Jonny Holland

Former Munster fly-half and current Cork Con head coach

Provinces asked to do more with less as URC returns

As a new United Rugby Championship season begins, Jonny Holland writes that the provinces are being asked to do more with less resources.

Rugby • 23 Sep

Lack of a killer instinct and small errors cost Ireland

Ireland came agonisingly close to advancing to a World Cup semi-final after losing to France in Exeter. Jonny Holland takes a look back on just where things went wrong for Scott Bemand's side.

Rugby • 16 Sep

Ireland capable of upset against familiar foe France

Jonny Holland reflects on Ireland's pool defeat to New Zealand as Scott Bemand's side dust themselves down and refocus on the quarter-final against France.

Rugby • 09 Sep

'Points conceded isn't always down to tackles missed or defensive errors'

Big decisions for Ireland ahead of Black Ferns test

It's been a great Women's Rugby World Cup so far for Ireland but now is when the competition goes to another level, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 02 Sep

Room for improvement as Ireland make WRWC history

When you score your highest World Cup tally and open your account with tries from both the pack and the backline, you'll take the victory with areas to improve on, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 28 Aug

'South Africa threw the ball around far more than we're used to'

Schmidt the mastermind of Wallabies' Springboks upset

Australia's 38-22 win against the Springboks in Ellis Park must be one of the most unpredicted outcomes in quite some time, writes Jonny Holland

Rugby • 19 Aug

Ireland have nothing to fear in World Cup odyssey

Ireland will kick off their Women's Rugby World Cup on Sunday week looking more than capable of going dep in the tournament.

Rugby • 12 Aug

'The rugby population in Australia was highly insulted by some of the narrative around their nation'

Australia's 'why' prevented Lions series whitewash

Australia's 'why' was too strong for the Lions to whitewash them in a fascinating and competitive series, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 05 Aug

'These laws are obsolete and aren't adhered to, so why are they written at all? No wonder there's constant debate after the event, especially after a win in this manner'

The Lions have dated and disregarded law book to thank

By the letter of the law, the British and Irish Lions should not have won Saturday's second Test, but the problem is those laws have been consistently ignored in the modern game, writes Jonny Holland

Rugby • 29 Jul

Red hot Curry and Beirne set out Lions stall

A dominant first half led the Lions to a straightforward victory in the first Test match against Australia, with Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry leading the way, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 22 Jul