# nugget

This year

2023

'That's why I believe in it so strongly, it can still happen for you playing AIL'

Ex-Ireland and Leinster hooker Sean Cronin is now the head coach of St Mary’s College RFC.

14.5k

Apr 1st 2023, 7:00 AM

All time

Cronin glad to be back in thick of it as Leinster 'stick to their guns' to thwart Munster

The hooker made an impact in Thomond Park last night after working his way back from a neck injury.

15.9k

Dec 29th 2019, 6:00 AM

Sean Cronin intent on keeping 'the head down' for Leinster as he bounces back after Ireland woes

The hooker is hoping to get a full debrief from Joe Schmidt before the end of the season.

5.6k

Apr 16th 2019, 5:23 PM

Schmidt hopes to see Cronin grab opportunity after show of 'faith'

The explosive Leinster hooker will make just a 10th start for Ireland, his first in the Six Nations.

6.7k

Feb 22nd 2019, 4:00 PM

'Bundee’s eyes lit up when I tried to take him on the outside'

Having missed out on November, the in-form Sean Cronin is taking satisfaction in vital contributions no matter what stage of the match.

16.8k

Feb 21st 2018, 6:41 AM

'Nugget found it straight away': Leinster ready for bump from fired-up front rows

Leinster have a loosehead and a hooker eager to prove a point before the Six Nations rolls around.

9.8k

Nov 28th 2017, 7:02 AM

'These are the ones you remember' - Aaron Smith is well up for this weekend's Lions decider

The fired-up All Blacks star “could play today”.

6.4k

Jul 3rd 2017, 11:04 AM

Cronin 'flattered and chuffed' by Lions talk but his only selection concern is at Leinster

The hooker is just back from three months on the sideline and says his primary focus is on getting into Leo Cullen’s side.

5.9k

Apr 12th 2017, 3:00 PM

Leinster hope to have Cronin and Nacewa back fit this weekend

The province say that Jamie Heaslip will see a specialist about a lower back issue this week.

4.9k

Mar 20th 2017, 1:11 PM