Strength through pain
Kyle Sinckler’s emotive interview stood out on a weekend of sparkling rugby and controversy
Garry Doyle
Rugby reporter, The42
Garry is a rugby reporter with the highly respected Irish sports website, The42. He has previously worked as Chief Sports Writer for The Times, Ireland edition having also held that title with The Irish News of the World. He has covered 21 Six Nations campaigns and reported from 52 different countries in his career as a sports reporter, including that unforgettable day in November 2016, when Ireland recorded their first ever win over the All Blacks at Soldier Field, Chicago.
The Lions lowdown
Warren Gatland has just announced his 37-man squad for the tour of South Africa so here’s your cheat sheet
Rising to the challenge
After rebuilding a club that was at its lowest ebb in 2018, Dan McFarland is closer than ever to ending Ulster’s 15-year title drought.
Ready to step up
As the Rainbow Cup kicks into life and Premiership Rugby reaches its denouement, everyone is talking about the Lions
Return of the Gat
Glorious free-flowing rugby, Lions talk and petty squabbles dominate the weekend’s talking points
Laying down a marker
Leinster will be left to take on the power of the Top 14 and English contenders fell by the wayside in Europe
Building the empire
From Liverpool to Lancaster, how Leinster have become a European rugby juggernaut.
Never give up hope
A scintillating Six Nations, a try-fest in the Premiership and a familiar Pro14 ending, it’s all in our weekend wrap
Time to breathe
Thumping England was a huge fillip for Andy Farrell and his Ireland reign. The next step is to win a trophy.
Who makes our Lions XV?
A bonkers Six Nations leaves Warren Gatland with much to ponder. Who makes our writers’ Lions XVs?