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Thursday 8 June 2023 Dublin: 12°C

# 10s

This year
2023
# depth chart
Sexton hopes to return before end of season as Leinster assess 10 options
The province’s captain was injured as Ireland claimed the Grand Slam last weekend.
Last year
2022
# 10s
England's Smith set for big test opposite 'outstanding operator' Sexton
Eddie Jones said the Leinster man is “a durable guy.”
All time
# centurions
'He's all class' - Barrett still full of admiration for Sexton 100 caps on
The All Blacks out-half made his debut against Ireland back in 2012.
# 10s
'Jack Carty is playing really well but this is an opportunity to find out about people'
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has asked why they can’t ‘dare to dream’ about the 2023 World Cup.
# 10s
'It probably illustrates the way Ireland are looking to develop their attack'
Ireland’s out-half situation was discussed on the latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.
# Prospects
Crowley and Flannery hope for Munster chances over festive inter-pro season
The academy out-halves could be set for opportunities after Ben Healy’s injury.
# Unacceptable
'It was quite clearly a tactic' - Munster fume at late tackles on Ben Healy
Johann van Graan was not happy about the two late shots on the 21-year-old out-half.
# Injury Update
Carbery to return later this month but Bleyendaal resting with neck issue
The New Zealander is dealing with ‘stiffness’ in his neck, where he has had previous injury issues.
# playmakers
Ireland have 'utmost faith' in Carbery and Carty if Sexton sits out Japan game
The 34-year-old out-half sustained what Ireland called a ‘bang to the quad’ against Scotland.
# Frustration
Ireland's shortcomings limit Byrne's chance to show his qualities
The 24-year-old Leinster man started well but struggled more as Ireland crumbled.
# 10s
Carty and Byrne set for Ireland chances as Carbery pushes to make recovery
Johnny Sexton, Keith Earls, James Ryan and Robbie Henshaw sat out Ireland training today.
# 10s
Carbery excited to pick the brains of childhood influence Larkham at Munster
The Ireland out-half sees a correlation between his career and that of the new Munster senior coach.
# 10s
Leinster confident in Byrne if Sexton fails to shake off calf injury for Bath
The World Rugby Player of the Year is a doubt for Saturday’s clash at the Aviva Stadium.
# Concertina
'One thing's for sure - we are desperately keen for Ulster to be strong'
Joe Schmidt and the IRFU understand that Ulster need an out-half
# 10s
Hanrahan's omission from Munster 'A' squad suggests Bleyendaal is out of Racing clash
The Kiwi sustained a neck injury last week.
# 10 Shirt
Sexton no foregone conclusion at 10 as Gatland keeps options open
The Lions boss believes Owen Farrell and Dan Biggar will push the Irishman all the way.
# playmakers
No concern over Sexton's hamstring but Ian Keatley travels with Ireland
Joe Schmidt also explained why Ian Madigan was not released back to Leinster last weekend.
# 10s
Who's in prime position to wear Ireland's 10 shirt in Sexton's absence?
We take a look at the trio of candidates to start at out-half in the Six Nations opener against Italy.
# 10s
Schmidt: In-form Keatley won out over 'tough young man' Jackson
The Ireland head coach outlines his decision to leave the Ulster out-half out of his squad for November.
# rugby united
Best wishes flood in for Owen Williams after serious injury at World Club 10s
The 22-year-old centre is believed to have suffered a neck injury.
# Tribute
Memorial tournament in honour of Shane Geoghegan grows every year
Munster stars Conor Murray and Paul O’Connell have made donations to the 10-a-side competition in recent years.