Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony feels it was only a matter of time before Jamie Osborne was handed his senior debut, which will come in the first Test against South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday. With Hugo Keenan preparing for the Olympic Sevens in Paris later this month, there had been an expectation Jimmy O’Brien would […]
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Peter O’Mahony signs new one-year contract with Munster
Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony is to remain at Munster for another season. Following Ireland’s success in retaining this year’s Six Nations title, there was speculation O’Mahony may call an end to his playing career. However, Munster and the IRFU confirmed on Friday that the 34-year-old has signed a one-year contract with the province. Sharing the […]
Peter O’Mahony to decide on future after leading Ireland to Six Nations title
Peter O’Mahony said leading Ireland to the Six Nations title is “not a bad one to go out on” as he left question marks surrounding his international future. Andy Farrell’s side retained the championship crown thanks to Saturday’s scrappy 17-13 success over Scotland in Dublin. Reports emerged before the game that veteran Munster flanker O’Mahony […]
More Six Nations glory means ‘absolutely everything’ to Ireland – Peter O’Mahony
Peter O’Mahony insists further Guinness Six Nations glory means “absolutely everything” to Ireland and stressed his countrymen would have metaphorically sacrificed limbs for such success in the recent past. Retaining the championship crown has been touted as an anti-climax for Andy Farrell’s side after the holy grail of historic back-to-back Grand Slams was extinguished by […]
Peter O’Mahony keen for Ireland to avoid ‘torture’ of waiting on England result
Peter O’Mahony is determined to prevent the “torture” of another tense Guinness Six Nations finale but admits Ireland are aware of all possible permutations ahead of Saturday’s title decider against Scotland. Andy Farrell’s men will retain the championship crown by avoiding defeat or claiming two bonus points on ‘Super Saturday’ in Dublin, while a single […]
Peter O’Mahony says Ireland’s current crop is best he has played in
Peter O’Mahony believes Ireland’s current team is the best he has ever played in ahead of a pivotal Guinness Six Nations showdown with England. Andy Farrell’s men will run out at Twickenham as overwhelming favourites and have the chance to retain the championship title with a round to spare. Captain O’Mahony has lined up alongside […]
Peter O’Mahony says ‘banana skin’ label is disrespectful to Wales
Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony says it would be disrespectful to regard rivals Wales as a “banana skin” ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash in Dublin. Warren Gatland’s winless visitors arrive at the Aviva Stadium as major underdogs on the back of narrow championship defeats to Scotland and England amid a transitional period. Reigning champions […]
Ireland-France clash not a Six Nations title decider, says Peter O’Mahony
New Ireland skipper Peter O’Mahony has dismissed suggestions Friday’s “colossal” Guinness Six Nations curtain-raiser against France will be an early title decider. Andy Farrell’s men will run out in Marseille as reigning Grand Slam champions on the back of a decisive 32-19 round-two win over the French last February in Dublin. Les Bleus, who are […]
Peter O’Mahony named Ireland captain as Six Nations squad announced
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has selected Peter O’Mahony as captain for the Guinness Six Nations. Munster flanker O’Mahony will take on the role from Johnny Sexton, who retired following last year’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to New Zealand in Paris. Presenting your Ireland squad for the 2024 Guinness Men’s Six Nations, captained by […]