The Ulster left-wing, along with Jimmy O'Brien and Cormac Izuckukwu are pushing hard for starring roles on Ireland's summer tour
Munster and La Rochelle have given him the most in rugby, but Ronan O'Gara has no plans to return home soon.
Andy Farrell's coaching team will be announced this week and every fan is compiling their perfect squads, Lions fever is upon us
Jack Crowley's composure and Sam Prendergast's cameo bode well for Ireland while Robbie Henshaw remains a Lions contender.
The Munster pivot slipped easily into the fabled number 10 jersey vacated by Johnny Sexton.
Paul O’Connell has no reservations about the possibility of Ross Byrne, Jack Crowley or Ciaran Frawley starting a Rugby World Cup match in place of influential Ireland captain Johnny Sexton.
Paul O’Connell believes suspended Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will be concerned about his lack of game time ahead of his World Cup swansong.
Evan O’Connell, the 18-year-old nephew of legendary Ireland and Lions skipper Paul, is set to become the youngest player to play for Munster in the professional era after he was named on their bench for Saturday’s URC game versus Ulster.
Ex-England assistant Paul Gustard has been linked with a switch to the Top 14 for next season. It was 2018 when Eddie Jones’ defence coach left to take over as head coach at Harlequins. That role finished up prematurely in January 2021.
There was much speculation about the next destination for Paul Gustard after he left Harlequins last week but Italy wasn't mentioned.