Delays a shame, but I met match in 2001 due to no game All three Ireland sides would love to be in action against their Italian counterparts next week, but our columnist can recall one upside to the … Rugby • 01 Mar 20
Groundwork in the provinces should bear fruit There are reasons to be more hopeful for the women's game in Ireland as the skills of talented teenagers are being honed. Six Nations • 22 Feb 20
Winning back-row battles the key to building momentum It was an encouraging if hard-fought opening weekend for the men and women, but our columnist believes this weekend will bring a real test for … Rugby • 08 Feb 20
Anything other than Ireland win will sound alarm bells Fiona Steed is looking forward to a family day out at the Aviva Stadium where she expects Ireland to see off the challenge of Scotland. Rugby • 01 Feb 20
Munster tint on Springboks multi-coloured triumph There was a distinct Munster flavour to South Africa's memorable World Cup win, writes Fiona Steed. Rugby • 07 Nov 19
Head and heart says England to be crowned champions Fiona Steed is backing England to defeat South Africa in Saturday's World Cup final, but is hoping the spectacle lives up to its billing in … Rugby • 01 Nov 19
Warning signs were there but hope took over Beauden Barrett is the new hero in the Steed household as the kids reach for the stars. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 25 Oct 19
All Blacks will have doubts and Ireland can beat them All Blacks will have doubts and Ireland can beat them, writes Fiona Steed. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 18 Oct 19
Russia was tough but I foresee four tries versus Samoa Nobody is kidding themselves that Ireland impressed against Russia, but qualification is the name of the game and our columnist is positive Ireland can secure … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 11 Oct 19
Defeats home and away make for a miserable weekend It's a long way from Cappamore to Shizuoka, but Fiona Steed watched two of her favourite teams suffer defeat in both venues this weekend. Rugby • 29 Sep 19