Posted by Andy McGeady on February 26, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Declan Kidney brought Ireland a Grand Slam but since then his record has been less than impressive. I have a look at his win stats over his time in charge.
Posted by Andy McGeady on February 22, 2013 · Leave a Comment
On Sunday against Scotland Paddy Jackson will become Ireland's youngest test fly-half since Paul Dean in 1981. A look at Jackson's youth and the inexperience of his fellow debutante, Luke Marshall.
Posted by Andy McGeady on February 15, 2013 · 5 Comments
With Jonathan Sexton out it's time to have a look at the four Irish fly-halves looking to win the chance to start at Murrayfield.
Posted by Andy McGeady on February 13, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Only six tries over the weekend with some dour matches. But the English gameplan was worth admiring. Less so the lazy commentary about the French.
Category Sport · Tags Australia, england, france, Ireland, italy, kicking, rugby, samoa, scotland, six nations, tackling, wales
Posted by Andy McGeady on February 10, 2013 · Leave a Comment
The opening Six Nations weekend saw 16 tries scored. I wrote in the Irish Examiner about how that was very unlikely to be repeated.
Posted by Andy McGeady on February 8, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Billy Twelvetrees retains his place against Ireland, but will we see a repeat of his Tuilagi-esque performance against Scotland or the more varied approach he displays for Gloucester?
Posted by Andy McGeady on February 4, 2013 · 3 Comments
The opening weekend of the 2013 Six Nations was brim-full of points, tries and excitement. A big shock, a near-comeback, and the Scots kicking the ball. A lot. I have a quick skip through the numbers:
Posted by Andy McGeady on February 1, 2013 · 9 Comments
The single front stud was banned from rugby for over 30 years. Not any more. And both Sean O'Brien and Peter O'Mahony will be wearing the new boot in Ireland's Six Nations game against Wales.
Posted by Andy McGeady on February 1, 2013 · 12 Comments
Has the return of Brian O'Driscoll enabled Declan Kidney to pick Peter O'Mahony over the played-better-in-almost-every-way Chris Henry?
