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Nathan Johns

Nathan is a rugby journalist originally from Ireland but now based in the UK. Formerly of The Irish Times, he has covered the Six Nations, Champions Cup, URC, Gallagher Premiership and the 2023 World Cup to date. He is also a rugby broadcaster and current host of The Counter Ruck podcast.

9 Articles
Interview

'We’ve got firepower' – Bemand hails Ireland after Spain scare

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand emphasised the positive result after a nervy victory over Spain at Franklin’s Gardens.

Nathan Johns
Nathan Johns
01 Sep 2025, 8:50
Opinion

Ireland given 'almighty fright': Four takeaways from Ireland v Spain

Ireland bettered their points total from their World Cup opener but not the performance as they struggled to a 43-27 victory over …

Nathan Johns
Nathan Johns
31 Aug 2025, 6:24
LONG READ
Analysis

Ireland benefitting as coaches transfer knowledge from men's to women's rugby

What has caused Ireland's improvement in their set piece heading into the World Cup? Ask players and each of them points in the di…

Nathan Johns
Nathan Johns
22 Aug 2025, 6:57
LONG READ
Interview

‘Joe’s generally a step ahead’: How Schmidt’s coaching tree branched into Lions brains trust

Four of Joe Schmidt's Ireland protégés will try to get one up on their coaching guru when the Lions tackle Australia.

Nathan Johns
Nathan Johns
19 Jun 2025, 3:43