one of the goals at Durban’s Kings Park, a beach-bar at the other end. All week, Ireland have been gazing out their windows at the Indian Ocean, sun blazing down on the beautiful sandy beach at uMhlanga Rocks.

Sinking Springboks marks happy end to a season of huge evolution for Ireland #RuaidhriOConnor #AndyFarrell (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Jack Crowley is learning to carry huge weight of being Ireland’s No.10 on his shoulders Perhaps it’s no surprise that, when he’s not playing rugby, preparing in the gym or swotting up in the analysis room, Jack Crowley can be found on the golf course. The 24-year-old is driven to win and something of a perfectionist.

Jack Crowley is learning to carry huge weight of being Ireland’s No.10 on his shoulders #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #RuaidhriOConnor (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Caelan Doris wants Ireland to have ‘edge’ after Andy Farrell held players to account for Springboks defeat Caelan Doris has revealed that Andy Farrell held his team to account for their performance in last weekend’s first Test defeat to the Springboks on Wednesday and he wants to see them bring a greater edge in Durban tomorrow.

Caelan Doris wants Ireland to have ‘edge’ after Andy Farrell held players to account for Springboks defeat #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #RuaidhriOConnor (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

New IRFU supremo David Humphreys: Irish provinces can’t import front-row stars from 2025 The four provinces will only be allowed to field Irish-qualified front-row players from 2025, according to incoming IRFU performance director David Humphreys.

New IRFU supremo David Humphreys: Irish provinces can’t import front-row stars from 2025 #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #RuaidhriOConnor (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Belief and discipline key for Ireland in second Test against Springboks, says Rónan Kelleher Rónan Kelleher believes Ireland can level the series — provided they fix their discipline this week.

Belief and discipline key for Ireland in second Test against Springboks, says Rónan Kelleher #RuaidhriOConnor (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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‘We’ve no doubt Ireland will be stronger’ – Rassie Erasmus names unchanged team for second Test Rassie Erasmus is expecting a stronger Irish side in the second Test in Durban this Saturday after naming an unchanged matchday 23.

‘We’ve no doubt Ireland will be stronger’ – Rassie Erasmus names unchanged team for second Test #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #RuaidhriOConnor (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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