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  • Bernard Jackman

    Bernard Jackman is Head Coach with Grenoble in the French Top 14. He is a former Ireland international and played for Clontarf, Connacht, Sale Sharks and Leinster.

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    Richie McCaw and David Pocock will face off in a crucial back-row battle

    Analysis: All Blacks can shade clash of titans

    After 44 days and almost 50 matches, it is fitting that we will see the two best teams in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday, writes Bernard Jackman.

    Rugby World Cup 2019 • 30 Oct 15
    Argentina's Agustin Pichot playing against Ireland at the 2003 World Cup

    Analysis: Jackman on Argentina's rise

    RTÉ Sport columnist Bernard Jackman examines the growing stature of Argentinian rugby and the evolved threat they will pose to Ireland in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

    Rugby World Cup 2019 • 18 Oct 15
    France are confident their better preparation will count against Ireland

    Analysis: Planning against a confident France

    Read Bernard Jackman on the keys to Ireland's game plan and what they need to do to nick a victory against a confident France side.

    Rugby World Cup 2019 • 11 Oct 15
    Criticism of Sam Burgess is 'over the top', says Jackman

    Analysis: Jackman on Ireland and the Burgess call

    Read Bernard Jackman on Ireland v Italy, the art and science of selecting teams, and why criticism of Rugby League convert Sam Burgess is way off the mark.

    Rugby World Cup 2019 • 03 Oct 15
    Owen Farrell and Luke Burgess have been picked to start against Wales

    Analysis: England pack can do a number on Wales

    England's focus on culture change has not yielded silverware yet and their selection policy is risky, but their pack is strong enough to do a number on Wales writes Bernard Jackman

    Rugby • 26 Sep 15
    After some sloppy displays in the warm-ups, Ireland put in a performance typical of the Joe Schmidt reign

    Analysis: Typical Schmidt performance a good sign

    A clinical Ireland put in a performance in keeping with their form over the last two years against Canada and can do the business with more of the same against Romania on Sunday, writes Bernard Jackman.

    Rugby World Cup 2019 • 26 Sep 15
    Joe Schmidt's men are ready to deliver on the biggest stage

    Analysis: Jackman on cause for Irish optimism

    On the eve of Ireland's World Cup opener, Bernard Jackman assesses their chances and finds plenty of reasons to be optimistic.

    Rugby World Cup 2019 • 18 Sep 15
    "We have to be humble and respectful in defeat and give credit to Wales"

    Column: Reaction to Wales defeat was excessive

    Has the reaction to defeat in Wales been over the top? Some of it certainly has, writes Bernard Jackman.

    Six Nations • 19 Mar 15
    Ireland's leaders can bring the team to the brink of another Grand Slam, says Bernard Jackman

    Analysis: Jackman on Ireland's leaders in Wales

    Ireland face a tough task in Wales but emotional intelligence and the leadership of Joe Schmidt can see them over the line, writes Bernard Jackman.

    Six Nations • 18 Mar 15
    Ireland's Peter O'Mahony wins a lineout against England during the 2014 Six Nations

    Analysis: Jackman on Irish prospects v England

    Ireland can vary their tactics to prevail in what will be a tight encounter with England, writes Bernard Jackman.

    Six Nations • 19 Mar 15
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