Advertisement

Readers like you keep news free for everyone.

More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can help keep paywalls away.

Support us today
Not now
Friday 2 June 2023 Dublin: 12°C

# summer tour

All time
# state of mind
Four years on from passenger's role in North America, Marmion intent on putting his stamp on tour
The Connacht scrum-half jokes that meeting JJ Watt was one the highlights of the last tour to the US as he was left out of both matchday squads.
6.5k
3
Jun 6th 2017, 6:15 AM
# career path
Geordan Murphy would have liked to get Ireland's coaching call too
Three backs-focused coaches are helping Ireland’s summer tour preparations, but Murphy feels caught between two stools as an Irishman in the English system.
9.3k
9
Jun 1st 2017, 12:32 PM
# tod
Tommy O'Donnell ruled out injured as Ruddock appointed Ireland captain for summer tour
Ulster’s Sean Reidy will replace the Munster man once the squad get to Japan for the second and third matches of their tour.
8.8k
16
May 31st 2017, 3:35 PM
# Ambition
Munster back row O'Donoghue keen to 'kick on' with Ireland on summer tour
The 23-year-old understands that he must prove himself to Joe Schmidt at provincial level again.
6.7k
16
Mar 24th 2017, 6:30 AM
# too little too late
Willie le Roux given one-week ban for aerial hit on Tiernan O'Halloran
The fullback was fortunate not to be issued a red card in the first half of yesterday’s Test.
7.4k
15
Jun 26th 2016, 2:42 PM
# bolstered
'Anyone not on the pitch feels they can add something': Murphy fresh and ready to make history in Port Elizabeth
Jamie Heaslip will be joined by Jordi Murphy and CJ Stander again this weekend.
4.6k
7
Jun 23rd 2016, 9:37 PM
# known unknowns
'There will be something new from the Irish': Boks expect to see much more of Ireland's attacking threat
The South Africa coach is prepared for Andrew Trimble to take on more of the carrying workload.
4.0k
3
Jun 23rd 2016, 4:30 PM
# boks it off
Schmidt 'utterly confident' Ireland have the energy to end long season with series win
The Kiwi says his players are always motivated and won’t need reminding before Saturday’s deciding third Test.
3.9k
6
Jun 23rd 2016, 3:12 PM
'It's never as simple as putting players on and saying, 'He'll freshen things up'' - Joe Schmidt
The Kiwi explains his thought process behind delaying the introduction of his replacement backs as Ireland faded in Jo’burg.
5.4k
7
Jun 20th 2016, 3:41 PM
# On the Move
Henshaw flies home to see knee specialist as Ireland regroup to go 'full steam'
Joe Schmidt’s squad went for a dip in the Indian Ocean this morning as they recovered ahead of next Saturday’s big third Test.
5.3k
3
Jun 20th 2016, 2:15 PM
# bok knocks
Vermeulen top of Springbok injury concerns ahead of series-deciding third Test
The dramatic comeback against Ireland could have come at a cost.
3.5k
6
Jun 20th 2016, 1:41 PM
# outside the boks
Ireland hoping to show more attacking threat in once-a-decade chance in South Africa
Joe Schmidt’s side looked more fluid in attack last weekend before the red card forced a tactical shift.
3.9k
5
Jun 18th 2016, 5:50 AM
# series on the line
'The Springboks aren’t going to hand history to us, we have to take it ourselves'
The odds are against Ireland in Johannesburg this weekend, but it didn’t stop them last time.
5.5k
3
Jun 17th 2016, 4:43 PM
# playmaker
Paddy Jackson aiming to get familiar faces outside him firing in Johannesburg
Conor Murray and Robbie Henshaw are the only non-Ulster backs named for Ireland this weekend.
7.6k
11
Jun 16th 2016, 4:20 PM
# cool cat
One word from Mike Ross and this cheetah would tear you limb from limb
Or at least that’s how much of a boss the prop looks on this trip to a Joburg wildlife park.
8.5k
5
Jun 15th 2016, 4:09 PM
# Another level
South Africa will be 'absolutely foaming at the mouth', says Ross as he gears up for altitude
The prop also mentions the rallying call from Rory Best that kick-started a most incredible victory.
7.1k
3
Jun 14th 2016, 7:45 AM
# winging it
Andrew Trimble can't wait to get back to 'the day job', after beating Boks as a flanker
‘I was there, taking the credit! Like I had anything to do with it all happening!’
8.3k
15
Jun 14th 2016, 6:45 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
South Africa v Ireland, Summer Tour
Your blow-by-blow updates from Cape Town are right here.
116k
153
Jun 11th 2016, 3:58 PM
# saru
Innovator Erasmus 'a talent that will be sorely missed by South African rugby'
A former team-mate of Munster’s new director of rugby witnessed his dedication first hand.
6.0k
21
Jun 10th 2016, 6:48 AM
# new kid on the boks
De Klerk debut, 10 shirt for Lambie in Springbok side to take on Ireland
Allister Coetzee has named eight of the team who beat Argentina to third at the World Cup.
6.5k
18
Jun 9th 2016, 2:10 PM
# Boks Clever
'We overestimate potential quality of southern hemisphere opposition and do ourselves down a bit'
Shane Horgan doesn’t want Ireland to be bogged down about the size of the ‘Boks or Ireland’s injury absentees.
7.3k
8
Jun 8th 2016, 7:00 AM
# Scenes
Heaslip 'not doing cartwheels' for Connacht, but can see a very bright side for Irish rugby
Ultan Dillane treated Jamie Heaslip to a sense of the wild western celebrations.
9.7k
21
May 31st 2016, 7:00 AM
# investments
'I've to report in with my mum after the tour': Schmidt focus on 'Boks before new contract
Ireland’s head coach explains why he called on Connacht’s Quinn Roux and omitted Munster’s Tommy O’Donnell for the tour to South Africa.
10.2k
18
May 30th 2016, 5:27 PM
# Heals On Fire
Fitzgerald out of South Africa tour, Schmidt leaning towards Matt Healy as replacement
Schmidt says Tiernan O’Halloran is also in contention for a call, but Healy’s position makes him a natural fit to replace Fitzgerald.
26.0k
103
May 30th 2016, 4:08 PM
# some neck
New-look collar makes Ireland rugby jersey pretty tidy
Ultan Dillane managed to drag himself away from the Pro12 celebrations to help the IRFU launch their new gear.
19.8k
33
May 30th 2016, 10:32 AM
# summer tour
Madi-gone, Roux's awakening and more talking points on Ireland's squad for South Africa
Will the surprise inclusions mean a change of tactic, or will we just see new faces in familiar circumstances?
25.8k
73
May 25th 2016, 3:00 PM
# Hamstrung
Sean O'Brien set for surgery and facing 'considerable period' on the sidelines
The Tullow Tank suffered a massive setback in his rehab in the last weekend of the regular season and will miss Ireland’s tour to South Africa.
11.5k
34
May 19th 2016, 1:48 PM
# take a knee
Summer tour in doubt for Simon Zebo after keyhole surgery
Joe Schmidt’s two favoured fullbacks are nursing knocks at present.
7.6k
46
May 11th 2016, 7:33 PM
# summer tour
Javier Hernandez cuts holidays short in effort to impress Louis van Gaal
The Mexico striker will hook up with the Manchester United squad on Tuesday.
6.9k
1
Jul 20th 2014, 2:23 PM
# Lads On Tour
Rooney, Mata and De Gea named in strong Man Utd squad for US tour
By the time the United players return, the likes of Patrice Evra and Anderson may have moved on.
7.6k
17
Jul 18th 2014, 5:43 PM
# vern's jewels
Scottish winning streak continues after Argentina miss last-minute drop goal
Tommy Seymour’s left wing breaks set up two tries for his team.
4.2k
0
Jun 21st 2014, 1:16 PM
# Naked Ambition
From Bucharest to the World Cup in 12 months: JJ thinks it's possible
The Munster out-half is currently in Romania with Emerging Ireland as part of the 2014 Nations Cup.
7.2k
12
Jun 16th 2014, 7:15 AM
# grand scheme
Game by game, Ireland building for 'something special' at World Cup - O'Connell
The Irish captain believes his team but ultimately benefit from a less than stellar Argentina tour.
6.4k
18
Jun 16th 2014, 6:45 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
Argentina v Ireland, summer tour 2nd Test
We went minute-by-minute as the Six Nations champions sought a rare, southern hemisphere series win.
38.5k
41
Jun 14th 2014, 6:53 PM
# smashed 'em bro
Note to streakers: You run onto a New Zealand rugby pitch, you get smashed in a big way
If you take your clothes off in public, it’s open season.
15.4k
25
Jun 14th 2014, 4:01 PM
# beefy
Here's how Ireland's rugby players powered up for training yesterday
Just go easy on the chips, lads.
13.8k
8
Jun 11th 2014, 8:15 AM
# open thread
Who would you pick to start Ireland's second Test against Argentina?
Would you keep the experienced heads involved or just roll in all the players who missed out on Saturday.
9.0k
67
Jun 9th 2014, 5:30 PM
# farmer's tan
Paul O'Connell never looked more Irish than during today's pool recovery session
Ireland captain Paul O’Connell led the charge into the swimming pool at Hotel Turismo this morning.
22.2k
20
Jun 8th 2014, 4:13 PM
# Los reflejos
Your Sexton on fire highlights from Ireland's win over Argentina
Featuring a bonus Andrew Trimble steal.
5.5k
6
Jun 8th 2014, 1:58 PM
# One Down
They already have a trophy but Paul O'Connell eager to wrap up Argentinean series win
The Ireland captain was happy with his team’s victory at Estadio Centenario but admitted his team’s performance was lacking.
8.1k
4
Jun 8th 2014, 10:45 AM
Previous Articles
1
2
3
4
5
Next Articles