Pat McCarry has been covering rugby, across various shows and platforms, for over 16 years. He has two best-selling rugby books, The New Breed and Man & Ball, and penned a sell-out rugby play, Soldier Field, in 2019. He has written for SportsJOE, The42, Guardian, Press Association and Inside Rugby, among others.
The Munster centre had no thoughts of Test rugby when he moved north, but is now 15 months from qualifying to wear the emerald jer…
The in-demand coach will be pushed to reject overtures from England and Saracens when his contract is up after the World Cup
Jack Crowley has shown fight and perseverance to reclaim the 10 jersey, but doubts over his goalkicking remain.
Ulster endured the ignominy of contributing zero players to an Ireland squad as recently as November, but times have changed.
Holding back the likes of Josh van der Flier against Italy proved to be a masterstroke by Andy Farrell, the kind of selection move…
Can an aging team with a creaking scrum upset the odds at Allianz Stadium? Only if Ireland's pack turn into Optimus Prime.
Ahead of his punditry debut, the former Ireland captain gives his take on the "circus" surrounding Ireland's fly-half debate
Ireland weren't expected to beat France but the manner of their defeat was alarming and serious questions now need to be asked in …
As he manages a swathe of absentees, Farrell may be tempted to plump with his most familiar playmaker despite intense competition.
Injuries at loosehead and blindside mean Andy Farrell will need to find solutions to match French power.
Former Ireland wing Andrew Trimble assesses the big calls Andy Farrell has to make at 10, 12 and 15 against France.
Despite suggestions he needs to take a provincial job first, the Munster legend only wants to be coach of Ireland if he returns ho…
Some of Ireland's ageing stars will be nearing their mid-thirties when they reach Australia so who replaces them if they don't go …
Former Ireland prop Mike Ross explains how a 'perfect storm' of circumstances led to their scrum mauling by the Springboks.
What do the Irish think about the Boks and what do the Springboks think about Andy Farrell's men? RugbyPass found out...
Andy Farrell is planning for all eventualities which means a few of his trusted lieutenants are wondering if their time is up
Against the All Blacks, the set-piece malfunctioned and what was an area of accuracy and composure has become muddled and unsure
With Ryan Baird aiming to lock down a regular spot and Caelan Doris ready to return, can a celebrated back row rediscover their be…
Should he make his debut next month, Munster's star centre would become the oldest Irish back to be capped in the professional era…
Sam Prendergast has the might of Leinster behind him, but Jack Crowley is the form fly-half and merits another chance in the No 10…
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