South Africa first stop in a season Gus McCarthy hopes will end in Australia
There was a time when South Africa held a mysterious, magical but foreboding place in the psyche of Irish rugby.
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Ireland captain Sheehan ruled out of Fiji test
DUBLIN, Nov 9 : Ireland captain Dan Sheehan will miss the Nations Championship clash against Fiji on Saturday after sustaining a concussion, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Monday.
Gus McCarthy will captain Ireland XV squad that includes the Edogbo brothers
Ireland XV head coach Mark Sexton has confirmed a 28-man squad for the game against Fiji A at Virgin Media Park on Friday, November 20th (7.45pm). It will be preceded by a non-cap Under-20 international between Ireland and Scotland (5pm).
‘Everything just goes up a level’: James McNabney learning at speed with Ireland
Almost all the Ireland team who reached the Under-20 World Cup final in 2023 have broken into provincial rugby, but, with Paddy McCarthy and Gus McCarthy absent, Sam Prendergast is the only full international from that cohort in the squad for the Nations Championship fixtures.
Gus McCarthy primed to tame the Lions as Leinster face URC opener in South Africa
South Africa is a country that has provided several landmarks in Gus McCarthy’s rugby career. The Leinster hooker has enjoyed a collection of auspicious moments playing in the homeland of the world champions across several seasons. It started in 2023 when he captained the Ireland Under-20 team to the World Junior Championship final, beating South Africa in the semi-final before losing to France.
James Lowe double sends Leinster into last four
James Lowe became Leinster’s record try-scorer as he marked his 100th appearance for the province with a double that sent them into the United Rugby Championship semi-finals.
James Lowe to make 100th appearance for Leinster against the Lions
James Lowe is set to make his 100th appearance for Leinster as he is named to start in their URC quarter-final against the Lions at the Aviva Stadium.
Harry Byrne starts for Leinster in Champions Cup last 16 clash v Edinburgh
Harry Byrne has been named to start at fly-half for Leinster in their last 16 clash against Edinburgh in the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.