I d love to see him play Test rugby - Michael Lowry continues to shine
The 22-year-old Ulster playmaker scored a cracking try against Harlequins on Sunday. By The42 Team Tuesday 6 Apr 2021, 3:49 PM 6 hours ago 8,224 Views 31 Comments
Lowry breaks away against Harlequins.
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Image: James Crombie/INPHO
WHILE IT WAS a remarkable moment on a rugby weekend full of thrills, Michael Lowry’s latest impressive act for Ulster hardly came as a surprise.
The 22-year-old has been in brilliant form all season for the northern province and stood out for Dan McFarland’s side once again during Sunday’s Challenge Cup round-of-16 win away to Harlequins as he scored a wonderful try.
He is so important to Ireland s attacking structure He s that on-field coach
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Tadhg Beirne has cemented his spot. he s been a real bonus for Ireland
Will Connors has excelled at openside over the last two weekends. By Murray Kinsella Wednesday 17 Mar 2021, 8:03 PM Wed 7:30 AM 26,450 Views 24 Comments
Connors and Beirne have shone for Ireland.
Connors and Beirne have shone for Ireland.
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WILL CONNORS WAS on the bench for Ireland’s first two games of this Six Nations, but now it’s hard to imagine Andy Farrell’s team going into their meeting with England on Saturday without the Kildare man in their number seven shirt.
Meanwhile, Tadhg Beirne has used this championship to make himself a nailed-on starter. The Munster man has excelled in the second row and at blindside flanker, delivering a string of dominant performances for Farrell’s side.
Murray coming straight back at 9 for Ireland shouldn t be a foregone conclusion
The latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra features discussion of Jamison Gibson-Park’s impact. By The42 Team Monday 1 Mar 2021, 4:32 PM Mar 1st 2021, 4:32 PM 9,636 Views 22 Comments
Conor Murray and Jamison Gibson-Park.
Conor Murray and Jamison Gibson-Park.
IT’S OF MAJOR credit to Conor Murray that for the majority of his career with Ireland, there hasn’t really been a genuine debate about who should be starting in the number nine shirt.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell knows all about the Munster man’s qualities, having also worked with him on one of the scrum-half’s two Lions tours, but there’s no doubt Farrell has been hoping to see the longstanding incumbent put under more pressure for his place.
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James Ryan in action against Wales in 2020.
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Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO
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