Rugby’s mental health charity LooseHeadz and children's charity Wooden Spoon have broken the Guinness World Records for the longest rugby matches for both men’s and women’s rugby.
The Leinster and Ireland lock spent his teenage years on the edge of obscurity, but his quiet determination has paid off.
With 15 players away with the Lions, a host of debutants are set to be unleashed on Ireland's summer tour.
There was less to celebrate at Irish rugby's awards night than in recent years, with some silverware missing.
+36 This was poor from Italy, in their last two meetings Italy managed to put points on the board, keeping the score to +14&+16 are they going backwards?
Italy by 8. lol.